Secondary CPD: Developing literacy in science

This course

This course uses evidence from research and theory to help you investigate effective literacy strategies for teaching and learning in science.

This online training involves two 90-minute sessions

Part 1: Wednesday 4 March 2026 15:30-17:00

Part 2: Wednesday 18 March 2026 15:30-17:00

Course content

• Uses evidence from research and theory to investigate effective literacy strategies for teaching and learning science (physics, chemistry and biology)
• Introduces active reading strategies with science texts
• Develops knowledge and strategies for teaching scientific vocabulary
• Introduces a framework for modelling and planning longer writing questions

Audience

• Secondary subject leaders and practitioners
• Literacy leaders who may be supporting a subject area
• Line managers of subject areas

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