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The Education Support Unit
Project Description
The Educational Support Unit provides a forum that currently brings together physics and chemistry teachers, science educators and subject specialists to promote professional development in teaching. It is engaged in promoting innovation, sharing good practice and developing teachers’ capability in relation to subject knowledge, teaching and curriculum development. Subject specific panels for Physics and Chemistry teachers meet four times a year. In addition, the educational support unit facilitates focused events and subject enhancement activities in conjunction with partner organisations and professional bodies.
 
   
 
Supporting Partners: Association for Science Education Institute of Physics Royal Society of Chemistry

Hosting School / Unit: School of Education

Target Audience: Secondary school teachers (Physics and Chemistry)

Start Date - End Date: Ongoing

Contact Information:

University Contact:

Name: Dr Billy McClune

Address: School of Education

Telephone: 02890975941

Email: w.mcclune@qub.ac.uk

External contact:

Name: Mr ken Orr

Address: Wellington college belfast

Web Link: http://www.qub.ac.uk/edu/niesu