Teacher Training For Teaching Science
In English AT Intertu Education

The objective of this module is to help learners develop the skills and confidence needed to teach in English through the following topics:

1. Lesson planning
2. Teaching methods
3. Effective classroom strategies, including class activities, reward systems, and student motivation techniques
4. Classroom communication methods
5. Student assessment and evaluation techniques
6. Resources and models that can be applied to lessons to enrich instructional content

This module covers essential basic Science concepts and skills needed to teach Science in English at the primary school level, including the following topics:

1. Physics: forces, motion, sound, light, magnetism, electricity, the universe, etc.
2. Chemistry: substances, materials, properties of materials, etc.
3. Biology: plants, humans, animals, organisms and their habitats, etc.
4. Scientific Inquiry: scientific research skills and an introduction to equipment used in science experiments

This module is designed for teachers who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in teaching Science in English at the lower secondary level. It covers the following topics:

1. Biology: characteristics of living organisms, cells, biological molecules, enzymes, plant nutrition, animal nutrition, transport, gas exchange and respiration, reproduction, genetics, human impact on ecosystems, etc.
2. Chemistry: molecular properties of substances, atoms, elements and compounds, chemical bonding and its properties, the periodic table, chemical reactions including acids, bases, and salts, and the properties of common compounds
3. Physics: motion, work, energy and power, thermal physics, properties of waves, electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, atomic physics, etc.
4. Scientific Inquiry: scientific research skills and an introduction to equipment used in scientific experiments

This module is designed for teachers who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in teaching Science in English at the upper secondary level, covering the following topics:

1. Physics – Mechanics and Materials: forces, motion, energy, momentum, elasticity, etc.
2. Physics – Electricity and Magnetism: electric charge, electric fields, electric potential, electric current, resistance, capacitance, magnetic fields, magnetic forces, and electromagnetic induction
3. Chemistry – Organic Chemistry: organic compounds, functional groups, isomerism, reaction mechanisms, and organic synthesis
4. Chemistry – Inorganic Chemistry: thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and redox reactions
5. Biology – Cell Biology: cell structure, cell membranes, the cell cycle, mitosis, and cell differentiation
6. Biology – Genetics: DNA structure, DNA replication, transcription, translation, gene expression, genetic variation, genetic engineering, and biotechnology

This module is designed to help learners apply what they have learned in previous modules and demonstrate their competence in teaching Science in English. The practicum consists of two parts: lesson planning and teaching practice.

1. For the lesson planning component, learners will write a detailed plan that includes the following elements: lesson objectives, materials, warm-up activity, presentation of new information, guided practice, independent practice, assessment, and lesson closure.
2. For the teaching practice component, learners will select a topic from the Science subjects they have studied and prepare a 15-minute lesson. Learners will be assessed on their ability to use clear and accurate language, explain scientific concepts and solutions, interact with students, use appropriate materials, and manage the classroom effectively.

The final assessment is a comprehensive test based on the Cambridge international curriculum, covering all levels from primary to upper secondary. Learners must score at least 80% to pass and qualify for the course completion certificate.

This course is an essential part of the learner’s professional development as a Science teacher in English. By successfully completing the course, learners will be fully prepared to teach Science in English with confidence and strong professional competence.