The James Webb Space Telescope: inspiration and context for physics and chemistry teaching
Issue 344 | Page 27 | Published Mar 2012
Description
This article describes the design, delivery, evaluation and impact of a CPD course for physics and chemistry teachers. A key aim of the course was to use the context of the James Webb Space Telescope project to inspire teachers and lead to enriched teaching of STEM subjects.
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