University Ambassadors Scheme

@ Leeds

Dr. Alison Voice (Physics)

Physics

Chemistry

Maths

Geology

Years 3 / 4

Year 3

Year 2

Year 3

Optional module

10 credits

Semesters 1 & 2

Physics Chemistry Maths

Faculty School Liaison Officer

Access Academy

Skills Centre

School of Education

Finds schools

Sets up contracts

Obtains teacher feedbackOrganise CRB check

Supply, provide training and mark Learning Log

Give general training

Academic Staff Subject guidance, school visit, assessment

Jun Module EnrolementCRB checks

Oct Training session School assignedFirst visit

Dec Interim ReportMeet with module leader

Apl Advertise to students

Nov toApl

25 hours in school- Observing- Teaching small groups- Special project

May Assessments due

Report and teaching material

40%

Oral presentation 20%

Summary of Learning Log 20%

School teacher assessment

20%

to negotiate, design and manage a project relevant to school Physics

to raise the profile of Physics in school, as exciting and rewarding to study at university

Lunchtime or after-school Science club

Series of practical demonstrations

Set of lesson plans

Creating a teaching resource

Trip to Physics dept at Uni

Andy

Sophie

Jono Visit to University dept. to see around and use equipment not available in school

Revision booklet, test and tutorials to help with synoptic paper

Joanne

Chris

Self-tutor booklet on Nuclear Physics, followed by test and tutorial

it’s something different

to see if you like teaching

skills for your CV

all continuous assessment