Projects

Stimulating Physics: Overview

The Institute of Physics and the Science Learning Centres have formed a partnership to establish and run a support network for teachers and pupils of physics in England. This is known as the Stimulating Physics Network. The project is funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families until March 2011.

The aim of the Stimulating Physics Network is to provide an inspiring, coherent and sustainable programme of lessons, activities and continuing professional development (CPD) to achieve a step change in the teaching of physics in England.

The network consists of 37 Physics Network co-ordinators and 23 Teaching and Learning Coaches – all knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic specialists who are supported by the IOP’s Education Department.

The 60-strong network provides:

• global support for all secondary schools from the Physics Network co-ordinators;
• intensive support for approximately 250 selected schools (Stimulating Physics Network schools) from the Teaching and Learning Coaches.

Its work is backed up by:

• a roving Teaching and Learning Ambassador;
• specialist science colleges, which will provide supplementary and complementary local links;
• support from universities, STEMNET and STEMNET contract holders to ensure that pupils benefit from a range of E&E activities.

In-school and regionally based activities are complemented by innovative online and community spaces, providing for:

• mentoring and online learning experience for pupils;
• coaching and peer-to-peer interaction for teachers.

To find out more, please visit the Stimulating Physics Network webpage.

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