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Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 17h

How can you make sure even the quieter voices get heard in your classroom? @katecomisso.bsky.social shares four teacher-tested tips:
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Where have all the teaching jobs gone?

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 1d

🔎 @associationscied.bsky.social: science teaching vacancies ‘concerningly high’
🔎 Jenni French @gatsbyed.bsky.social: ‘teacher satisfaction remains low’
🔎 SchoolDash: annual game of musical chairs
What does it mean for science teaching jobs?
#scienceeducation #sciteachuk
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Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 2d

With fewer science teachers being recruited (and trained), will all nations go the way of Scotland? Teaching various qualifications simultaneously in one lesson?
#stemeducation #sciteachuk #chemscot

Adverts for science teaching posts are few and far between. Maria Burke investigates why finding and holding on to specialist science teachers is becoming increasingly challenging

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 2d

As a science teacher, you’re as likely to find a job ad as you are hook a duck. Fair comment? We see whether @gatsbyed.bsky.social @associationscied.bsky.social and SchoolDash agree
#uked #iteachchem
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graphic illustration with a large man at a desk holding a fishing rod with a hook at the end of its line. Trying to hook one of the four small figures in front of his desk

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 2d

When did you last see an ad for a science teaching job? Bet it wasn't recent
Read this analysis of the job market with insight from @gatsbyed.bsky.social and @associationscied.bsky.social
#sciteachuk #uked
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Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 2d

@sciencebase.com we like to think it's the superhero's catchphrase. Perhaps they're a fan of tantalum and nitrogen

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 5d

Scrub up on super science and find out what makes some substances so basic 🧼
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#scienceteachers #Everydaychemistry

Household cleaning supplies in a modern kitchen.

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 6d

Give your learners context when teaching alkalis, the periodic table and pH with this article and TikTok
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#iteachchem #edusky

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 6d

Get your post-16 students engaged with a different kind of challenge!

In the Chemistry Olympiad, young chemists will think creatively and test their knowledge on real-world problems. Signups are open now, and we encourage every school to take part: https://rsc.li/4pQGCWo #EduSky #ChemistryOlympiad

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Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 6d

Proton Sponge isn’t a superhero, but it is a superbase. Find out what makes it so strong 💪
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#scienceeducation #chemed

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 8d

Teachers, our new professional development courses are now live!

⭐ Improve your pedagogy and subject knowledge
⭐ Learn online at your own pace
⭐ 96.5% of testers strongly agree it will positively impact teaching

Visit the platform: https://rsc.li/4q0AECu #EduSky @tesmagazine.bsky.social

Advertisement by the Royal Society of Chemistry featuring a person using a laptop to explore new professional development courses for teachers, with icons symbolizing various scientific concepts like atoms and molecules surrounding a light bulb.

RSC publishes teachers’ standards framework for chemistry

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 6d

What’s the strongest base in the world? Kit Chapman explores in the latest #Everydaychemistry
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#stemed #chatchemistry

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 7d

🔍 Make science standards clearer for everyone, especially non-specialists, with our practical, teacher-informed framework:
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#iteachchem #chemed

Strengthen, develop and enhance your teaching practice with this subject-specific framework, based on the teachers' standards for England

RSC publishes teachers’ standards framework for chemistry

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 8d

👥 Mentoring a trainee or supporting a colleague? Make the standards more accessible with our tailored chemistry toolkit! 🧪
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#edutwitter

Strengthen, develop and enhance your teaching practice with this subject-specific framework, based on the teachers' standards for England

RSC publishes teachers’ standards framework for chemistry

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 8d

✨ Elevate your teaching! Use our chemistry-specific teachers’ standards to guide your growth and support your team. 🔬📘
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#STEMed

Strengthen, develop and enhance your teaching practice with this subject-specific framework, based on the teachers' standards for England

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 8d

Careful scientific observation has led to discoveries which have an ongoing impact on our day-to-day lives. Provide context to experiments, such as zinc and copper(II) sulfate solution's redox reaction, and set your students up for success
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#stemeducation #chemsky

Three test tubes containing a liquid and metal. Moving from left to right the liquid loses its blue colour and the metal becomes furrier with a black substance.

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 9d

There is a danger that we assume students are good at observation. @dave2004b.bsky.social shares ideas to hone learners’ skills throughout their education to help them see, and explain, clearly
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#chemed #sciteachuk

Four test tubes containing different liquids: clear and colourless; pink and clear; white and opaque; blue and opaque.

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 9d

What connects a Petri dish 🧫 , balloons 🎈 , radioactive substances ☢️ and sticky notes 👀 ? Read this to find out: edu.rsc.org/cpd/developi...
#edusky #chatchemistry

Four photos: a Petri dish of bacteria showing gaps around spots of antibiotics; helium balloons; post-it notes; radioactive iodine with a labelled container.

Rethinking workplaces for neurodivergent staff

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Royal Institution @rigb.org · 15d

Electrocuting a gherkin 🥒 That's what free will is for, right?

Zofia explains the surprising connection between pickles and old-fashioned street lamps. 🧪

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Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 9d

Develop learners' observation skills in practical chemistry with this updated Derek Denby article, including new resources and tips from @dave2004b.bsky.social
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#iteachchem #scienceeducation

Two students wearing safety glasses and lab coats closely observe a reaction.

Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 9d

‘Changing practices in school have driven changing practices in the workplace and higher education’. Read more 👇

Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 9d

Neurodivergent minds bring a wealth of innovation to science – but many still face barriers in workplaces built for neurotypical people. We explore how organisations are rethinking recruitment, communication and culture to become truly neuroinclusive.

Neurodivergent people often excel in skills highly valued in chemistry. Nina Notman investigates how employers are breaking down barriers and harnessing these talents through workplace adjustments…

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Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 13d

Help your 11–14 learners build a solid base understanding of acids, alkalis and indicators with these five teaching approaches from @doc-kristy.bsky.social⬇️
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Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 14d

For learners making the jump from primary to secondary science, studying neutralisation and pH is often one of their first experiences seeing 'real' chemistry in action. Discover how to make it memorable👇
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#iteachchem #chemed