Advanced Study Courses for Teachers: In-depth Study of Subject Disciplines in Modern School

This program is designed for teachers to deepen their knowledge and teaching methodologies in specialized subjects. It offers advanced insights into mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, drawing upon the successful experience of the Specialized Educational Scientific Center (SUNC) at Novosibirsk State University (NSU), known for preparing Olympiad winners and future scientists. The courses are ideal for teachers working with gifted students, early-career educators, and experienced teachers seeking to refresh their skills and explore new pedagogical approaches.

Curriculum

The curriculum focuses on advanced topics and effective teaching strategies within specific disciplines. Each subject module includes theoretical components, problem-solving techniques, and practical applications. The content is tailored to help teachers tackle complex student questions and prepare them for academic competitions and advanced studies.

1. Mathematics
   • Problems with parameters
   • Additional constructions in planimetry
   • Simple problems with complex solutions
   • Construction problems
   • Logarithms in ЕГЭ tasks (specifics, expert evaluation)
   • Linear transformations of function graphs
   • Economic problems in ЕГЭ
   • Parallel projection in geometry
   • Solving stereometry problems
   • Stereometry in ЕГЭ tasks
   • The beauty of planimetric problems
   • Geometric solutions to non-geometric problems
   • Introduction to number theory
   • Progressions: from simple to complex
   • Round table: SUNC NSU's experience in teaching mathematics: problems of knowledge transfer
2. Physics
   • Selected ЕГЭ physics problems
   • Methods for solving complex problems: mechanics (grades 9-11)
   • Methods for solving complex problems: electrical circuits (grades 8-11)
   • Methods for solving complex problems: electrostatics and electrodynamics (grades 10-11)
   • Olympiad preparation in physics (grade 8)
   • Physics laboratory work for specialized classes
   • Problems from experimental tours of physics Olympiads
   • Experiment: electricity
3. Chemistry
   • Experimental tours of school chemistry Olympiads
   • Main sections of physical chemistry through the lens of Olympiad problems
   • Synthesizing the future. Excursion to NIOH SB RAS: yesterday, today, tomorrow
   • Mechanisms of organic reactions
   • Methodology of organic synthesis
   • EGE Chemistry: methods for solving complex problems
   • Consolidation and systematization of chemistry knowledge through laboratory work
4. Biology
   • Field research in project and research activities: goals, objectives, practical results
   • Field excursions: methods for studying natural objects
   • Soil microorganisms in school projects. Safety, relevance, analysis
   • Laboratory practice: preparation of media and bacterial inoculation
   • Methods of field biology. Indicators of the ecological state and quality of surface waters. Water sampling methods
   • Practical work: determination of pH of water extract of soil and natural waters; determination of electrical conductivity in liquid samples; qualitative reactions for cations and anions in liquid samples
   • Methods for conducting soil and ecological research
   • Practical session: preparation of soil for analysis, preparation of water extract and laboratory work
   • Methods of field biology. Methods for collecting different groups of invertebrates
   • Methods of field biology. Determinants: application, search, and creation
   • Methods of field biology. Air quality bioindication: lichens, needles
   • Methods of field biology. Water quality bioindication: duckweed, Mayer index (zoobenthos), IBMR index
   • Statistical processing of data in project work
   • Laboratory practice: analysis of results, microscopic examination of bacteria
   • Using neural networks in educational activities
   • Programming without language knowledge: how to use neural networks for data analysis in project activities
   • Solving problems of the Tournament of Young Biologists as an example of theoretical research
   • Integrated lessons as a tool for developing interdisciplinary competencies
   • Excursion to the Botanical Garden of the SB RAS
   • Round table 'Practices of organizing field biological research in different regions'

Careers

This professional development program aims to enhance teachers' pedagogical skills and subject matter expertise, enabling them to more effectively teach gifted students and prepare them for higher education and scientific careers. Participants gain updated knowledge and methodologies applicable to their current teaching roles.

• Teacher (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Educator for gifted students
• Teacher trainer