Foundations in Food (in person)

Description

Foundations in Food - Non specialist food teachers event - KS3 focus

About this training

This course has been designed to support non specialist and new teachers who are planning to teach food at KS3. It will give teachers the opportunity to look at the pedagogy of teaching food and cover the practical requirements which will help practical sessions run smoothly.

Focusing on Basic Nutrition, Health and Safety, setting up demonstrations and tips on how to set up the practical classroom. The practical aspect of the day will consist of a hands-on approach, covering key practical skills required at KS3 and provide ready to use resources to take away.

Training outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

● Describe the requirements of the KS3 (11-14 year old learners) D&T curriculum

● Explain and demonstrate a wide variety of practical skills.

● Recognise and apply health and safety in relation to the practical classroom

● Identify and explain the to link nutrition, food safety, food science, food choice and food provenance through carrying out practical sessions.

Why this course is useful

● Teachers who are new to food or D&T teachers will gain essential knowledge and improve their competence in teaching food .

● It provides an introduction to pedagogy of food teaching; looking at KS3 and recognised national frameworks and support for curriculum planning

● The practical nature of the training includes teaching basic skills & techniques, setting up the secondary classroom, setting up demonstrations, and rules & routines.

● It supports a basic understanding of what should be taught in relation to key concepts that underpin the subject such as nutrition and healthy eating and food science

● It is essential for managing safe practical lessons, for example safe use of basic equipment, personal hygiene, and allergies.

What training standards are met?

3. Teaching the curriculum

4. Managing practical food classes

5. Teaching food preparation and nutrition

Standards are from the government framework: Food teaching in secondary schools: A framework of knowledge and skills

What this course provides

Introduction

Practical Session 1

Practical Session 2

Practical Session 3

Session 4

In addition to the practical day participants are enrolled on our ‘on demand’, on-line training course called “360 Degree Food” providing 12 months follow up information, guidance, resources and further support.

What teachers say:

“Super supportive and helpful I now feel confident to teach students in school.”

“A thorough course, which explains how to become more confident preparing and delivering a practical lesson.”

“Excellent intro course aimed towards new Food teachers who have no idea what they are doing.”

“The course was very helpful with clear advice and a great practical element.”

“The trainer is a passionate teacher and so knowledgeable of food teaching, offering exciting and cross-curricular ideas to hook students on this important subject.”