2026/27 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM3667 Chemistry into Schools

10 Credits Class Size: 50

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2026/27

Pre-requisite qualifications

Completion of level 2 of a Chemistry programme such as that at Leeds, or equivalent

Mutually Exclusive

LUBS2025 Enterprise into Schools
MATH2800 Mathematics into Schools
PHYS3600 Physics in Schools

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

You will be working as a ‘Student Science Ambassador’ with teachers in local Schools. The module is co-taught with the Students Into Schools Team. The module also operates as part of a bigger national scheme called the Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme (UAS).

Objectives

- To allow students to work in collaboration with a secondary school/college to support the learning of chemistry pupils in secondary education.
- To allow students to develop the skills needed for a career in the teaching profession.
- To raise the profile of Chemistry as an exciting, challenging and rewarding discipline to study at University.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Gain first-hand experience of working in a teaching environment
2. Develop transferable and professional skills from being in a real working environments
3. Be able to communicate and assess scientific principles and concepts
4. Be able to show how you can develop your teaching skills through self-reflection and continuing professional development

Skills outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
a. Time-management and organisation
b. Team-working
c. Oral and written communication
d. Self-reflection

Syllabus

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Gain first-hand experience of working in a teaching environment
2. Develop transferable and professional skills from being in a real working environments
3. Be able to communicate and assess scientific principles and concepts
4. Be able to show how you can develop your teaching skills through self-reflection and continuing professional development

Methods of Assessment
The assessment details for this module will be provided at the start of the academic year.

Teaching Methods

Delivery type Number Length hours Student hours
Workshop 4 1 1
Presentation 1 2 2
Teaching/Classroom Assisting 1 25 25
Private study hours 72
Total Contact hours 28
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) 100

Reading List

Check the module area in Minerva for your reading list

Last updated: 30/04/2026

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