Core practical work in GCSE biology, chemistry and physics – Day One (Chemistry)
Crispin School Church Road, StreetA series of half-day sessions focusing on the delivery of core GCSE practicals. Increase your confidence in the delivery of core GCSE practical work Develop your ability to adapt practicals and supporting resources Extend your ability to teach the required practical skills Suitable for teachers and technicians 10 March 2020 – Chemistry 31 March 2020 […]
Meeting the new Ofsted framework in secondary science – Postponed, new date to follow
Fiveways School Victoria Rd, Yeovil, United KingdomThe Ofsted framework introduced in September 2019 requires science leaders to have a clear curriculum vision for the subject, and be able to implement it effectively. Using Ofsted’s 3Is (Intent, Implementation and Impact) as a foundation, this course will guide participants through both the new framework and their current science curriculum, to ensure that the […]
Core practical work in GCSE biology, chemistry and physics – Day Two (Physics)
Crispin School Church Road, StreetA series of half-day sessions focusing on the delivery of core GCSE practicals. Increase your confidence in the delivery of core GCSE practical work Develop your ability to adapt practicals and supporting resources Extend your ability to teach the required practical skills Suitable for teachers and technicians 10 March 2020 – Chemistry 31 March 2020 […]
Improving Secondary Science – Day 3
Fiveways School Victoria Rd, Yeovil, United KingdomThis programme, provided jointly by West Somerset Research School and the Science Learning Partnership at SPTS, provides an in-depth exploration of the seven accessible recommendations made in the EEF’s Improving Secondary Science Guidance Report, published in 2018. Each session helps practitioners understand and use the recommendations in effective ways to improve attainment in science and […]
Enhancing employability skills and careers knowledge – STEM Club Workshop (Virtual Session)
Virtual Online Learning , United KingdomSTEM Clubs have incredible potential to combine a number of subjects within a single theme offering opportunities to conduct scientific investigations, experiments and engage in practical hands on activities. This workshop explores how club leaders can bring added benefit to club sessions by enhancing essential employability skills, raising awareness of careers and helping to support […]
Subject knowledge enhancement: KS4 Chemistry (Virtual Session)
Virtual Online Learning , United KingdomSummary Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching chemistry for key stage 4 . Gain the tools and confidence to plan and teach effective learning for your GCSE chemistry classes. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching these concepts. Outcomes You […]
Developing Learner’s Resilience and Independent Learning Skills in Post 16 Science (Virtual Session)
Virtual Online Learning , United KingdomSummary Explore different methods to help learners manage the transition from level 2 (KS4) to level 3 (KS5), cope with the challenges of independent learning and develop the resilience to endure a full post-16 programme. Develop strategies to ensure that the culture of the classroom is right and that learners develop the metacognitive skills and […]
STEM Club Workshop – Enhancing employability skills and careers knowledge (Virtual Session)
Virtual Online Learning , United KingdomSummary The workshop will promote opportunities for club leaders to learn how to incorporate and enhance careers knowledge and build skills for students within club sessions. Club leaders will become confident in their understanding and use of STEM Ambassadors, Science Capital, Gatsby Careers Benchmarks, Essential Skills and the Skills Builder Framework. The workshop is open […]
Narrowing the gap – supporting disadvantaged students (Virtual Session)
Virtual Online Learning , United KingdomSummary School closures due to Covid have impacted more negatively on disadvantaged learners than non-disadvantaged peers. This course brings together the findings from research on the barriers to the progress of disadvantaged learners and identifies the areas where we are likely to have impact in the classroom. Strategies to support learners with aspects of literacy, […]
Secondary Subject Enhancement – Strengthening Practical Work in Biology (Virtual Session)
Virtual Online Learning , United KingdomWe will explore strategies for teaching topics across the biology curriculum and develop an understanding of how practical work can be made more relevant and effective. Module 1: Photosynthesis Module 2: Enzymes Module 3: Microscopes Module 4: Osmosis Starts 5th November More information and to book online
Technicians – Grants application training (Virtual Session)
Virtual Online Learning , United KingdomSummary Gain inspiration, ideas and practical tips to help you make a successful (science) grant application for your school. In the current situation of budgets being reduced, schools not getting as much financial help, grants can really make a difference. From running a one-off event such as an astronomy evening to wowing your own students […]
Secondary Science Subject Leads Learning Journey – Essential Skills for New and Aspiring Leadership (Virtual Session)
Virtual Online Learning , United KingdomWorking with an experienced science leader, you will develop your vision and leadership skills to enable you to lead an effective and vibrant science team. Module 1: Vision for Subject Leaders Module 2: Self Evaluation and Lesson Observations Module 3: Leading Teams Module 4: Health and Safety Module 5: Leading Change Module 6: Effective Use of Data Module […]