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 […]
Getting started as a TA – Day 1
Fiveways School Victoria Rd, Yeovil, United KingdomThis popular, practical 2 day course for those brand new to the role of TA is offered again in autumn 2020. The course aims to develop a new TA’s confidence and understanding of their: roles and responsibilities effective practice essential toolkit and approaches TAs will have opportunities to be part of a group and to […]
Engaging science in Key Stage 1
Virtual Online Learning , United KingdomThis course will enable you to plan and embed a progressive and engaging curriculum to meet the needs of the children. You will reinforce your own subject knowledge and learn how to tackle children’s common misconceptions. These module will help you to: Identify practical approaches to teaching subject specific content in Key Stage 1 science Describe how […]
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 […]
Early Career – Linking core subjects; science and mathematics (Virtual Session)
Virtual Online Learning , United KingdomCollecting, analysing and presenting data in science requires and provides opportunity for the use and development of mathematical skills. Throughout this course, you will identify how to maximise your pupils opportunities to develop their numeracy skills and improve attainment in science by planning lessons in which children effectively handle data. These modules will help you to: Plan […]
Back to School: Primary Science for NQTs (Virtual Session)
Virtual Online Learning , United KingdomSummary Explore the requirements of the primary science curriculum, improve your subject knowledge, plan exciting lessons and build your confidence in teaching practical science activities. Outcomes You will be able to: understand how to teach science effectively in the primary classroom build practical investigations into your science lessons, whilst supporting children’s subject knowledge development know […]
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 […]
Somerset primary science subject leaders’ network (Virtual Session)
Virtual Online Learning , United KingdomSummary Join us for a remote twilight session. Review experiences of the term to date, share advice for moving forward with catch-up and remote teaching, plan for the spring and summer terms. Outcomes You will: develop the teaching and assessment of working scientifically in your school develop your schemes of work/learning in order to enhance […]