Understanding Maths and Logic in Computer ScienceCO213

The mathematical aspects of computer science can be difficult to understand and teach. On this course, you will be introduced to maths and logic in computing in an engaging way.Using the concept of an escape room, you will learn activities and games to help improve your knowledge and skills in this subject. You will...

Using exam analysis to improve student performanceNE270

This course explores how to analyse both internal and external examination data to improve student performance, and what the potential pitfalls might be.

CERN UK Teacher Study VisitCERN24

Please note: both instances are now fully booked: please email Mark Langley (m.langley@stem.org.uk) to be placed on a reserve list. CERN is one of the world's most renowned research sites, home to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) amongst a huge range of other scientific experiments, where the very nature of the...

Developing effective leadership in secondary scienceSL329

Whether you are an aspiring science leader, new in the role, or wanting to reflect on your leadership practice, this course is designed to provide the strategies and techniques you will need to be successful. Mapped to the NPQLT framework, the course will provide a solid foundation for those wishing to continue their...

Digital skills: cybersecuritySL950

As our reliance on the internet grows, it’s paramount that we protect ourselves from cyber-attacks. From understanding how cyber-attacks are developed to the prevention methods, this two-day residential will develop your technical understanding of cybersecurity.You’ll explore the different types of malware...

Experienced Technicians Supporting: physics 11-16SL606

Develop your expertise in using a wide range of physics equipment - enabling you to support teachers and create impactful science lessons.This course has been designed to meet the physics curriculum for 11 to 16-year-old students, featuring topics which will motivate them to attain their physics qualifications. You'll...

Feedback for learningNE714

Marking has been identified as an area of excessive workload for teachers, but feedback is crucial for students to improve their understanding.On this course, you’ll explore evidence-based approaches for using written and oral feedback to support student learning without increasing your workload. You’ll...

Introduction to Machine Learning and AICO231

From self-driving cars to determining someone's age, artificial intelligence (AI) systems trained with machine learning (ML) are being used more and more. But what is AI, and what does machine learning actually involve?

Introduction to the Science Leadership BenchmarksSL220

The groundbreaking Science Leadership Benchmarks are a framework for good science leadership, supporting the best possible science education for pupils.The seven benchmarks identify what excellent looks like and outlines frameworks split into chunks to help improve provision in schools.This short online webinar will...

Leading engineering within your secondary schoolSL487

The course gives you an opportunity to work with an experience engineering lead and outlines the elements that make up a good engineering programme, combining both practical teaching tips and ideas as well as enrichment and enhancement programmes. You will explore the range of external organisations that can help, as...

Managing the practical classroom: secondary scienceNE208

From managing behaviour and fostering positive attitudes, to implementing departmental processes and working with colleagues, you'll explore all aspects of practical activities in the school or college laboratory. You'll consider classroom layouts as well as the use of practical work to maximise learning. You'll also...

New to teaching secondary engineeringSL488

This course provides a vital introduction to engineering for teachers who are new to the subject. The course will focus on the requirements of GCSE Engineering, but we will also explore how engineering can be embedded across Key Stage 3 and how to support further progression routes for your students.You will work with...

Professional Development Leaders' conference (remote)FD001R

Programming Pedagogy in Secondary Schools: Inspiring Computing TeachingCO222

Transform your teaching by developing your pedagogical approach.In the first two weeks of this course, you’ll be introduced to a range of pedagogical approaches suitable for Key Stage 3. You’ll look at a range of pedagogies aimed at developing your students’ computational thinking skills, from...

Reaching for grade 9 in scienceSL271

During this course you will review strategies to enable the students with high prior attainment to aim for grade 9, allowing them to develop a much deeper understanding of the science content and context.Look at how you can help students create complex schema, provide high quality practical work and structure lessons...