Wales only. creative teachers (secondary):creative learnersNW231

    WALES ONLY: For Secondary Teachers and Science subject leaders in schools.A 2 day course that develops teachers’ creativity in science teaching and explores effective thematic approaches to teaching science.

Wales only: boosting your confidence in teaching ks3 physicsNW230

FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:This one day, face to face course is designed to help non-specialists who are teaching physics to increase confidence in their own physics subject knowledge, as well as providing a range of ideas for how to teach topics with pupils. The course will unpick key concepts and provide...

Websites Which Work for WAU (and other resources)NN028

This online course will narrow down the plethora of available websites to those most useful and effective for World Around Us, and will signpost to best practice use of resources

Wood turningNS705

This course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the functions, machining operations and safe use of wood turning machines. This course will allow teaching and support staff to successfully and safely implement lathe turning projects into the curriculum and/or deliver SQA based coursework.This two day...

WOW! Chemistry Demonstrations with Impact - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN230

The event provides an opportunity to gain experience of facilitating demonstrations that go BANG and WHIZZ from the Royal Society of Chemistry, in the fantastic QUB Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Labs and be sign-posted to resources to use in school. The course is also perfect for building the confidence of the...

Chemistry Practical Activities, Calculations and Demonstrations with Impact - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN228

This interactive two-day workshop is an essential addition to the professional development for any early career chemistry teacher or non-specialist chemistry teacher. 

Developing pupils metacognitive capabilities to help them become empowered learnersNN027

This course will explore the research evidence linked to cognitive science. The course will provided a variety of classroom approaches that can be used to support pupils to build their memories, develop their reasoning capabilities and become empowered to be life-long learners.

How to use a science centre in your stem teaching. for teachers in wales only.NW043

A half day course to understand how science centres can enhance your STEM teaching.

Ideas to make foundation phase science fun and engaging. for teachers in Wales only.NW044

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY.The course will provide the opportunity to identify, then have a go at different experiments and demonstrations to enhance the science teaching across the curriculum.  We will look to show you how to make links to scientific topics within much broader themes such as The World We Live In...

Investigations for advanced higher biologyNS511

This 3-day course will explore a range of practical and fieldwork activities aligned to the course specification for SQA AH Biology.  Lab techniques outlined within unit 1 will be explored within the context of wider investigations that can be performed in class to engage learners with relevant science...

Language and literacy demands of secondary science - theory and practical strategiesNWX222

A virtual course communicating thoughts and ideas in scientific writing requires a subject specific vocabulary and a detailed understanding of how to express those ideas. Many students, including those with an excellent grasp of the knowledge of a particular area of science often struggle to;a) read and understand...

Stem challenges for first and second levelNS015

This course covers a progression of STEM Challenges, suitable for Primary and ASN staff working with learners at First and Second Level.  Through experiential learning, staff will consider how to integrate STEM Challenges across the curriculum in their own settings and provide support for colleagues.The course...

Support for your science and technology curriculumNW032

This course is for Science & Technology subject leaders in Primary schools and aims to provide assistance in designing a curriculum that meets the needs of the learners whilst also incorporating the new Curriculum for Wales’ key principles, considerations and priorities. Any enquiries, please email...

Teachers in Wales only. Cutting edge biology: Genetics & Genomics CPD for teachersNW235

A one day course in partnership with Wales Gene Park, for KS3,4 & 5 Biology Teachers in Wales to enhance knowledge & confidence in their teaching of genetics and genomics.Programme:9.20-30 Welcome & Introduction to the day (WGP)9.30 - 10.15“Nutrigenomics -Taste and beyond”Dr Maninder...

Illusions and Magic in the ClassroomNN720

This engaging CPD session explores the fascinating world of optical illusions and magic as powerful tools to ignite curiosity and creativity in the primary classroom. Teachers will learn how to incorporate these into a wide range of subjects, including History, Maths, Science, PSHE, Art, and more.Through hands-on...