Improving teaching through observationNE253

In this short course you will explore how to use informal lesson observations to help improve teaching and learning in a more proactive way and rethink the approach into a more beneficial experience for everyone. 

Inspiring Science Through Creative ContextsSL070

Are you a primary teacher passionate about sparking curiosity and igniting young minds? If so, this course is tailor-made for you.Discover how to embed authentic and real-life contexts into your science lessons. From environmental issues cross-curricular opportunities, we’ll show you how to make science come...

Leading collaboration in curriculum planningNE261

This course will support you in leading collaborative curriculum planning in a way that values people’s professional views and existing expertise.  You will develop an implementation plan, explore tools to help you to decide on your priorities, enage your team in agreeing a curriulum vision and plan to use...

Leading practical workNE260

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Linking STEM curriculum learning to careersNE712

Enhance your role as a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subject teacher by linking curriculum learning to careers. You will identify how to adapt your STEM curriculum, engaging your students in careers linked to their classroom learning. Learn from experienced educators who have adapted...

Local Nature in Curriculum LearningNE715

This course is delivered as part of the Natural History Museum Explore: Urban Nature Project.Through this self-paced course, you will develop an action plan to confidently run an outdoor investigation with your students on or near your school site. You will evaluate suitable locations, consider how to support...

Managing behaviour for learningNE700

This online course will help you to be proactive about encouraging good behaviour in your classroom and in responding calmly to poor behaviour. This is a practical course. We will not delve deeply into theory of behaviour, but will focus on what you need to know to manage and improve the behaviour of your...

New to A level biologySL550

Are you new to teaching A level biology? Even for teachers with a biology background, we know it can be daunting to deliver for the first time. This course will support you with effective teaching and learning at A level in biology. Common student misconceptions, the key substantive knowledge and practical...

PDL MeetFD025R

Similar to the well-known TeachMeet structure, PDLs are invited to deliver a micro or nano-presentation around a particular theme for 7 minutes or 2 minutes respectively, followed by a chance to discuss.

Planning an effective A level curriculumSL212

High-quality teaching and learning is underpinned by effective curriculum design. Explore different evidence-informed aspects of a well-thought-out A level curriculum and how to develop these in your own department.Take the opportunity to consider effective subject knowledge progression to help specialist and non-...

Planning to maximise learningNE710

As a teacher who wants to promote the learning of your pupils, you'll want to make evidence-informed judgements and apply a range of approaches to respond and adapt teaching during and in between lessons.  Experts in assessment for learning, Emeritus Professor Dylan Wiliam, Dr Chris Harrison and Andrea Mapplebeck...

Preparing students for 6-mark exam questions in scienceNE272

We know students struggle to write longer answer questions in science. This ranges from an inability to start resulting in a blank page, through to writing everything they know about a topic and failing to refer back to the question.  This course explores a range of strategies to support students to answer 6 mark...

Primary Design and Technology online course packageNE900

The courses in this package will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the different elements of primary design and technology, and support you in developing your expertise across the primary design and technology curriculum. You can take the six courses in this package in any order, and work at...

Primary Science online course packageNE901

The courses in this package will introduce you to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the different elements of the primary science curriculum. You can take the five courses in this package in any order, and work at your own pace. You will receive access to all five courses for 12 months by booking through this...

Professional Development Leader Programme - Stage 2 module oneFD201