Creative Teachers: Creative Learners - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN032

This is a 2 day online course for Primary Teachers and Science subject leaders in Primary schools that develops teachers’ creativity in science teaching and explores effective thematic approaches to teaching science.

Creative teachers:creative learnersNW037

Drug Development and the Principles of Scientific Investigation *Northern Ireland Teachers ONLY*NN711

An interactive workshop for teachers of CCEA's A-Level in Life and Health Science looking at scientific investigations and the work-up of a drug. The workshop will consist of:A morning session from the Royal Society of Chemistry, with opportunities for hands-on experience of six scientific investigations suitable for...

Effective leadership in scienceNW224

Develop a toolbox of leadership ideas, which you will be able to draw on immediately and in the future to help you maximise the impact you can have in your role as a science leader in school.You will explore how leaders can:create a vision for science teaching and learning that will motivate your teamgrow and bring...

Enriching the Curriculum at KS3 through STEM Clubs - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN229

The day will provide an opportunity to get hands-on experience of practicals, projects, resources and ideas. It will provide a showcase of the Royal Society of Chemistry's resources for Science Clubs with hands-on workshops to try the experiments, and a demonstration of where and how to access further resources. There...

Environmental ScienceNS512

This course will support the delivery of NQ Environmental Science by allowing participants to explore innovative practical work and field work. Assignments have been removed so focus will be on practical work to enhance the curriculum across the course content. The course will include input from the SQA implementation...

Essential Skills for Science TechniciansNN710

This course is designed to provide science technicians, particularly those new to the role, with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to manage an efficient and effective prep room in your school. With a focus on key responsibilities, such as prep room organization, health and safety, and supporting...

Explorify in your classroom. Teachers in Wales only.NW049

For Teachers in Wales only: A half day course to introduce primary teachers the different resources on the Explorify website, a free digital resource for teaching primary science.  Explorify promotes scientific talk, vocabulary and reasoning skills in your classroom. Whether you are new to Explorify, or a...

Exploring Rainforests: Engaging Pupils in Environmental AwarenessNN708

The course is designed for  upper KS1 and KS2 teachers and WAU coordinators who wish to bring the wonders of the rainforest into their classrooms. Participants will gain an understanding of the unique ecosystems, vibrant wildlife, and critical issues facing rainforests today. It will explore the human impact on...

Finding the Fun in Primary Chemistry - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN030

Over the two days, teachers will develop confidence and experience of practical work directly linked to KS1 and KS2 World Around Us topics. Participants will rotate round more than 10 practicals, gain access to the resources and work with other teachers and coordinators to plan ways to embed the practicals into their...

Finding the Fun in the Fundamentals of Science in the WAU - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN035

As part of a tailored three-day course for KS2 teachers, specific science topics ranging from electricity to the human body will be covered in an interactive and fun way. Teachers will attend two in person sessions (day 1 and 3) where they will receive access to a range of resources, activity ideas and helpful tips....

Improving Pupils’ Memory and Understanding in Science - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN515

The ideas in this course will be linked to the research literature that underpins how best to support pupils’ to build knowledge and strengthen their memory, as well strategies they can use to help them make connections and deepen their understanding of science. Time will also be given to help plan next steps.

Investigating the human bodyNS018

Two days of face-to-face professional learning at SSERC in Dunfermline, with a variety of activities to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in teaching about the human body at First and Second Level.  With a focus on the Biological Systems Organiser within CfE, we will explore activities which could be used...

Invited teachers only: Setting priorities for developmental science research at Cardiff University: a co-production with teachersNW046

INVITED PRIMARY TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY: A one day face to face course at Techniquest, setting priorities for developmental science research at Cardiff University: A co-production with teachers.Activity to include:Presentation of survey results – What research questions about teaching and learning in primary...

KS3 Physics for non-specialistsNWX223

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:This five hour web based course (over 4 days) is aimed at non-specialist teachers of physics at Key Stage 3.It will be facilitated as four separate webinars, with each  helping you develop your physics understanding, as well as providing you with teaching ideas to use in lessons.Each...