Laboratory science national 5NS700

 A new course, Skills for work: laboratory science national 5, has recently been introduced into schools and colleges in Scotland. This course offers participants the opportunity to explore laboratory procedures and practices which can be used in delivery across the Laboratory science national 5 course. Combined...

Laboratory skills for advanced higher chemistryNS513

In laboratory sessions participants will have hands-on experience of innovative practical work to support learning outcomes in the Advanced Higher Chemistry course. There will be opportunities to explore ideas and techniques suitable to investigative project work at Advanced Higher level. Via the Gap Task there will...

Leadership for Primary Science Teachers and Co-ordinators - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN033

Whether you are new to the role of STEM or WAU coordinator or if have been in the role for a couple of years, you will be supported to bring about change at a whole school level. You will receive guidance, advice and support to help you understand the role and find out about science in your school

Leadership in Secondary Science - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN231

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.

Light and Sound in the Primary CurriculumNN025

This 3 session course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both online and a face to face hands-on practical workshop.  It will reinforce teachers’ subject knowledge of the topics light and sound and explore practical ways of extending pupils’ understanding through a progression of...

Molecular Biology Techniques (CCEA GCE Biology, GCE Life and Health Sciences, and Level 3 OCR Cambridge Technicals in Applied Science)NN709

Would you like to develop your knowledge and skills in key molecular laboratory techniques, including DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis? These techniques can be used to expand learning opportunities for your students and develop their knowledge for CCEA GCE Biology, GCE Life and Health Sciences, and Level 3...

Nurturing Curiosity: Playful Science for Foundation Stage TeachersNN707

This course is designed for primary school teachers working with children in the Foundation Stage, providing them with innovative and engaging approaches to teaching science through play. Participants will explore how to create rich, hands-on science learning experiences that nurture curiosity, develop investigation...

Ourselves and Other AnimalsNN023

This 3 day course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both remote and face to face training. It will reinforce teachers' subject knowledge of the animal kingdom, address common misconceptions and explore practical ways of extending pupils' understanding and knowledge.

Physics blended learningNS704

This Physics Blended Learning course aims to offer opportunities that will support the delivery of National 4/5, Higher and Advanced Higher Physics. Delegates will be sent science equipment which will be used in the online practical sessions. Online sessions, preparatory work and optional self-study sessions are...

Physics for Non SpecialistsNN224

This 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 teaching approaches linked to a range of fundamental physics...

Physics for non-specialists - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN513

The course will explore the big ideas which, underpin physics as well as common misconceptions. Teaching approaches will be used that can be applied immediately to the classroom which, help to elicit pupils’ thinking and move them towards the correct scientific understanding.

Practical Biology for Technicians - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN607

Biology can often be the hardest subject to prepare practicals for, and often requires a bit more thought and creativity in getting things working in the way that teachers and students require. This 3 part course will explore a range of common and innovative biology practicals with lots of hints and tips on how to get...

Practical Chemistry for TechniciansNN606

Chemistry is often the most time consuming of the three sciences for a technician to provide a service for and although the practical general are more reliable there are often greater concerns around health and safety and preparation skills. This course will help you as a technician provide effective chemistry...

Practical Physics for TechniciansNN605

Are you a technician that has to prepare physics practicals for science lessons? If so then this course could be useful for you. Through a mixture of live online demonstrations, discussions and looking at online resources we will explore a range of common (and not so common) physics practicals and how to make sure...

Practical techniques for recently qualified biologistsNS514

This course aims to offer hands-on opportunities to explore innovative ways of approaching practical work to support the biology curriculum. A variety of biological techniques will be explored. For example, microscopy skills, microbiology techniques, innovative work with enzymes, ecological techniques.To apply for...