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...

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...