Titanic Science *Northern Ireland Teachers ONLY*NN712

The course will provide activities and guidance to support schools to enrich the teaching of STEM subjects using the context of the Titanic. Follow the construction and journey of the ship, and delve into the more recent exploration of the wreck using hands on practical investigations linked directly to the WAU...

Transforming Learning in the Secondary Classroom using Formative Teaching ApproachesNN223

Research evidence consistently shows that formative practices (Assessment for Learning (AfL)) are at the heart of classrooms where deep and meaningful understanding is nurtured, and greater learning gains are made. This course will look at a wide range of hands-on approaches that can be taken away and used immediately...

Transforming Learning through Formative Teaching ApproachesNN225

Research evidence consistently shows that formative practices (Assessment for Learning (AfL)) are at the heart of classrooms where deep and meaningful understanding is nurtured, and greater learning gains are made. This course will look at a wide range of hands-on approaches that can be taken away and used immediately...

Treemendous trees and wonderful woodlandsNW704

A two-session virtual course which will give you the tools to make the most of using the outdoors and seasonal changes as a context for learning. Suitable for Foundation Phase and key stages 2 +3.There are date and time options to choose from and also the option to choose delivery through the medium of Welsh.Led by...

UK Space Conference and Teacher CPDNN702

Get access to the UK Space Conference in Belfast and join us for a day of CPD through the lens of space. The European Space Education Office (ESERO-UK) and Deliberate Learning are partnering to bring you a full day of CPD, using teaching resources developed specifically for the Northern Ireland Curriculum. The CPD and...

Using Cognitive Science Theories to Revolutionise Your TeachingNN227

The use of cognitive science theories is revolutionising teaching as it helps us understand how pupils learn best and informs our planning for effective learning. During this course we will review several notable aspects of cognitive science research that are most relevant to teaching and share how we use this insight...

Using Minecraft in the curriculum - Wales onlyNW234

Teachers in Wales only:Aim: To increase the confidence of staff to work with and deliver lessons based around the Enginuity Skills Miner games which have been developed in Minecraft.Programme: A bespoke course to support basic Minecraft training and bespoke Skills Miner resources that cover.AerospaceCodingSustainable...

Using space as a cross curricular topic -Teachers in Wales OnlyNW034

NB: FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLYDuring this half day workshop teachers will look at various projects that use space related content and activities. These include:1. SunSpaceArtThe SunSpaceArt team consists of various space scientists and modern artists. Pupils are exposed to both the space industry with the arts...

Vex GoNS012

VEX Go is a new and exciting product from VEX Robotics that helps us introduce the world of STEM, robotics and coding to our pupils. With the improved storage system, coloured parts for easy identification, fantastic ‘how to’ guides and a range of free activities for teachers to access, VEX have created a...

Wales bespoke templateNW300

Bespoke training

Wales only. Boosting your confidence in teaching KS3 ChemistryNW232

For secondary teachers in Wales only:This course is designed to help non-specialists who are teaching chemistry topics in science at Key Stage 3.  It will increase confidence in teachers’ own chemistry subject knowledge, and present ideas for teaching key concepts. o The course will look at practical...

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...