Improving Pupils’ Memory and Understanding in Secondary Science (NW) NW300 / MM23
Summary
This two day professional development course will provide practical ideas that you can take away and use with your pupils to help them become independent learners in science. The ideas 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 you plan your next steps.
Who is it for?
Teachers/Educators
What topics are covered?
STEM/Science
How will you learn?
Face to face
How long is this course?
2 Days
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
LO: Participants will:
- Explore evidence informed ways to help learners build memory and understanding.
- Explain the importance of cognitive load theory and explore practical ideas which can be used to support the optimisation of it.
- Articulate the importance of scaffolding for pupils in building knowledge, and deepening understanding.
- Explore what metacognition is and how it links to cognition and self-regulated learning.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improving Pupils’ Memory and Understanding in Secondary Science (NW) | 27 June 2024 | 09:30-15:30 | Venue Cymru |
Notes
For further information or queries regarding booking, please email: jennifer.morris@techniquest.org
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Cost
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£50.00 | |
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£50.00 | Subsidy available*£330.00 |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Outside the UK? Fee information
Check your school subsidy status
The subsidy value may be higher for your school or college.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Alternative dates
Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff CF10 5BW
Forest Farm Country Park, Forest Farm Rd, Cardiff CF14 7JH
Abergele Rugby Club, Dundonald Avenue, Abergele LL22 7AZ
Abergele Rugby Club, Dundonald Avenue, Abergele LL22 7AZ
Future Inn Cardiff Bay, Hemingway Road, Caerdydd CF10 4AU
Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno LL30 1BB
Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff CF10 5BW
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