Thinking, doing and talking science RH298 / K22
Start date
3 Apr 19
Location
Fairfields Primary School, Apollo Avenue, Fairfields, Milton Keynes MK11 4BA View on Google Map
Summary
We are delighted to welcome Helen Wilson to share a wealth of evidence-based strategies and resources from the recent Education Endowment Foundation funded projects, ‘Thinking, Doing, Talking Science’.
The strategies and resources are particularly suited for Key Stage 2-3 transition and focus on the encouragement of pupils’ higher order thinking.
This will include the development of a dedicated discussion slot in science – the ‘Bright Ideas Time’ – and practical science for challenge.
A bit about Helen…
- A primary science consultant and an Affiliate Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, having previously been a Principal Lecturer in science education.
- Helen began her career as a secondary science teacher and then moved into primary teaching. She went on to lead primary teacher training programmes at Oxford Brookes University.
- Currently focuses on research into the links between creative, challenging primary science lessons and pupils’ attitudes and attainment. She jointly led the successful Thinking, Doing, Talking Science projects (2013-18), funded by the Education Endowment Foundation, working with 240 schools and more than 10,000 Year 5 in randomised controlled trials .
Outcomes
- you will acquire ideas on how to provide opportunities for creative investigations and problem solving
- you will gain essential advice on improving science at your school
- the implementation of innovative ideas will positively impact on pupil attainment and attitude.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary bespoke support | 03 April 2019 | 16:00-18:00 | Venue address |
Actions
Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree |
|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree |
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
EP1804 St Michael EP - 'Messages from the 2024 GCSE's: analysis of the exam series and prioritising for coming year'
St Michael's Church of England High School, St Michael's Road, Crosby L23 7UL
St Michael's Church of England High School, St Michael's Road, Crosby L23 7UL
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