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Sustainable STEMNS017

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 aspects of Sustainability at Early, First and Second Level.  We will explore activities from across the STEM curriculum which could be used to help to meet a...

Effective transition between year 6 and year 7 in scienceRX028

This course will focus on how to establish effective transition between year 6 and year 7 in science. You will have the opportunity to consider the nature and content of the year 6 science curriculum, how to develop creative activities that build on prior learning and how to use diagnostic teaching to identify and...

Investigations for advanced higher biologyNS511

This 3-day course will explore a range of practical and fieldwork activities aligned to the course specification for SQA AH Biology.  Lab techniques outlined within unit 1 will be explored within the context of wider investigations that can be performed in class to engage learners with relevant science...

Techniques for Senior Phase BiologyNS237

This 2-day courses will focus on a range of practical techniques that support the delivery of the NQ biology courses, including N4, N5, Higher and Advanced Higher biology. This will include techniques such as PCR, electrophoresis, enzyme studies, chromatography and bioinformatics. To apply for this course please...

Curriculum development in partnership with STEM employersNC211

This evidence-informed CPD supports leaders in technical and vocational subjects to develop a rich and relevant curriculum, drawing on support from employers in impactful and efficient ways, and building relevant skills, employability and aspiration among young people. Participants will consider how and when...

An introduction to teaching robotics using VEXcode VR - short courseCP301

In this short webinar, learn how to code and control a virtual robot using free software from VEX. VEXcode is freely accessible to students learning both in school and at home. It provides opportunity to code using drag and drop blocks and a text based Python interface. During this...

Assessment and progression in KS3 computing - BlendedCP213

This course is aimed at computing subject leaders and secondary computing teachers who are looking to ensure rapid progression through Key Stage 3 by ensuring formative and summative assessment is planned and utilised in their subject and in particular what it looks like in programming. Participants will get the...

Computer processors and instruction sets - face to faceCP231

Computer programs are written in a language that humans understand, but what about the computer itself? Every piece of software, and the instructions and data it contains, is made up of 1’s and 0’s, handled by the central processing unit or CPU.Explore the core of a modern computer - the processor. Learn...

Computer systems: input, output and storage - face to faceCP221

Computers take many forms, from the smart watch on your wrist to the powerful machines used to predict the weather. They all share some key features and GCSE computer science students need to have a solid understanding of what makes a computer.Take your first steps to opening up the computer, exploring the main...

Fundamentals of computer networks - face to faceCP222

Computer networks exist all around us. During the course, you will demystify the hardware and network topologies used for data transfer between computers, and help you make topic learning relevant and engaging to students.Learn how computers of all shapes and sizes are connected physically, or wireless, and how this...

KS3 computing (module 1): Creative curriculum design principles (remote)CP435

Curriculum design is centre stage once more, and nowhere is an effective computing curriculum more vital than in KS3. As the first of three linked courses this CPD builds your curriculum design and implementation capability from the ground up, modelling effective practice and supporting you to develop a...

KS3 computing (module 2): creative curriculum content, sequencing and pedagogy (remote)CP458

The second in a series of linked CPD, this course instructs participants through building the core of a curriculum to achieve the stated intent. You’ll draw upon solid evidence as you consider the order in which concepts should be taught, how interleaving can improve long-term recall of knowledge, and how...

KS3 computing (module 3): Creative curriculum enrichment and inclusion (remote)CP449

Making computing an engaging school subject, that motivates and inspires the full range of students, is a key outcome of an excellent KS3
computing curriculum...

Maths in computer science - face to faceCP234

Mathematics is firmly embedded at the core of computer science, from processing data using binary to the development of algorithms. The teaching of computing can be more effective when it builds on students’ existing mathematical knowledge and approaches. This provides a more joined-up...

Mentoring support for computing leads - short courseCP402

Trainees and ECT's can bring so much to a computing department, including fresh eyes, new ideas and lots of enthusiasm. One reason why schools don’t take on early careers teachers is the confidence or experience of the computing...

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