Technology makerspaceNS224

Our Technology makerspace course has been developed specifically for technology teachers and technicians who wish to learn and develop skills in the following areas; laser cutting, 3D printing, sublimation printing and vinyl cutting. These skills are essential for anyone wishing to introduce some of these newer...

Hot and cold metal formingNS225

Hot and cold metal forming is the fifth part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.This two day course will involve learning how...

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...

Welding skillsNS701

Welding skills is the fourth part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.This two day course will involve learning how to safely...

Safety in microbiology for schoolsNS202

The course offered here has been trialed and rated by the Scottish Qualification Authority within the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework. Microbiology for Schools is a practical course with associated written and practical assessments.  In addition, attendance and completion of this courses will enable...

Post 16 chemistry subject knowledge enhancement: redoxRX076

Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching chemistry for key stage 5. This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of redox reactions and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking...

Post 16 biology subject knowledge enhancement: energy for biological processesRX075

Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 5. This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of electricity and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into...

Understanding algorithms for KS3 and GCSE computer science - residentialCP293

Throughout this two day residential, you’ll go deep into understanding algorithms. During the first day you’ll explore how to accurately read and construct algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode. You’ll explore the knowledge required up to and including GCSE; including how to use the core...

A level mathematics and A level physics working collaborativelyNY508

This is a collaboration between STEM Learning and the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP). There is significant overlap between the A level mathematics and the A level physics specifications. In this course, we bring together two teachers from the same school/college: one with experience of teaching A...

Formative assessment – planning to maximise learningRX049

This course combines the benefits of two modes of learning: Direct support and interaction with the course leader and other teachers across four remotely delivered sessions, where you will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect on key concepts.Self-paced online learning, including real classroom footage, and...

Data analysis programming projectsNC203

Data science is a growing profession, and an important skill set for further study and careers in STEM. It provides an opportunity for students to develop interdisciplinary skills, while undertaking valuable programming projects that ignite their interest. For experienced teachers of A-Level Computer Science,...

An introduction to the mathematical requirements of T Level ScienceRX066

Are you looking to develop your students' mathematical competencies in T Level* Science? These short courses, part of a suite designed to support the teaching of the general mathematics competences in the T Level Science (and Health/Healthcare Science) specifications, develops general mathematics competencies.This...

Understanding the statistical tests in T Level ScienceRX067

Are you looking to develop your students' understanding of statistical tests in T Level* Science? These short courses form a suite of CPD designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of the statistical tests required in T level Science.This suite of short professional development courses has been developed to...

Teaching A level chemistry for the first timeRP530

Are you teaching KS5 chemistry for the first time? Perhaps you have been teaching it for a few years and are now looking for some new ideas to tackle the most common misconceptions and to get the most out of practical work? This course will improve your confidence in the subject and help you maximise the outcomes for...

Cutting edge science: genomicsRP487

This inspirational course will enable teachers to understand the latest developments at the cutting edge of genomics research and bring this back to the classroom. You will hear from lead scientists about their research, participate in hands-on practical activities and receive expert guidance on how to link genomics...