Drug Development and the Principles of Scientific Investigation *Northern Ireland Teachers ONLY*NN711

An interactive workshop for teachers of CCEA's A-Level in Life and Health Science looking at scientific investigations and the work-up of a drug. The workshop will consist of:A morning session from the Royal Society of Chemistry, with opportunities for hands-on experience of six scientific investigations suitable for...

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...

STEM Clubs - Surviving and ThrivingSC102

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course explores key considerations of running a STEM club in the long term. It focusses on identifying the factors needed to support club progress and developing a club improvement plan that aids student...

Inclusion in Science ProgrammeIIS01

Inclusion in Science is ideal for any secondary teacher of science who is interested in closing attainment gaps by engaging hard to reach students, whilst enhancing their career. This is a course for individuals to improve their personal practice and will also put themselves in a strong position to lead inclusion...

Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for EducatorsCO207

On this course, you’ll explore programming in Python. You’ll discover basic programming concepts, learning how to understand the basics of python syntax and interpret error messages.Ultimately, you’ll use your new coding skills to create your first program - which will be able to solve a simple...

Digital multimedia in the primary classroomNC008

Teaching different subject areas using technology can be engaging and rewarding for children. Using multimedia technology to record learning can be an engaging alternative to writing. As well as developing learning of subject knowledge in the different STEM subjects, use of multimedia can also help support the...

Assessment of primary computingCP007

Effective teaching includes the skilful use of assessment, to monitor children’s knowledge and understanding, and to overcome misconceptions. Accurate assessment informs adapted teaching, allowing teachers to build upon previous learning and supporting development of ideas and skills through the whole computing...

Coaching & Mentoring: Professional Development Leader ProgrammeFD024R

This training is for Senior and Lead PDLs who are looking to engage with more school level support and who wish to develop their use of coaching techniques.

Quality assurance of NCCE Professional Development LeadersFD050R

Engaging science in Year 3RP053

Gain the confidence you need to teach Year 3 primary science. This course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to cover the tricky bits of the curriculum. You will identify some common misconceptions that Year 3 children may hold and discover a range of strategies to reconstruct knowledge....

Engaging science in Year 4RP054

Gain the confidence you need to teach Year 4 primary science. This course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to cover the tricky bits of the curriculum. You will identify some common misconceptions that Year 4 children may hold and discover a range of strategies to reconstruct knowledge....

Engaging science in Year 5RP055

Gain the confidence you need to teach Year 5 primary science. This course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to cover the tricky bits of the curriculum. You will identify some common misconceptions that Year 5 children may hold and discover a range of strategies to reconstruct knowledge....

Engaging science in Year 6RP056

Gain the confidence you need to teach Year 6 primary science. This course will help you to develop your subject knowledge and gather ideas to cover the tricky bits of the curriculum. You will identify some common misconceptions that Year 6 children may hold and discover a range of strategies to reconstruct knowledge....

CERN UK Teacher Study VisitNV200

PLEASE NOTE that both instances of the 2023-24 CERN UK Teacher Study Visit are full: however you can email to join a waiting listCERN is one of the world's most renowned research sites, home to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) amongst a huge range of other scientific experiments, where the very nature of the universe...

Aspiring intensive CPD - Professional Development Leader sessionFD002R

Hosted by Professional Development Leaders Mark Langley and Tanya Shields, this is a chance for those aspiring to be Professional Development Leaders of intensive CPD at the National STEM Learning Centre to find out more about the role. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions and for you to find out...