Creative Teachers: Creative Learners - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN032

This is a 2 day online course for Primary Teachers and Science subject leaders in Primary schools that develops teachers’ creativity in science teaching and explores effective thematic approaches to teaching science.

Developing pupils metacognitive capabilities to help them become empowered learnersNN027

This course will explore the research evidence linked to cognitive science. The course will provided a variety of classroom approaches that can be used to support pupils to build their memories, develop their reasoning capabilities and become empowered to be life-long learners.

Enriching the Curriculum at KS3 through STEM Clubs - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN229

The day will provide an opportunity to get hands-on experience of practicals, projects, resources and ideas. It will provide a showcase of the Royal Society of Chemistry's resources for Science Clubs with hands-on workshops to try the experiments, and a demonstration of where and how to access further resources. There...

Finding the Fun in Primary Chemistry - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN030

Over the two days, teachers will develop confidence and experience of practical work directly linked to KS1 and KS2 World Around Us topics. Participants will rotate round more than 10 practicals, gain access to the resources and work with other teachers and coordinators to plan ways to embed the practicals into their...

Leadership for Primary Science Teachers and Co-ordinators - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN033

Whether you are new to the role of STEM or WAU coordinator or if have been in the role for a couple of years, you will be supported to bring about change at a whole school level. You will receive guidance, advice and support to help you understand the role and find out about science in your school

Leadership in Secondary Science - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN231

Whether you are an aspiring science leader, new in the role, or wanting to reflect on your leadership practice, this course is designed to provide the strategies and techniques you will need to be successful.

Light and Sound in the Primary CurriculumNN025

This 3 session course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both online and a face to face hands-on practical workshop.  It will reinforce teachers’ subject knowledge of the topics light and sound and explore practical ways of extending pupils’ understanding through a progression of...

Ourselves and Other AnimalsNN023

This 3 day course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both remote and face to face training. It will reinforce teachers' subject knowledge of the animal kingdom, address common misconceptions and explore practical ways of extending pupils' understanding and knowledge.

Physics for Non SpecialistsNN224

This course is designed to help non-specialists who are teaching physics to increase confidence in their own physics subject knowledge, as well as providing a range of ideas for how to teach topics with pupils. The course will unpick key concepts and provide teaching approaches linked to a range of fundamental physics...

Practical Biology for Technicians - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN607

Biology can often be the hardest subject to prepare practicals for, and often requires a bit more thought and creativity in getting things working in the way that teachers and students require. This 3 part course will explore a range of common and innovative biology practicals with lots of hints and tips on how to get...

Practical Chemistry for TechniciansNN606

Chemistry is often the most time consuming of the three sciences for a technician to provide a service for and although the practical general are more reliable there are often greater concerns around health and safety and preparation skills. This course will help you as a technician provide effective chemistry...

Practical Physics for TechniciansNN605

Are you a technician that has to prepare physics practicals for science lessons? If so then this course could be useful for you. Through a mixture of live online demonstrations, discussions and looking at online resources we will explore a range of common (and not so common) physics practicals and how to make sure...

Queen's Conquering CovidNN226

This programme is premised around the Faculty’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and consists of talks, tours and activities which showcase the work of our researchers, technicians and students. It highlights the societal impact and social responsibility exhibited during the pandemic.

Science at Sea – STEM on HMS CarolineNN021

The unique setting for this course is HMS Caroline, a First World War-era naval vessel that has been transformed into a floating museum with a fascinating story to tell. Be immersed in life aboard this unique vessel – lone survivor of history’s greatest naval engagement…. the Battle of Jutland.This...

Secondary Teachers in Wales only. Enhancing the teaching of cyber security for the computer science and digital technology gcsesNW236

An event for KS3 Teachers in Wales at the Welsh government funded cyber centre of excellence, the National Digital Exploitation Centre (NDEC) in Ebbw Vale, to see how you can enhance your teaching of Cyber Security in the GCSE curriculum and inspire learners to consider career and study pathways into this growing...