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.

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

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.

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.

Tinkering with Space EngineeringNN026

Bring engineering into your primary school through the exciting topic of Space Exploration. This 3 session course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both remote and a face to face hands-on practical workshop. The activities are based around the European Space Agency’s (ESA) new robotic rover...

Transforming Learning in the Secondary Classroom using Formative Teaching ApproachesNN223

Research evidence consistently shows that formative practices (Assessment for Learning (AfL)) are at the heart of classrooms where deep and meaningful understanding is nurtured, and greater learning gains are made. This course will look at a wide range of hands-on approaches that can be taken away and used immediately...

Transforming Learning through Formative Teaching ApproachesNN225

Research evidence consistently shows that formative practices (Assessment for Learning (AfL)) are at the heart of classrooms where deep and meaningful understanding is nurtured, and greater learning gains are made. This course will look at a wide range of hands-on approaches that can be taken away and used immediately...

Using Cognitive Science Theories to Revolutionise Your TeachingNN227

The use of cognitive science theories is revolutionising teaching as it helps us understand how pupils learn best and informs our planning for effective learning. During this course we will review several notable aspects of cognitive science research that are most relevant to teaching and share how we use this insight...

Websites Which Work for WAU (and other resources)NN028

This online course will narrow down the plethora of available websites to those most useful and effective for World Around Us, and will signpost to best practice use of resources

Explorify in your classroom. Teachers in Wales only.NW049

For Teachers in Wales only: A half day course to introduce primary teachers the different resources on the Explorify website, a free digital resource for teaching primary science.  Explorify promotes scientific talk, vocabulary and reasoning skills in your classroom. Whether you are new to Explorify, or a...

How to use a science centre in your stem teaching. for teachers in wales only.NW043

A half day course to understand how science centres can enhance your STEM teaching.

Ideas to make foundation phase science fun and engaging. for teachers in Wales only.NW044

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY.The course will provide the opportunity to identify, then have a go at different experiments and demonstrations to enhance the science teaching across the curriculum.  We will look to show you how to make links to scientific topics within much broader themes such as The World We Live In...

Invited teachers only: Setting priorities for developmental science research at Cardiff University: a co-production with teachersNW046

INVITED PRIMARY TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY: A one day face to face course at Techniquest, setting priorities for developmental science research at Cardiff University: A co-production with teachers.Activity to include:Presentation of survey results – What research questions about teaching and learning in primary...

Life on the River. Teachers in Wales Only.NW042

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:From the water cycle to animal adaptations, the secret life of brown trout to how to build an otter holt this webinar will focus on the Rivers Dee and Taff but all the activities shared could be used to learn more about any river in Wales or beyond. Cross-curricular in content, this session...