NI ITT Secondary Summer School at National STEM Learning CentreNB217

Building on the success of the teacher summer schools STEM Learning ran last year, and with the support of our ENTHUSE partners, we are able to offer a suite of three-day summer schools for trainee teachers with Northern Ireland ITT providers at the National STEM Learning Centre in York. The summer schools have a...

Making STEM a focus for your careers strategyRP383

This professional development experience is designed to support Governors and leadership teams to understand the contribution that STEM career learning bring to a school careers strategy.This short course forms part of our suite of STEM Career professional development modules that can be accessed via our Science...

STEM Technicians FestivalNY637

A festival for school technicians to enjoy new aspects of science, technology and engineering in an amazing environment by presenters who are passionate about their subject. Over the day they will experience hands-on workshops, and listen and engage with presenters who have an expertise in their field.

Professional Development Leaders' conference (remote)FD001R

Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Approaches to Supporting Learners with SEND in ComputingCO700

As educators, we should aim to provide every young person with the skills and knowledge to become active participants in a digital world. On this course, you will examine the common barriers faced by students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the computing classroom, and how to address...

Programming Pedagogy in Secondary Schools: Inspiring Computing TeachingCO222

Transform your teaching by developing your pedagogical approach.In the first two weeks of this course, you’ll be introduced to a range of pedagogical approaches suitable for Key Stage 3. You’ll look at a range of pedagogies aimed at developing your students’ computational thinking skills, from...

Physics for non-specialists - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN513

The course will explore the big ideas which, underpin physics as well as common misconceptions. Teaching approaches will be used that can be applied immediately to the classroom which, help to elicit pupils’ thinking and move them towards the correct scientific understanding.

Improving Pupils’ Memory and Understanding in Science - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN515

The ideas in this course will be linked to the research literature that underpins how best to support pupils’ to build knowledge and strengthen their memory, as well strategies they can use to help them make connections and deepen their understanding of science. Time will also be given to help plan next steps.

Chemistry for non-specialists - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN514

Using established knowledge on how these concepts can be taught successfully, as well as common misconceptions, course participants will learn strategies for immediate classroom use.

Promoting inclusivity in your STEM curriculumRP385

Developing essential skills in STEMRP381

Creating an effective curriculum in key stage 3 and GCSE design and technologyNC213

Developing multimedia through the use of videoNC208

Video content is all around us, from social media to being broadcast live on TV, video content is widely created to grab the attention of your target audience, tell a story and even build a brand.During this one day course, you’ll explore how to plan and capture suitable video clips, you’ll learn how to...

Digital skills: computer-aided design (CAD) and modellingNC200

During this one day practical course, you’ll learn how to develop products using Computer Aided Design (CAD). You’ll get hands on experience from your experienced Professional Development Leader and develop a 3D product using specialist CAD software. Once you’ve created your prototype product, you...

Using website skills to support future STEM careersNC206

During this two day residential you’ll learn how to plan and develop a functional website. You’ll explore the technologies that make up the internet and the World Wide Web, develop your understanding of basic HTML and CSS, before delving deeper, into these two building blocks of the World Wide Web.Across...