Using manipulatives to enhance understanding in secondary mathematicsMY210

Research suggests that the use of Manipulatives (including counters, interlocking cubes, Cuisenaire rods, algebra tiles and more) can help to build or deepen understanding of mathematical concepts, and can help students with retention, problem solving and reasoning.This two-day residential course provides you with a...

Teach and learn with AISL954

Generative AI can be a transformative tool for teaching, and can save time on routine tasks. This course will help you understand AI fundamentals and their implications in educaton - and reduce your workload. You'll also find out how to use generative AI models to support adaptive teaching and strategic school...

Improving mathematics in key stage 3SL451

Teaching GCSE mathematics for understandingSL453

Join us to explore the content of the mathematics GCSE and explore approaches to develop fluency, embed mathematical reasoning and support mathematical problem-solving. We'll cover key concepts in number, ratio and proportion, algebra, geometry and probability and statistics. "I feel more able and confident to...

Managing the practical classroomSL214

Do you struggle with implementing behaviour management strategies in a laboratory where students are moving around and with science equipment and chemicals? Discover how to develop strong routines and classroom management techniques to help prevent behaviour incidents and ensure health and safety is at the forefront....

Health and safety for science departmentsSL253

Science has a generally excellent safety record in schools and colleges, but good, effective health and safety planning is essential. A pragmatic, risk based approach needs to be taken, based on evidence and with the cooperation of all staff and students.This course, aimed at Heads of Department, senior technicians...

Adaptive teachingNE716

Inthis course, Professor Chris Harrison explains that good teaching is not about individual tuition for 30 students in a class. It’s about making use of good diagnostic assessment and then making a decision about what you need to do over the next few lessons to ensure that all students are challenged in their...

Assessment for learningNE711

“Learners do not always learn what we teach. That is why the most important assessment does not happen at the end of learning, it happens during the learning, when there is still time to do something with what you find out.” - Dylan Wiliam.This self-paced online course will help you ask better questions...

Assessment for learning through practical workNE251

This course will examine key strategies for formative assessment which can be integrated and utilised as part of practical science to evidence the development of students’ inquiry competences and skills. By gathering evidence at the point of learning you can make judgements about what the evidence shows and act...

Curriculum design for secondary school scienceNE209

Discover the key components of a strong secondary school science curriculum.  You will compare different styles of schemes of learning, investigate the evidence base behind different approaches and be able to articulate the choices for your own setting and context. Use your scheme of learning to develop...

Differentiation for learningNE702

Feedback for learningNE714

Marking has been identified as an area of excessive workload for teachers, but feedback is crucial for students to improve their understanding.On this course, you’ll explore evidence-based approaches for using written and oral feedback to support student learning without increasing your workload. You’ll...

Improving teaching through observationNE253

In this short course you will explore how to use informal lesson observations to help improve teaching and learning in a more proactive way and rethink the approach into a more beneficial experience for everyone. 

Linking STEM curriculum learning to careersNE712

Enhance your role as a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subject teacher by linking curriculum learning to careers. You will identify how to adapt your STEM curriculum, engaging your students in careers linked to their classroom learning. Learn from experienced educators who have adapted...

Local Nature in Curriculum LearningNE715

This course is delivered as part of the Natural History Museum Explore: Urban Nature Project.Through this self-paced course, you will develop an action plan to confidently run an outdoor investigation with your students on or near your school site. You will evaluate suitable locations, consider how to support...