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...

Spacecraft Materials CaseRP190

Participants of this CPD will have the opportunity to get hands on with the kit and learn how to use it in their classroom to explore topics such as electricity, materials science, magnetism, heat and scientific enquiry.  There are supporting videos that feature a scientist from the European Space Agency,...

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.

Pharmacy Schools ProgrammeNN511

Pharmacy Schools Programme. This innovative teaching resource, includes teaching plans and resources for Primary 1 – Primary 7 to support delivery of Personal Development and Mutual Understanding area of learning of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. It raises awareness of self-care and community pharmacy services...

Sun, Sea and STEMistry!NN512

On day 1, participants will rotate around more than 10 practicals and work with other coordinators and PGCE students to propose ways to embed the practicals into WAU thematic units. On day 2, participants will showcase one science lesson and how they disseminated good practice with other WAU coordinators.

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.

Summer school for early career primary teachersNY015

Teaching science during your first years in the primary classroom is exciting and also quite daunting. This course is designed specifically for those in the first 5 years of their teaching career, to build the confidence needed to plan and deliver effective and engaging science lessons.We will provide support to help...

Promoting inclusivity in your STEM curriculumRP385

Developing essential skills in STEMRP381