Vex 123NS030

Through this course, we will introduce VEX 123 as a tool to engage with STEM and Computing Science in your classrooms. We will provide an overview of all the VEX 123 kit, how to use the different components and introduce the online infrastructures, such as STEM Labs, created by VEX to support the use of 123 in your...

Assignments for senior phase biologyNS031

This 2-day course will focus on a range of practical techniques that support the delivery of the NQ biology courses, including N4, N5, Higher and Advanced Higher biology, particularly focused on assignment topics.

Chemistry subject knowledge enhancement for non-specialistsRP356

This course is aimed at non-specialists that find themselves teaching chemistry, particularly to GCSE level. During the course, subject knowledge in the seven key topic areas will be covered along with common misconceptions. Strategies will be developed to help with effective teaching of the tricky bits of the...

ECT national conference: Teaching primary scienceNY079

Whether you’re just starting teaching or in your first 5 years of teaching, join us at the STEM Learning Centre in York to develop your ideas and confidence to teach primary science.We’re delighted to welcome a range of subject experts to run keynote sessions and workshops all aimed at providing practical...

Established teachers of A level biologyNY501

Established teachers of A level physicsNY502

Are you looking for ways to develop your A level physics teaching and expand learning opportunities for your students? Perhaps you are leading teaching and learning in physics and looking for fresh ideas or ways to improve engagement, attainment and achievement?You will develop engaging approaches to core topics,...

Let's play @ computer scienceNS010

How to utilise the Teach Computing Curriculum effectively (Key Stages 3 and 4)CO230

On this course, teachers can discover how to create a computing curriculum for pupils aged 11 to 16, using freely available online resources to complement your existing materials.

Understanding the primary science curriculumNY062

Over this 4-day course you will learn how to effectively and confidently deliver the primary science curriculum and build your in-depth subject knowledge. You will also participate in practical tasks aimed at bringing primary science to life.You will discover how to get children to ask and answer scientific questions...

Leadership in technical supportNS234

The SSERC Leadership in Technical Support programme is a professional learning (PL) programme completed over a full academic year. The programme provides leadership opportunities to support career progression and the development of leadership skills that can be used within the centre. Over the course of the programme...

Raising attainment in physics!NS706

The Raising Attainment in Physics course aims to offer opportunities that will support the delivery of BGE, National 4/5, Higher and Advanced Higher Physics.  In laboratory sessions, participants will have hands-on experience of new practical work. Guest input will include the IoP, university lecturers and...

Writing effective CPD content (PDLP Specialist and Support Module)FD017R

This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are accredited with CPD Quality MarkWriting CPD is challenging; writing for others to deliver effectively, even more so. This short training session looks at evidence-based approaches to CPD, and how to develop impactful content that supports best CPD...

Marty v2NS021

This course will provide an introduction to Marty V2, and how this fantastic resource can be used to enhance engagement in Computing Science principles and concepts across the primary setting. While this PL is targeted primarily at First/Second level, Marty V2 can be used as an unplugged Computing Science resource or...

Adaptive teaching in scienceRP271

Wherever you are in your teaching career, this course is designed to help you understand what we mean by adaptive teaching, apply this to the context of the science classroom and identify strategies to support your pupils. We will unpick the difference between differentiation and adaptive teaching, before looking at a...

Small Scale ScienceNY343

Practical work is a crucial and motivating aspect of learning science in a secondary setting. In this course we will explore different ways of developing cheap and simple ways of doing practical work that meets secondary curriculum demands without breaking the budget!Together, we will look at ways of using everyday...