Language and literacy demands of secondary science - theory and practical strategiesNWX222

A virtual course communicating thoughts and ideas in scientific writing requires a subject specific vocabulary and a detailed understanding of how to express those ideas. Many students, including those with an excellent grasp of the knowledge of a particular area of science often struggle to;a) read and understand...

Effective leadership in science (Teachers in Wales only)NW024

 For Primary & Secondary Teachers in WALES ONLYDevelop a toolbox of leadership ideas, which you will be able to draw on immediately and in the future to help you maximise the impact you can have in your role as a leader in school.You will explore how leaders can:create a vision for science teaching and...

Responsive teaching in STEMNW703

How can you find out and respond to what pupils do and do not know so that all pupils are challenged, engaged, motivated, active and move forward in their learning?This hands-on two-day course will draw on best formative practices from research. Explore a range of classroom activities that can be taken away and used...

Welsh Chemistry teacher and technician conferenceNW217

 The Royal Society of Chemistry in partnership with Bangor University, Techniquest and STEM Learning are offering a free day of presentations, discussions and workshops for chemistry teachers and technicians. There will be differentiated sessions for teachers of chemistry and for science technicians. The...

Supporting learner progression through assessment - for teachers in Wales onlyNW705

Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3 – face to faceCP278

This evidence-based CPD aims to raise knowledge amongst teachers of how to achieve the most out of your students, working towards grades 1 – 3 in GCSE computer science. Whether you’re already teaching computer science or completely new to the subject, this course is designed to support your understanding...

Preparing to teach GCSE computer science – intensive CPDCP286

Designed for teachers who have already taught some computing, including at key stage 3. The ‘preparing to teach GCSE computer science’ pathway will support you with the development of subject knowledge to meet the requirements of GCSE computer science.This intensive CPD package will provide you with the...

Programming with Python – intensive CPDCP287

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. During this three day pathway you’ll learn about the three main programming concepts, sequencing, selection and iteration; sub-routines including...

Professional Development Leaders' conference (remote)FD001R

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.

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.

Facilitating effective professional developmentFD101

This is the first course for teachers and other educational consultants who wish to become accredited with CPD Quality MarkThis course is designed to equip school and college based colleagues (teachers and technicians) with the skills to become an effective Course Leader of subject-specific CPD. It explores what makes...

Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching: Atomic PhysicsSK106

The blended learning course, delivered by The Ogden Trust, supports non-specialist teachers of physics to develop their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for teaching Atomic Physics at Key Stages 3 and 4.Learning takes place over an 8-week period and includes the following:Full day face-to-face session.Two...

Subject knowledge for physics teaching: ElectricitySK102

The blended learning course, delivered by The Ogden Trust, supports non-specialist teachers of physics to develop their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for teaching electricity at Key Stages 3 and 4.Learning takes place over an 8-week period and includes the following:Full day face-to-face session.Two...

Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching: EnergySK104

The blended learning course, delivered by The Ogden Trust, supports non-specialist teachers of physics to develop their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for teaching Energy at Key Stages 3 and 4.Learning takes place over an 8-week period and includes the following:Full day face-to-face session. Two...