Finding the Fun in Primary Chemistry - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN030

Over the two days, teachers will develop confidence and experience of practical work directly linked to KS1 and KS2 World Around Us topics. Participants will rotate round more than 10 practicals, gain access to the resources and work with other teachers and coordinators to plan ways to embed the practicals into their...

Leadership for Primary Science Teachers and Co-ordinators - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN033

Whether you are new to the role of STEM or WAU coordinator or if have been in the role for a couple of years, you will be supported to bring about change at a whole school level. You will receive guidance, advice and support to help you understand the role and find out about science in your school

Light and Sound in the Primary CurriculumNN025

This 3 session course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both online and a face to face hands-on practical workshop.  It will reinforce teachers’ subject knowledge of the topics light and sound and explore practical ways of extending pupils’ understanding through a progression of...

Ourselves and Other AnimalsNN023

This 3 day course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both remote and face to face training. It will reinforce teachers' subject knowledge of the animal kingdom, address common misconceptions and explore practical ways of extending pupils' understanding and knowledge.

Physics for Non SpecialistsNN224

This course is designed to help non-specialists who are teaching physics to increase confidence in their own physics subject knowledge, as well as providing a range of ideas for how to teach topics with pupils. The course will unpick key concepts and provide teaching approaches linked to a range of fundamental physics...

Queen's Conquering CovidNN226

This programme is premised around the Faculty’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and consists of talks, tours and activities which showcase the work of our researchers, technicians and students. It highlights the societal impact and social responsibility exhibited during the pandemic.

Secondary Teachers in Wales only. Enhancing the teaching of cyber security for the computer science and digital technology gcsesNW236

An event for KS3 Teachers in Wales at the Welsh government funded cyber centre of excellence, the National Digital Exploitation Centre (NDEC) in Ebbw Vale, to see how you can enhance your teaching of Cyber Security in the GCSE curriculum and inspire learners to consider career and study pathways into this growing...

Teaching STEM Through ICT - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN031

This 2 day course will take a blended approach, being delivered by an initial face to face hands-on practical workshop and a follow up online session. The course will give you the opportunity to experience STEM in Minecraft (CCEA) activities and provide a guide of how to best use the resources in your classroom. There...

Tinkering with Space EngineeringNN026

Bring engineering into your primary school through the exciting topic of Space Exploration. This 3 session course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both remote and a face to face hands-on practical workshop. The activities are based around the European Space Agency’s (ESA) new robotic rover...

Transforming Learning in the Secondary Classroom using Formative Teaching ApproachesNN223

Research evidence consistently shows that formative practices (Assessment for Learning (AfL)) are at the heart of classrooms where deep and meaningful understanding is nurtured, and greater learning gains are made. This course will look at a wide range of hands-on approaches that can be taken away and used immediately...

Transforming Learning through Formative Teaching ApproachesNN225

Research evidence consistently shows that formative practices (Assessment for Learning (AfL)) are at the heart of classrooms where deep and meaningful understanding is nurtured, and greater learning gains are made. This course will look at a wide range of hands-on approaches that can be taken away and used immediately...

Using Cognitive Science Theories to Revolutionise Your TeachingNN227

The use of cognitive science theories is revolutionising teaching as it helps us understand how pupils learn best and informs our planning for effective learning. During this course we will review several notable aspects of cognitive science research that are most relevant to teaching and share how we use this insight...

Wales only: STEM partners supporting the science curriculum in WalesNW233

The Royal Society of Chemistry in partnership with the Association of Science Educators, Institute of Physics and STEM Learning Ltd are offering a day of workshops and discussions for teachers of science. This fully funded event is aimed at secondary science teachers, technicians, newly qualified teachers, trainee...

Websites Which Work for WAU (and other resources)NN028

This online course will narrow down the plethora of available websites to those most useful and effective for World Around Us, and will signpost to best practice use of resources

WOW! Chemistry Demonstrations with Impact - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN230

The event provides an opportunity to gain experience of facilitating demonstrations that go BANG and WHIZZ from the Royal Society of Chemistry, in the fantastic QUB Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Labs and be sign-posted to resources to use in school. The course is also perfect for building the confidence of the...