Improving Pupils’ Memory and Understanding in Science - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLY NN515

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 n your teaching and at whole school level. You will receive guidance, advice and support to help you teach the science parts of the WAU in a more creative way, making links across the curriculum and developing your own ideas.

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Summary

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.

Who is it for?

Post-primary science teachers, e.g. science teachers, heads of department from Northern Ireland ONLY

What topics are covered?

Pedagogy

How will you learn?

Online

How long is this course?

2 days

Outcomes

 

• Teachers will consider how to: balance the three areas of the WAU curriculum in an innovative way/ share ideas and have learning conversations with colleagues/ explore a range of exciting resources