Leading engineering within your secondary school SL487 / RA01
Summary
The course gives you an opportunity to work with an experience engineering lead and outlines the elements that make up a good engineering programme, combining both practical teaching tips and ideas as well as enrichment and enhancement programmes. You will explore the range of external organisations that can help, as well as how to engage with local employers.
Participants will return to their school equipped with a range of ideas, initiatives and support mechanisms to help them lead the development of engineering within school.
Who is it for?
The programme is designed for any member of staff within a school who has responsibility for introducing or taking on leadership of engineering in their setting. It is particularly useful for New or aspiring heads of engineering or those in roles who are either currently leading engineering or planning the introduction of engineering across their school.
What topics are covered?
The programme will cover:
- Engineering in context
- Engineering within the curriculum
- Engineering enrichment
- Engineering community support
- The Engineering GCSE
- Engineering leadership models within a school
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality CPD, delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.
How long is this course?
1 day
Who is the course leader?
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Michael Anderson
I am a Mathematics Subject Specialist for STEM Learning. Based at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, I support with secondary mathematics...
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the options for engineering that are most appropriate for your school
- Access a range of engineering teaching support mechanisms
- Draw on a pool of resources and ideas for delivering engineering in school
- Lead the introduction of engineering across your school
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| 1 Leading engineering within your secondary school | 30 April 2025 | 09:00-16:30 |
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Additional information
Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
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