The five year science GCSE: ensuring your KS3 course prepares students for GCSERP342

The new science GCSEs make new and higher demands of both teachers and students. The amount and difficulty of the subject matter has increased, and students need to have well developed practical skills. These changes have meant more and more schools are treating GCSE as a five year course, with skills and knowledge...

The science of learningNE709

Online, self-paced course. Participants can start this course at any time after the advertised date.What is learning? How does it work? On this course you try and answer these questions, exploring how you can use the science of learning to inform your teaching and support your students’ learning.Drawing upon...

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...

Treemendous trees and wonderful woodlandsNW704

A two-session virtual course which will give you the tools to make the most of using the outdoors and seasonal changes as a context for learning. Suitable for Foundation Phase and key stages 2 +3.There are date and time options to choose from and also the option to choose delivery through the medium of Welsh.Led by...

Tutors: Developing your support for secondary mathematics studentsRX043

Whether you are a trainee teacher wanting to know more about tutoring and mentoring, or a retired teacher wanting to support students in mathematics then this course is for you.A tutor's role has often been to support students preparing for examinations but in recent times this role has focused more on identifying the...

Understanding Computer SystemsCO212

During this course you'll learn how a computer works after you press the power button is key to working with technology effectively. On this course, you will explore what happens inside the machine and learn how computers turn inputs into outputs.You will learn what the computer operating system does and why you need...

Using and maintaining your overlockerTV207

This CPD is aimed both teachers and technicians, looking to maximise their use of an overlocker in the classroom and understand more about their maintenance and safe use.An overlocker is a specialist piece of textiles equipment that gives a professional quality finish to textiles products, replicating shop bought...

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...

Using Mysteries to improve engagement and learning in secondary scienceNW225

A two-day course that will show secondary science teachers how to stimulate curiosity and maintain it through purposeful classroom activities that build pupils’ science skills and knowledge.Using an innovative set of strategies which has been developed in partnership with science educators in many countries...

Using the Ofsted research review : science to move your curriculum towards excellenceRP364

Following the publication of the Ofsted Research Review: science in 2021, this course is designed to enable participants, from any phase, to review their curriculum against the key messages. The course will highlight the key findings and provide a facilitated forum for sharing ideas with peers. Participants will work...

Wales only. Boosting your confidence in teaching KS3 ChemistryNW232

For secondary teachers in Wales only:This course is designed to help non-specialists who are teaching chemistry topics in science at Key Stage 3.  It will increase confidence in teachers’ own chemistry subject knowledge, and present ideas for teaching key concepts. o The course will look at practical...

Wales only: boosting your confidence in teaching ks3 physicsNW230

FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:This one day, face to face 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...

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...

Welding skillsNS701

Welding skills is the fourth part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.This two day course will involve learning how to safely...