Teaching primary science outdoorsNY009

Outdoor learning is brilliant! Not only do pupils enjoy learning outdoors, research shows that taking lessons outside is more effective in terms of engagement, retention and attainment and even helps to improve attendance. The benefits are not just limited to pupils, teachers also experience new curriculum connections...

Teaching primary science: chemistryNE005

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. Teach primary science effectively by developing your subject knowledge and confidence in key science topics: materials and their properties, states of matter and changes in materials. Through the...

Teaching primary science: electricity, forces, light and soundNE007

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. Teach primary science effectively by developing your subject knowledge and confidence in science topics. This course will examine key subject knowledge within the physics elements of the primary science...

Using multimedia to record learning in primary STEMNC008

Teaching different subject areas using technology can be engaging and rewarding for children. Using multimedia technology to record learning can be an engaging alternative to writing. As well as developing learning of subject knowledge in the different STEM subjects, use of multimedia can also help support the...

Using technology to support collaboration in the primary classroomNC009

This course will support you in using a range of digital devices and online tools to support collaborative learning in your classroom. You will explore different types of collaboration and how these can be facilitated using digital tools. You will learn how to use whole class digital learning environments to set and...

Using technology to support primary scienceNC010

This course introduces a range of digital tools and devices which can be used to support learning in primary science.You will explore the importance of digital skills within primary science and their relevance to the subject, especially working scientifically. You will learn the importance of digital skills when using...

Creative Teachers: Creative Learners - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN032

This is a 2 day online course for Primary Teachers and Science subject leaders in Primary schools that develops teachers’ creativity in science teaching and explores effective thematic approaches to teaching science.

INVITE ONLY Established primary science leaders - Maintaining impactNY077

This follow-on course, for primary science leaders successfully completing NY003, will focus on current issues relating to primary science and explore strategies to ensure good progress is maintained within schools.  Subject leaders will benefit from the support of peers and educational specialist to identify the...