This is one of the first professional development experiences that has really helped me to make sense of the ideas coming from the strategies and AfL - thank you. (Secondary teacher, Solihull)
I have had many professional development experiences, but this is the first time I feel that my practice has been challenged and transformed in a way that works for me in my classroom. (Primary Teacher, Edinburgh)
The influence of our work in science is widely recognised. We are best known for helping schools to develop the use of innovative and engaging approaches to teaching, learning and assessment. Unless indicated, the course will be led by Brenda Keogh, Jane Turner, Stuart Naylor, Jo Horlock or Jo Moules. They have worked in and with schools for many years, and are actively involved in current initiatives and curriculum innovation, meaning that our courses will always be professionally relevant, engaging and inspirational. The following courses are available to any organization or group, in the UK or beyond. The course description indicates the age appropriateness of each course. Science Specialist Colleges should get in touch to discuss the special arrangements we have to support their work.
Many pupils report that their best science lessons are the ones that make links with their everyday lives. This course allows you to identify the hooks that grab their attention and make science relevant, engaging and exciting.
Building on pupils’ natural curiosity can only lead to engagement and success. Questioning and talk are two powerful ways to unlock that curiosity and harness pupils’ desire to learn. This course looks at these ideas in detail.
Are you looking for new ideas and fresh approaches to teaching science with young children? This creative course provides plenty of inspiration.
Do you want to hook in reluctant learners whilst helping them to develop the
skills needed for sharing their thoughts in a structured and sequenced way?
An image is worth a thousand words. Displays should make the classroom into a learning tool. Do you want to use the walls (and windows) of your classroom to maximise pupils’ learning?
Everybody is talking about talk, but do you view pupils’ talk as a problem or as a starting point for learning? Do you want to find strategies to get pupils talking that make your life easier, lessons more enjoyable, and learning more engaging and secure?
Everybody is talking about talk, but do you view pupils’ talk as a problem or as a starting point for learning? Do you want to find strategies to get pupils talking in maths lessons that make your life easier, lessons more enjoyable, and learning more engaging and secure?
Do you want to find out how to transform science in your school? Using puppets in science lessons engages pupils. They think more, talk more, learn more and enjoy their learning more.
You want to make science lessons in your primary school engaging, entertaining and fun, and ensure that pupils are learning. But how do you do it?
Do you want to use a deceptively simple strategy that makes lessons more enjoyable and learning more creative and engaging? This course looks at the range of ways that Concept Cartoons can be used to enhance subject knowledge and support teaching, learning and assessment in your school.
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