Developing excellence in the early years foundation stage NY012 / A17

Start date
5 Feb 18
Duration
4 Days
Location
National STEM Learning Centre, University of York, York YO10 5DD How to find us

Summary

"An inspiring course which has left me with lots to think about."
Past participant

Aimed at science subject leaders and Early Years practitioners, this highly practical course will help you identify and demonstrate good teaching and learning practices in science for children in Early Years. You will acquire a range of strategies to develop children’s experiences from child-initiated to more adult-directed and extended scientific enquiry.

The course focusses on the process of learning in the early years including ways to encourage talk and effective communication.  There will be opportunities to explore working with your local community.

This is a residential course, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course. Course fees vary for participants outside the UK. Please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk for more information.

Outcomes

You will be able to:

  • demonstrate good Early Years practice and exploit opportunities for science
  • provide and support quality adult input in the classroom
  • use effective approaches for assessment to inform progression
  • be able to use the local community to extend children’s experiences in science

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Developing excellence in the early years foundation stage- Day 105 February 201811:00-19:00National STEM Learning Centre
Developing excellence in the early years foundation stage - Day 206 February 201809:00-16:00National STEM Learning Centre
Developing excellence in the early years foundation stage - Day 304 June 201811:00-19:00National STEM Learning Centre
Developing excellence in the early years foundation stage- Day 405 June 201809:00-16:00National STEM Learning Centre

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