Thinking, doing and talking science RH298 / K22
Start date
3 Apr 19
Location
Fairfields Primary School, Apollo Avenue, Fairfields, Milton Keynes MK11 4BA View on Google Map
Summary
We are delighted to welcome Helen Wilson to share a wealth of evidence-based strategies and resources from the recent Education Endowment Foundation funded projects, ‘Thinking, Doing, Talking Science’.
The strategies and resources are particularly suited for Key Stage 2-3 transition and focus on the encouragement of pupils’ higher order thinking.
This will include the development of a dedicated discussion slot in science – the ‘Bright Ideas Time’ – and practical science for challenge.
A bit about Helen…
- A primary science consultant and an Affiliate Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, having previously been a Principal Lecturer in science education.
- Helen began her career as a secondary science teacher and then moved into primary teaching. She went on to lead primary teacher training programmes at Oxford Brookes University.
- Currently focuses on research into the links between creative, challenging primary science lessons and pupils’ attitudes and attainment. She jointly led the successful Thinking, Doing, Talking Science projects (2013-18), funded by the Education Endowment Foundation, working with 240 schools and more than 10,000 Year 5 in randomised controlled trials .
Outcomes
- you will acquire ideas on how to provide opportunities for creative investigations and problem solving
- you will gain essential advice on improving science at your school
- the implementation of innovative ideas will positively impact on pupil attainment and attitude.
Sessions
Date | Time | Location | |
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Secondary bespoke support | 03 April 2019 | 16:00-18:00 | Venue address |
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Cost
State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree |
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Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree |
Additional information
Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
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