Getting started – STEM Club Workshop GA101 / C02
Summary
The workshop’s aim is to assist secondary schools to start and sustain STEM subject clubs through their first 18 months, providing valuable information that will support and guide club leaders. The workshop is for teachers or technicians from secondary schools, Sixth Form and FE colleges across England with KS3, KS4 or KS5 provision. This regionally based face to face course lasts approximately 2 hours and enables course attendees to network, share ideas and best practice. The workshop includes practical club activities to try. The workshop explores the following topics:
- what a STEM Club is and what makes it successful and thriving
- how to gain support from senior leadership, colleagues, and other departments
- the benefits and impact of STEM Clubs: skill sets, knowledge, understanding, enjoyment etc.
- where to find support and potential sources of funding and resources
- planning your club, needs analysis and methodology
- how to advertise and market the club
- exploring ideas for first and follow-on activities
- top tips on how to maintain attendance
- how to include essential skills and knowledge of potential careers
- gathering evidence of success
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- identify the benefits a STEM Club will bring to your school, students, and yourself
- utilise best practice techniques to plan club engagement in both the short and long term
- create and implement a strategy to recruit students and gain support from colleagues
- identify club activities, resources, and potential funding sources
- engage support from STEM Ambassadors, parents, and local industry
https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/ondemand/481389/how-be-successful-and-thriving-stem-club-workshop
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Getting started – STEM Club Workshop | 10 March 2022 | 16:00-18:00 | The Keyworth Centre |
Actions
Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£80.00 +VAT |
|---|---|
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree |
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