The Inventor’s Workshop - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLY NN029 / A22
Summary
Teachers will be introduced to ideas for developing and enhancing their own Science and Technology subject knowledge within the World Around Us curriculum, and build confidence in supporting pupils to develop their learning through designing and building models. The course will explore a range of inventions with particular reference to Northern Ireland inventors and will provide planners and resources for all of the activities as well as lots of ideas to take back for classroom use across the key stages.
Who is it for?
KS2 teachers and WAU coordinators from Northern Ireland ONLY
How will you learn?
face to face (day 1), online (day 2)
How long is this course?
2 days
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
Participants will:
- be introduced to a line of progression in the Design and Technology process and follow a framework that allows for the stages of development through which children naturally pass when involved in designing and making models to support scientific learning
- experience a range of activities designed to engage and excite pupils in science and wider STEM activities linked to the WAU curriculum
- acquire a range of skills through hands on experience, designing and testing models and consider how these can be used back in the classroom.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Inventor’s Workshop - day 1 | 10 March 2023 | 09:00-18:00 | Antrim Board Centre |
| 3 The Inventor’s Workshop - day 2 | 30 March 2023 | 09:00-18:00 | Antrim Board Centre |
Notes
Please note - if you work at a state funded school or college in Northern Ireland you will be eligible for the ENTHUSE subsidy upon full attendance on this course
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Cost
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£200.00 | |
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£200.00 | Subsidy available*£400.00 |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Outside the UK? Fee information
Check your school subsidy status
The subsidy value may be higher for your school or college.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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