Embedding working scientifically in the primary science curriculum NY030 / C23
Summary
Working scientifically is at the heart of an outstanding primary curriculum. This course will give you lots of practical and innovative ideas to plan for engaging and manageable practical lessons. With a focus on scientific enquiry, you will be supported in developing children’s independence and confidence as they ask and answer their own questions. You will learn how to embed ongoing formative assessment within practical lessons, plan for a progressive working scientifically curriculum and leave with a range of resources and activities to implement in your school.
This course may support you with Science Leadership Benchmark 2 - High quality science curriculum
Who is it for?
Teachers and leaders of primary science.
What topics are covered?
This three day course covers:
- understanding and developing working scientifically
- skills progression in working scientifically
- developing subject knowledge
- assessment of working scientifically
- enriching the primary curriculum
- developing science capital
Not sure yet? Here is a free taster which will give you a better understanding of what to expect once you join the course. Please note, this is a free short activity you can do in your own time.
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered face to face.
How long is this course?
This is a three day face to face residential course.
Who is the course leader?
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Alex Sinclair
Alex is Primary Science Lead and Senior Lecturer at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. He writes regularly for teacher journals and has produced a...
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- develop practical and enquiry driven science in the primary classroom
- enable children to use a variety of approaches to answer relevant scientific questions
- develop strategies for ensuring progression and assessment of practical science
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leading and embedding working scientifically in the primary science curriculum day 1 | 20 May 2024 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Leading and embedding working scientifically in the primary science curriculum day 2 | 21 May 2024 | 09:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Leading and embedding working scientifically in the primary science curriculum day 3 | 22 May 2024 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
Notes
This is a residential course, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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Additional information
If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.
Alternative dates
St Blaise CofE Primary School, School Lane, Milton Heights, Abingdon OX14 4DR
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