EP2709 An introduction to working scientifically - invite only RB024 / C08

Start date
30 Apr 24
Duration
1 Day
Location
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Shirley Avenue, Gomersal, Cleckheaton BD19 4NA View on Google Map

Summary

Improve children’s outcomes through effective teaching of scientific enquiry.Understanding ‘working scientifically’ is vital for children to develop ideas, skills, knowledge and understanding in science. This course will support you to implement strategies for planning, resourcing and organising enquiry.  You will explore teaching approaches that enable children to that develop their scientific thinking and help them understand scientific phenomenon in the world around them.

Who is it for?

Primary science teachers and leaders

What topics are covered?

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.

Who is the course leader?

  • Rachael Cuthbert

    I am a Lead Practitioner for Teaching and Learning at St. Mary's Academy Trust. I have previously spent 9 years as a class teacher during...

Outcomes

You will be able to:

 

• demonstrate an understanding of working scientifically skills

• understand the different types of scientific enquiry 

• appreciate the need for progression and the importance of teaching skills alongside knowledge

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
1 An introduction to working scientifically30 April 202409:30-15:00Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

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Cost

Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity feeFree
State-funded school or collegeActivity feeFree

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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