Improving literacy and mathematical skills in science: professional development
The professional development listed here will help you develop strategies to improve students' literacy and mathematical skills.
Find out about the impact and benefits of schools engaging with subject-specific science continuing professional development (CPD) from the National STEM Learning Centre and Network: https://www.stem.org.uk/impact
Mathematics for scientists
Are you prepared for the changes at GCSE with more mathematical skills being tested? Would you like to know how to teach mathematical skills to your students so they can tackle issues across the three sciences?
In this course the participant will explore the mathematical requirements contained within the specifications for the new science GCSE and highlight the issues raised. Participants will develop a number of techniques which can be used to teach mathematical concepts required. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore, use and develop a number of free on line classroom mathematical resources for use in the science classroom.
New and aspiring heads of science
Outcomes
New to the role of head of science or are you ready to take on the challenge and looking for promotion? This course is designed to provide the strategies and techniques you will need to be successful.
You will be able to:
- employ a range of methods to strategically lead and manage your science department
- evaluate the skills you have and identify areas you need to develop to become a highly effective leader
- explain what outstanding teaching and learning in science is and use this to provide effective feedback
- use a variety of strategies to make teaching and learning in science more engaging and inspiring for students and colleagues
- employ a range of techniques to enable you to create a high performing team
- describe a variety of methods you can employ to develop the members of your team
- articulate how a range of approaches can be employed to support and enrich students’ experiences in science
- produce an action plan linked to your school development plan to implement and evaluate back in school or college
The course will run at the National STEM Learning Centre over 9 days with three residential periods and a webinar which focus on four ongoing themes within a science context, including:
- strategic leadership and management
- leading teams and change
- teaching and learning
- supporting and enriching learning