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STEM Learning magazine: secondary and post-16 - autumn 2016

This edition of the magazine focuses on the new approach to GCSE food preparation and nutrition as well as the changes to A-level mathematics and computing. Paul Browning, Senior Project Consultant, is decoding the world of MOOCs and presenting the benefits of doing an online CPD course. Simon Quinnell, National Technician Lead, asks some critical questions about running a STEM club and lists some ideas on how to make a STEM club as engaging as possible. There are tips on how to improve teaching out of your area of specialism, carry out a risk assessment and how to make a scheme of work fit for purpose.  Karen Hornby, Science Specialist, gives some advice on how to make the most out of the intervention guides and Adam Little describes what science departments need to do if they wish to apply for a science recognition mark. The feature article focuses on performance management.

The magazine finishes with a short feature on STEM Ambassadors and a calendar of high quality CPD events.

 

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