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STEM Learning Magazine: Secondary - spring 2016

Under the banner of Building the next generation, three of the issues for trainee teachers are explored. Margaret Smith considers of what an initial teacher training programme for science teachers should consist, Tracey Baxter explores what is needed to create a ‘gold-plated’ curriculum plan for a science department and Ed Walsh explains what the teacher recognition scheme has to offer.

IT and Computing teacher, Reena Sikka, describes her unique training experience with the European Space Agency in Belgium and Steve Lyon describes why being a head of mathematics was his favourite job in school.

Leanne Trefz, head of science and mathematics, talks about her experience of taking part in the Teacher Industrial Partners’ Scheme (TIPS) at BP and Adam Little, Professional Development Lead at the National STEM Learning Centre, explains how the film Back to the Future 2 inspired his love of physics.

The magazine concludes with listings of some of the CPD offering of the National STEM Learning Centre and the Science Learning Partnership. 

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