Engineering bench skillsNS220

Engineering Bench Skills is the first part of modular course programme which focuses on developing key practical skills. Teachers and technicians will find these skills useful for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course. The 2 day course will...

Fabrication skillsNS222

Fabrication Skills is the second part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course. The course will allow technicians and teachers to...

Hot and cold metal formingNS225

Hot and cold metal forming is the fifth part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course. This two day course will involve learning...

Physics teachers' summer schoolNS209

This 2019 Summer School aims to offer opportunities that will support the delivery of National 4/5, Higher and Advanced Higher Physics.  In laboratory sessions, participants will have hands-on experience of new practical work both at SSERC and at Edinburgh University. The IoP Stirling Conference forms the substantial...

Science for curriculum leaders and heads of facultyNS218

Scottish science curriculum leaders wishing to increase the role they play in science developments in their department and school would benefit from this opportunity to experience a range of practical work outside of their subject area. Equipped with these new skills they will be better placed to lead and support...

Science for secondary probationersNS203

All PGDE science and final year undergraduates following a science with education programme in Scotland are invited to The Scottish Universities Science School (SUSS) which is held during their training year. Average attendance rates at SUSS are 95+%. The aims of SUSS are to provide: experiences relevant to teaching...

STEM teacher leader trainingNY725

Supporting STEM specialists who work with teachers, subject leaders/coordinators and senior managers to provide training as part of the National STEM Learning Centre and Network. The two days of training will develop excellence in course leadership and introduce the impact and evaluation mechanisms that ensure a high...

Technology makerspaceNS224

Our Technology makerspace course has been developed specifically for technology teachers and technicians who wish to learn and develop skills in the following areas; laser cutting, 3D printing, sublimation printing and vinyl cutting. These skills are essential for anyone wishing to introduce some of these newer...

The science of learningNE709

Online course. Flexible participation. Guided by Professor Paul Howard-Jones (The Secret Life of Four and Five Year Olds) and Professor Tim Jay, develop an understanding of the science of learning and discuss its impact on your teaching. Draw upon educational neuroscience and psychology to help you interpret student...

Welding skillsNS701

Welding skills is the fourth part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course. This two day course will involve learning how to...