Thinking, Doing, Talking Science Taster 2

CPD

Duration: Taster – 1.5 hours

Suitable For: Teaching staff, ECTs, TAs, science leads

Taster 2 – Creative Investigations: A hands-on exploration of different types of practical investigations suitable for KS1 and KS2. This course demonstrates how small changes to how practical science is delivered can increase the level of thinking and enjoyment. Curriculum topics covered in the course can be adapted to the requirements of the school.

Taster 2 Creative Investigations Course Outcomes

How to encourage higher order thinking and problem solving skills.

Practical ideas to take straight back into the classroom.

Address topic areas which are less suited to fair test type investigations

If you’re a teacher interested in booking a TDTS CPD session please contact us on [email protected]

The project has been funded and evaluated by the Education Endowment Foundation and has been created and is being delivered by Science Oxford, in partnership with Oxford Brookes University. Find out more about the project here.

You can also find out more about our Schools Membership scheme here.

Pricing

Twilight - 1.5 hours

Price - £210 + VAT or free of charge as part of Science Oxford’s annual membership

Suitable for Teaching staff, ECTs, TAs, Science Leads

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Thinking, Doing, Talking Science Taster 2

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