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Thinking, Doing, Talking Science
Friday 13th September 2024
Thinking, Doing, Talking Science (TDTScience) is a four-day course for primary teachers that enables you to make science more practical, creative and challenging for all pupils, raising pupil’s attainment and self-confidence in science, especially in those with lower ‘science capital’.
Get Coding! micro:bit CPD
Friday 22nd March 2024
In this fun, hands on session, we will cover the basics of micro:bit programming, using both the Javascript Block Editor and Python, to give you the knowledge and confidence to run micro:bit lessons or after-school clubs in your school.
‘Scientists in School’ CPD course
Friday 22nd March 2024
Scientists in School provides teachers with a range of ideas, resources and contacts for bringing scientists into their schools and how best to work with them to raise children’s science capital.
‘Exploring Evolution’ CPD course
Friday 22nd March 2024
Exploring Evolution is based on research from the Milner Centre for Evolution which provides evidence for how teachers should approach the teaching of this subject to best develop children’s understanding.
Pupil Led Investigations
Friday 22nd March 2024
Giving pupils more creative input over what and how they investigate will really increase their engagement and motivation.
Focused Recording for Effective Assessment
Friday 22nd March 2024
Focusing pupils’ recording on the learning objective frees up time in lessons.
Practical Science to Develop Knowledge and Skills
Friday 22nd March 2024
A hands-on exploration of different types of practical investigations suitable for KS1 and KS2.
Bright Ideas: Science Talk for Thinking Skills
Friday 22nd March 2024
Bright Ideas: An introduction to the Thinking, Doing, Talking Science project followed by a participative session where we explore various discussion techniques to encourage pupils’ thinking skills. We also look at how these discussions can be recorded and used as evidence of progression and understanding. Bright Ideas Course Outcomes Understand the importance of a dedicated discussion […]