Using MyLearning as a Professional Development LeaderFD019

This short course will support you with understanding the functionality of the platform and will explain the rationale behind some of the components that you will find when leading CPD.

Establishing a STEM club - from creation to careersSC101

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course will take you through the process of planning a school science, technology, engineering or maths club, from developing a proposal and setting objectives, to creating a marketing campaign, developing...

STEM Clubs - Surviving and ThrivingSC102

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course explores key considerations of running a STEM club in the long term. It focusses on identifying the factors needed to support club progress and developing a club improvement plan that aids student...

Creative teachers:creative learnersNW037

Sparking Wonder: Science Tricks, Stunts and Mysteries!NN222

Teaching climate changeNE213

Developed in partnership with ESERO Ireland and ESERO UK, this course introduces the topic of climate change and the work of the European Space Agency. In this course you’ll explore the difference between weather and climate, as well as how climate is affected by earth process and human factors. You will...

Teaching primary biology: evolution and inheritanceNE008

Teach primary science effectively by developing your subject knowledge and confidence in science topics. This course will examine key subject knowledge within the biology elements of the primary science curriculum, focusing on the topic of evolution and inheritance. Through the course, we will demonstrate common...

Teaching primary biology: body processesNE009

We will support you throughout this course to further your understanding of the human body and look at ways of introducing the human body in your lessons. The focus is on developing your subject knowledge and classroom practice and activities. You will also explore some of the common misconceptions around this area...

Teaching primary biology: classificationNE010

Feedback for learningNE714

Marking has been identified as an area of excessive workload for teachers, but feedback is crucial for students to improve their understanding.On this course, you’ll explore evidence-based approaches for using written and oral feedback to support student learning without increasing your workload. You’ll...

Teaching primary science: electricity, forces, light and soundNE007

Teach primary science effectively by developing your subject knowledge and confidence in science topics. This course will examine key subject knowledge within the physics elements of the primary science curriculum, focusing on the topics of forces, electricity and light. Through the course, we will demonstrate common...

Teaching primary science: chemistryNE005

Teach primary science effectively by developing your subject knowledge and confidence in key science topics: materials and their properties, states of matter and changes in materials. Through the course, we will demonstrate common misconceptions children may have and show how to identify and overcome them through...

Curriculum design for secondary school scienceNE209

Discover the key components of a strong secondary school science curriculum.  You will compare different styles of schemes of learning, investigate the evidence base behind different approaches and be able to articulate the choices for your own setting and context. Use your scheme of learning to develop...

Managing the practical classroom: secondary scienceNE208

From managing behaviour and fostering positive attitudes, to implementing departmental processes and working with colleagues, you'll explore all aspects of practical activities in the school or college laboratory. You'll consider classroom layouts as well as the use of practical work to maximise learning. You'll also...

Teaching biology: inspiring students with plant scienceNE206

Students need to be able to apply their understanding of key biological processes to new contexts, and many students find this difficult. By using plants in your scheme of work, you can give your students additional opportunities to practice this skill.This course will help you in improving student learning through...