Professional Development Leaders: Our new Science and STEM offerFD032R

This module is to share information on the changes to STEM Learning delivery for Science and STEM CPD as we continue to evolve. All Science and STEM PDLs who were accredited before September 2024 will need to attend the session to understand the regional delivery model ready to deliver our CPD.

Facilitating with STEM LearningFD102

This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are undertaking Stage 1 of the Professional Development Leader Programme and who wish to become accredited with CPD Quality MarkYou should have completed FD101 before completing this course. This course will enable participants to understand more about...

Object oriented programming (OOP) in A Level computer scienceCP506

Object-oriented programming (OOP) is an approach to systems development that focuses on objects and the way that they interact. The OOP method of programming (or paradigm) is different to the procedural paradigm, which many programmers start out with on their learning journey.During this course you will learn about...

Space Education Quality Mark induction for secondary schoolsSE200

The Space Education Quality Mark (SEQM) is designed to support schools and colleges using the subject of space to inspire and engage their students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.The SEQM is an award given to schools that have used the context of space to enhance learning across...

Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3CP478

This evidence-based CPD aims to raise knowledge amongst teachers of how to achieve the most out of your students, working towards grades 1 – 3 in GCSE computer science. Whether you’re already teaching computer science or completely new to the subject, this course is designed to support your understanding...

Physics for non-specialists - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN513

The course will explore the big ideas which, underpin physics as well as common misconceptions. Teaching approaches will be used that can be applied immediately to the classroom which, help to elicit pupils’ thinking and move them towards the correct scientific understanding.

Improving Pupils’ Memory and Understanding in Science - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN515

The ideas in this course will be linked to the research literature that underpins how best to support pupils’ to build knowledge and strengthen their memory, as well strategies they can use to help them make connections and deepen their understanding of science. Time will also be given to help plan next steps.

Chemistry for non-specialists - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN514

Using established knowledge on how these concepts can be taught successfully, as well as common misconceptions, course participants will learn strategies for immediate classroom use.

Improving the use of impact assessment tools in CPD deliveryFD030R

This PDLP Specialist and Support module will focus on improving the use of impact and assessment tools in CPD delivery. We will look at ways in which the return rate of impact and assessment tools from participants can be improved, and how impact and assessment data can be used to improve and refine delivery of CPD.

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for Pearson specificationCP423C

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. This course references the Pearson 9-1 GCSE Computer Science specification, using programming questions and solutions from their specification and sample materials....

Spaceport - remoteSY103

The UK is planning to develop several spaceports to launch rockets carrying satellites into space. In this session, discover why the UK is uniquely situated for satellite launching and take on the role of space scientists to consider the key criteria for a rocket launching site and the suitability of several possible...

Our Solar System - remoteSY104

Participants will take a trip around the Solar System and a journey through time to increase their knowledge and understanding of planetary bodies and key events in the history of the Universe. Discover how the context of space can be used to deliver activities to enthuse and engage, enriching and supporting the STEM...

Mission to the Moon - remoteSY102

During this exciting session, participants will increase their knowledge of the Moon and learn how real missions and space research can be used to inspire their pupils and improve their STEM skills.Build ‘lunar’ mountains and work scientifically to investigate the relationship between the height of...

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for AQA specificationCP423B

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. This course references the AQA 8525 9-1 GCSE Computer Science specification and the pseudocode representation that will be used in exams.You’ll learn how to...

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for OCR specificationCP423A

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. This course references the OCR J277 9-1 GCSE Computer Science specification and their Exam Reference Language, allowing you to explore practical programming and OCR...