Assessing learning and development in the outdoors (Teachers in Wales only)NW027

 This one-day course will look at different ways to assess learning and development in the outdoors, including the wider benefits of health and increased physical activity.  Any enquiries, please email Wales Administrator: joss@techniquest.org

Teaching primary science: exploring spaceNE003

Explore the Moon, Mars and deep space with your primary pupils through practical activities and the exciting context of space exploration when teaching the primary curriculum. Learn about current and future space missions, aiming to explore our solar system and beyond. Discover effective ways in which to engage pupils...

The science of learningNE709

What is learning? How does it work? On this online, self-paced course you try and answer these questions, exploring how you can use the science of learning to inform your teaching and support your students’ learning.Drawing upon educational neuroscience and psychology (and combating neuroscience myths), you will...

Planning to maximise learningNE710

As a teacher who wants to promote the learning of your pupils, you'll want to make evidence-informed judgements and apply a range of approaches to respond and adapt teaching during and in between lessons.  Experts in assessment for learning, Emeritus Professor Dylan Wiliam, Dr Chris Harrison and Andrea Mapplebeck...

Space in the classroom: teacher conferenceSX003

Would you like to see ESA astronaut Tim Peake? We’re running a one-day conference, aimed at teachers in primary, secondary and FE who want to bring space into their classrooms. Running on 22 February 2018, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Teaching primary science: human spaceflightNE002

The context of human spaceflight provides an engaging way for learning STEM subjects. There are many topics in the primary science curriculum where you can use the theme of space to engage pupils. For example, designing an astronaut’s space suit can bring in aspects of the science curriculum to do with...

Science for secondary probationersNS203

This course will build on the practical experiences provided by the Scottish Universities Science School, which is attended by the vast majority of science teachers in their initial teacher education year in Scotland, and offer further opportunities to consolidate and enhance professional networks.Through this...

Differentiation for learningNE702

Managing behaviour for learningNE700

This online course will help you to be proactive about encouraging good behaviour in your classroom and in responding calmly to poor behaviour. This is a practical course. We will not delve deeply into theory of behaviour, but will focus on what you need to know to manage and improve the behaviour of your...