Sun, Sea and STEMistry!NN512

On day 1, participants will rotate around more than 10 practicals and work with other coordinators and PGCE students to propose ways to embed the practicals into WAU thematic units. On day 2, participants will showcase one science lesson and how they disseminated good practice with other WAU coordinators.

Pharmacy Schools ProgrammeNN511

Pharmacy Schools Programme. This innovative teaching resource, includes teaching plans and resources for Primary 1 – Primary 7 to support delivery of Personal Development and Mutual Understanding Area of learning of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. It raises awareness of self-care and community pharmacy services...

Getting started with Python programming - residentialCP298

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. During this two day residential you’ll learn about the three main programming concepts, sequencing, selection and iteration; sub-routines including functions...

ENTHUSE Partnerships Advisor InductionsEA002

ENTHUSE Partnerships are a collaborative programme designed to inspire young people in STEM subjects and careers. They bring together groups of schools and/or colleges to work together to improve outcomes for their young people.As an Advisor, you willWork with the Partnership to establish its network and leadership...

ENTHUSE Partnerships Advisor InductionsEA001

ENTHUSE Partnerships are a collaborative programme designed to inspire young people in STEM subjects and careers. They bring together groups of schools and/or colleges to work together to improve outcomes for their young people.As an Advisor, you willWork with the Partnership to establish its network and leadership...

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.

Computing Cluster work group leader specialist and support moduleFD031R

This specialist and support module will allow you to be able to lead a work group as part of the computing cluster. The course will discuss what a work group is, how it fits within the cluster and what the role of a work group leader is including planning, facilitating discussion and evaluating. 

Improving teaching through observationNE253

In this short course you will explore how to use informal lesson observations to help improve teaching and learning in a more proactive way and rethink the approach into a more beneficial experience for everyone. 

Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode for OCR specificationCP420A

An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in computer science. Students need to know how algorithms are designed to solve a problem, and how these designs are represented to other humans. This course references the OCR J277 9-1 GCSE Computer Science specification.During this course, you’ll develop your...

Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode for AQA specificationCP420B

An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in computer science. Students need to know how algorithms are designed to solve a problem, and how these designs are represented to other humans. This course references the AQA 8525 9-1 GCSE Computer Science specification.During this course, you’ll develop your...

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.

Coaching & Mentoring: Professional Development Leader ProgrammeFD024R

This training is for Senior and Lead PDLs who are looking to engage with more school level support and who wish to develop their use of coaching techniques.

Marty v2NS021

This course will provide an introduction to Marty V2, and how this fantastic resource can be used to enhance engagement in Computing Science principles and concepts across the primary setting. While this PL is targeted primarily at First/Second level, Marty V2 can be used as an unplugged Computing Science resource or...

Sphero boltNS020

This introductory course will provide the foundations for using Sphero Bolt in your setting, covering all of the basic functions of the Bolt and how to embed Computing Science concepts and approaches into your teaching. We will begin the course with a face-to-face, full day session at SSERC, getting hands on with the...

Assessment for learning through practical workNE251

This course will examine key strategies for formative assessment which can be integrated and utilised as part of practical science to evidence the development of students’ inquiry competences and skills. By gathering evidence at the point of learning you can make judgements about what the evidence shows and act...