Wondering how to improve teaching and learning across your school? This course will explore the benefits and importance of Learning Communities in schools and the enhanced teaching and learning that results from such teamwork. The Lesson Study Model will be explored as a means of developing teaching practice within schools. Teachers will also be taken through the Action Research model developed b More

DTD01Database This: Databasing in the Science Classroom - Online CourseCourse rating:

Databasing wasn't meant to be difficult! This ONLINE course is a practical and hands on approach to using databases in the Science classroom. Teachers learn to create and manipulate a Microsoft Access database on the first 20 elements of the periodic table. Databasing skills covered in this unit include: creating a database table, adding & deleting data as well as creating query's, forms & report More

SEA00Sustainable Energy: An Unbiased Review of OptionsCourse rating:

The course is aimed at equipping high school teachers to tackle the complex issues of sustainable energy and climate change. The course will provide a balanced overview of the various options required to provide energy in the future while minimising environmental damage. Dr Sowerby favours no particular technology. The focus of the course will be on providing technical details on the various tech More

SI100Science ICT 1-Laptops in the Laboratory for LearnersCourse rating:

This course will discuss why, how and when laptops can be used effectively in the science laboratory. It will give teachers the confidence to develop their teaching style to become more IT-centred and in turn incorporate the use of computers in their classes. Topics of discussion will include - Why use ICT?; how to ensure originality and detect plagiarism; how to analyse data simply and effective More

SI200Science ICT 2-Spreadsheets and Slides for ScientistsCourse rating:

This course is aimed at teachers who wish to better their skills in using spreadsheets and presentation software, both for preparation and delivery of lessons and in the learning episode itself. It will give teachers the confidence to develop their teaching style to become more IT-centred and in turn incorporate the use of computers in their classes. Topics of discussion will include - using sprea More

STE00Science to Engage in their FutureCourse rating:

Science is something young students are naturally excited about, but it is soon labelled as 'the hard subject' with resulting disengagement of some students. A scientifically literate society is vital for our future on the planet. The ability of young people to decipher popular science and to engage in debate when they leave school are skills for the rest of their lives. Through PowerPoint lecture More

The most important factor contributing to the teaching and learning in schools is the teacher. As teachers we are always searching for ways in which to develop the learning of our students. This course draws on the research of John Hattie to present the most effective teaching practices and how to develop them in the classroom. Teachers will be provided with a number of strategies and methods for More