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Certificate of Achievement

Catriona Emma Kelly

has completed the following course:

Teaching Primary Science: Getting Started

National STEM Learning Centre

This online course was CPD for primary teachers of pupils aged 5-11 years and introduced: resourcing primary science, Working Scientifically, scientific enquiry and progression of scientific skills. Learners were encouraged to reflect on their classroom practice throughout this course.

3 weeks, 3 hours per week

Tanya Shields

Primary STEM Lead

National STEM Learning Centre

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • Develop confidence in carrying out practical science for 5-11 year olds
  • Explore ideas for effective practical work in primary science
  • Identify the types of enquiry and when to use them
  • Investigate activities which engage children in learning about science
  • Design opportunities for developing thinking and reasoning through science

Syllabus

  • Resourcing practical science easily
  • Managing practical science in the primary classroom
  • Identifying types of enquiry
  • Embedding practical science in planning
  • Exploring activities which spark curiosity
  • Developing thinking and reasoning skills

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Issued on 1st April 2020

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This certificate represents proof of learning. It is not a formal qualification, degree, or part of a degree.

Free online course:

Teaching Primary Science: Getting Started

National STEM Learning Centre