Local schools sought to take part in new project 'Thinking, Doing, Talking Science'

The Mathematics and Science Learning Centre will host an information evening for Year 5 Teachers, Science Subject Leaders and Senior Leaders, Thursday 26th May 2016.

The project focuses on developing creative and challenging science lessons that encourage pupils to use higher order thinking skills. This study will consist of a randomised control trial to consider whether the approach has an impact with a wider model of delivery across 7 regions in England. An efficacy trial into the approach in Oxfordshire resulted in a statistically significant impact on pupils' attainment and their attitudes to science.

Project Lead: Julie Reynolds Senior Teaching Fellow, Primary PGCE

Key Information:

• 30 local schools are sought to take part in the trial.
• Half will be the intervention group and receive training in 2016-17. The other half will be the control group and receive their training in 2017-18.
• There will be 4 days of free training across a school year for Y5 teachers (and a second teacher if one-form entry).
• Schools also receive a grant and science equipment.

Date: Thursday 26th May 2016

Venue: Mathematics and Science Learning Centre, Level 3 Building 29, University of Southampton SO17 1BJ

Timings: Refreshments from 4.00pm, presentation at 4.30pm followed by time for questions

To reserve a place please send your name, school and email address to mslc@soton.ac.uk

Further details on the project can be found here.