Primary Science Conference - Making Changes in Primary Science Event
Time:
09:30
- 16:00
Date:
18 June 2015
Venue:
Checkland Building University of Brighton Falmer Campus Brighton BN1 9PH
For more information regarding this event, please
telephone
Mathematics and Science Learning Centre on
023 80 598810
or
email
mslc@soton.ac.uk
.
Event details
The Ofsted science report "Maintaining Curiosity" highlights six factors that improve primary science. This practical conference outlines what these are and offers ideas and activities to help schools achieve this. In addition to the keynote speech delivered by Kate and Debbie from Primarily Science, attendees will be able to select from a range of workshop sessions delivered by Kate or Debbie. At the end of the day there will be an opportunity for action planning and a short questions and answer session.
Do you want to:- Make changes that make a real difference in your science teaching? Offer outstanding primary science learning opportunities for children while moving forward with curriculum 2014? Encourage independent learning in children? Set inquiry in a range of real-life contexts and how to assess inquiry skills? Workshop sessions available:- Planning for and monitoring National Curriculum coverage. Are they "Working Scientifically" enough yet? Assessing and tracking pupil progress without levels. Making the links between literacy and science. Monitoring pupils progress. Raising the profile of science. Conference Fees per person:- £130 discounted fee per teacher working at University of Brighton partnership schools. £100 discounted fee per additional staff attending from same partnership school. (£160 standard fee and £130 thereafter for non-partnership schools) Conference fee includes refreshments, lunch, all conference materials and resources. To book on this event contact the Mathematics and Science Learning Centre using the details below, giving your name, school, email address and details of any accessibility or dietary requirements.