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Primary Science Improvement
This science programme is planned for schools who are seeking to improve the quality of science teaching and enrich pupils’ learning experience. In particular, the programme will explore the excitement and motivation of high quality primary science that can transform pupils’ development and learning, examining classroom practice, curriculum development and subject leadership.
Course Leader: Maria Dent
Maria is an Advanced Skills teacher in Derby who has worked extensively in both primary and secondary schools. Her chief concern is the enrichment of science learning for all abilities, especially the curriculum for more able pupils. Central to her approach is the use of effective questioning to promote higher order thinking skills and the use of models, diagrams as well as written text to extend pupils’ learning.
Autumn 2009: The state of science in the primary school
Science has been the core subject without a national framework and primary schools have taken a range of different approaches to develop its place within the curriculum. This event will explore the state and status of primary science and examine how the most effective schools are taking things forward.
- London Mon 21st September
- Birmingham Mon 28th September
- Leicester Mon 14th September
Spring 2010: Pupil progress and active assessment in reading
This course examines the nature of good and outstanding primary science teaching and how effective teachers embed active assessment, promoting pupil progress. The course will explore the development of thinking skills in science, interactive learning and assessment processes that are both creative and integrated within science activities.
- London Mon 18th January
- Birmingham Mon 25th January
- Leicester Mon 11th January
Summer 2010: Science for the more able primary pupil
Primary science teaching, perhaps more than English and Mathematics, has tended to be more ‘one size fits all’ with less attention given to the learning needs of individual pupils. This course will look at effective practice in extending primary science to meet the needs of individual learners, especially more able pupils.
- London Mon 26th April
- Birmingham Thurs 6th May
- Leicester Mon 19th April
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The course content above is indicative of plans for the programme at this stage but may be modified slightly to better meet the needs of participants during the year.
One-off courses: It is possible for additional colleagues from participating schools to attend any course for £100. For schools who are not participating in Upward Trends, day delegate attendance on any single course is available for £150.
Your Upward Trends Tutor. In addition to the 3 courses above, participating schools will receive year-round support from a colleague with experience of supporting school-tailored improvement projects. This support includes a project workbook, recent relevant research resources, personal support through telephone, email, face to face sessions and electronic links to other schools on the programme.
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