Professional Development

To book please contact the Science Learning Centre London, tel. 020 7612 6325 or www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk/london

Creative science exploration (KS2 & KS3) 
8 October or 19 November 2008
This one-day course looks at how Launchpad's approach to questioning, exploration and open-ended learning can be used to stimulate discussion and excitement about science on a visit , or through practical experimentation in your classroom.
Course code: LNC08106

Telling tales: using stories to support science learning in the Early Years (FS & KS1)
25 September 2008 or 25 February 2009
Try out techniques for adapting traditional stories to bring out science concepts and vocabulary relevant to early learning goals. You’ll see one of the Museum’s tried-and-tested storytelling sessions. Then you’ll develop your own storytelling session to use in school.
Course code: LNC08056

Creating a buzz: planning a primary science week (KS1 & KS2)
12 November 2008, 5 March 2009 or 15 June 2009
Running a science week is highly rewarding, but the task of making it happen can be daunting. We’ll provide advice, contacts and ideas for activities to help you set up a science week at your school. Teachers who have run a science week will share their experience, giving you a realistic picture of the benefits and how to avoid the pitfalls. You will try some science week activities and draw up a plan of action based on what you have learned from the day.
Course code: LNC08108

Teaching science in the Early Years and KS1 (FS & KS1) 
26 January 2009 or 25 June 2009
Explore how creative approaches can be used in science in the Early Years. You’ll try activities and share ideas that give children first-hand experience of exploration, observation, and problem-solving. You will also experience how the Science Museum can support and enhance the learning of science and literacy at Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1.
Course code: LNC08111

Talk Science: tools and techniques to deliver contemprary science
14 November 2008, 6 March 2009 or 1 May 2009
This popular hands-on course focuses on how to run classroom discussions around contemporary science issues. Sessions link to 'How Science Works' and you will try innovative formats to inspire and facilitate discussion.
Course code: LNC08105
Click on the Talk Science link on the left-hand menu to find out whether this course is running free of charge in a region near you.

Science Newswise for teachers (KS4)
11December 2008 or 9 June 2009
Through this activity-based workshop you’ll examine the key characteristics of science news reporting and what students should know about the processes involved. You’ll explore how to encourage young people to engage with science in the news and equip them to evaluate and discuss critically what they read, see and hear.
Course code: LNC08028

Science Learning Centre London is run by the Institute of Education, in partnership with Birkbeck College, the Science Museum and University College London. The Science Learning Centres are a joint initiative by the Department for Education and Skills and the Wellcome Trust.