Planning for interdisciplinary learning and teaching in the context of renewables for second and third level

Wednesday 22nd January 2014 1615 – 1830

Dundee Science Centre Science Learning Institute is working with partners to develop its learning programme for 2014, for children, young people and practitioners. The first of our offerings for 2014, delivered by colleagues from the School of Education, Social Work and Community Education at the University of Dundee, brings the STEM Central Renewables learning journeys to life.

“Learners explore the nature and sustainability of energy sources and discuss benefits and assess possible risks to form an informed view of responsible energy use.” (Education Scotland Curriculum for Excellence: sciences experiences and outcomes: Energy sources and sustainability)

The energy sector is set to become a key driver in the Scottish economy, offering exciting job opportunities for people at every career stage. Scottish engineering is at the forefront of development of renewable technologies. How can you connect your learners to the exciting opportunities of renewables?

Renewables as a context offers opportunities to explore:

• learning around modelling, number sequences, formulae and problem solving in mathematics;
• the importance of mathematics in the real world, how mathematics impact on our world and the mathematical skills required for different job roles and career paths;
• application of scientific and mathematical knowledge and skills to engineering 3D objects;

and to develop the capabilities of responsible citizens by:

• developing knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotland’s place in it;
• evaluating environmental, scientific and technological issues.

In this session we will take you on a journey to enhance your knowledge and awareness of renewable energies, explore practical activities to support learning, and help you to develop medium term contextualised plans using the STEM Central Learning Journey planning resources.

This session is recommended for practitioners planning for learning and teaching at second and third level in sciences, technologies, engineering and mathematics.  This event will be held at Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, DD1 4HN. A number of charitable trust funded places are available. If you are interested, please contact us on learning@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk. The session runs from 1630 – 1830 with arrival for registration and refreshments from 1615.