East Ayrshire Digital Learning Library
An professional development session designed to showcase an existing Digital Learning Library. This involved not only showing what was available but to help practitioners see how the variety of materials on offer could be used in the classroom and incorporated into lessons. This was an opportunity to directly engage with practitioners and demonstrate the library’s functionality in a hands on setting.
A programme of work designed to develop both practitioner confidence in exploring engineering with pupils and also develop pupil understanding of engineering principles.
East Ayrshire Let’s Do Science
The transition from primary to secondary school marks a significant leap in the complexity of scientific concepts and practical work. This case study will be of interest to those who are looking to embed the use of science apparatus into their curriculum.
East Dunbartonshire Makedo Tools for Engineering
Makedo can transform classrooms into workshops of wonder; fostering a love of learning that can have a long-lasting impact on learners. This case study will be of interest to practitioners and settings interested in creative ways of developing their technologies and engineering practices through the use of Makedo from the age of 4 years old.
Argyll and Bute Developing Pupil Leadership in STEM
Read how an Argyll and Bute school and the Primary Science Development Officer, used the Primary Science Teaching Trust approach to developing pupil leadership, science and technology skills of P7 pupils through a STEM in Motion theme.
Midlothian – The Rescuers Engineering Design Competition
Listen as Primary Science Development Officer Donna Hanley explains and explores the impact of creating an engineering design competition created to ignite a passion for STEM in pupils and where they would learn about the engineering design process and engineering habits of mind.
An overview of Midlothian Schools STEMFEST where over 2000 pupils had the opportunity to engage with STEM stakeholders in exciting workshops. This case study will be useful for anyone interested in designing and implementing a STEM or science festival in their local authority.
Aberdeenshire Engineering Case Study.pdf
Aberdeenshire teachers have shared that incorporating STEM into a crowded curriculum could be challenging. There have also been requests for support focussed on engineering skills. The PSDO developed lessons aligned with the Engineering Design Process for two small, multi-class rural primary schools which related to a topic they were covering in school to address these needs.
Family Engagement through STEM Case Study ERC Caroline Collins.mp4
Overview of STEM family learning approach in order to increase awareness and confidence of parents and carers to support their children in STEM learning.
