STEM Education Scotland Events

We are delighted to invite teachers and practitioners to register for the series of face-to-face events for Science and STEM being organised by Education Scotland.

Register now! The events are FREE to attend.

 The events are targeted at practitioners from various sectors including primary, early learning and childcare, secondary and ASN._

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Reimagining the BGE sciences curriculum (ELC, primary, secondary, ASN)

 

Target audience: These events are for practitioners from primary and also ELC, ASN and secondary sectors.

Purpose: Scotland will experience a STEM job revolution in the next few years as our nation transitions to Net Zero and seeks to excel in areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, life sciences, space sector and advanced manufacturing, amongst others. How is our sciences curriculum, learning and teaching preparing learners (aged 3-15 years) for this exciting opportunity? How can innovative approaches and pedagogies, including interdisciplinary learning and project-based learning, prepare learners for an increasingly technical and rapidly changing world? These events will provide attendees with a valuable and stimulating opportunity to engage with practitioners from other sectors to look at the whole journey from a learner perspective to help reimagine the teaching of sciences within their settings, ASGs and clusters. If you like to connect with others, learn about new approaches and dream big then these events are for you!

Location: Aberdeen

Details: 0930 – 1500 on Thursday 25 January 2024 at the Park Inn Hotel by Radisson, Aberdeen AB11 6EQ

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reimagining-the-bge-sciences-curriculum-elc-primary-asn-and-secondary-tickets-759633001757

 

Location: Stirling

Details: 0930 – 1500 on Thursday 14 March 2024 – Stirling Highland Hotel, Stirling FK8 1DU. * Note: NEW Venue

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reimagining-the-bge-sciences-curriculum-elc-primary-asn-secondary-tickets-759641537287

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 Unleashing Primary STEM Events Programme

 Target audience: Primary teachers looking for practical examples to implement STEM in their classroom and make connections across the curriculum. STEM novice or expert, it doesn’t matter, there’s something for all!

Purpose: You’ll recognise the moment when you unleash the power of STEM in the primary classroom. It could be the biggest Wow! moment a learner has ever experienced (like seeing a wee beastie super close up through a microscope) or the quizzical and curious looks when something unexplained has happened and learners are staring in disbelief and wonder. Your class may be literally buzzing and full of high excitement or uneasily quiet because learners are completely and utterly engrossed in their learning. Come and join us for a stimulating day of hands-on STEM learning, designed in as a direct response to requests from primary teachers across Scotland. Take away great ideas to use with your learners and make the most of the opportunity to connect with other teachers and partners who can help you unleash the power of STEM.

What to expect workshops and input

The following provides a flavour of some of the workshops and input running across the events. Note: the workshops on offer at each event will vary.

  • STEM through stories – making connections between STEM and literacy
  • STEM resources to help you plan great learning and teaching in STEM
  • Makedo with engineering – a world of possibilities
  • STEM on a budget
  • Putting the M in STEM – bringing numeracy and mathematics to life through STEM contexts
  • STEM goes digital
  • STEM in the GREAT Outdoors
  • Data literacy – See data in a creative new way

 

Location: Dundee 

Details: 0945 – 1500 on Wednesday 31 January, Contemporary Arts Centre, Dundee DD1 4EA

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/primary-stem-unleashed-tickets-774294705307 

Location: Edinburgh

Details: 0945 – 1500 on Monday 26 February, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/primary-stem-unleashed-tickets-774309880697

 Location: Glasgow

Details: 0945 – 1500 on Thursday 29 February, Mercure Hotel, Glasgow G1 1DQ * Note: NEW Venue

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/primary-stem-unleashed-tickets-774313862607

 

Location: Dumfries

Details: 0945 – 1500 on Friday 01 March, The Bridge, Dumfries DG2 9AW

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/primary-stem-unleashed-tickets-774322558617 

 

Location: Moray

Details:  0945 – 1500 on Wednesday 13 March, Kinloss Primary, Moray IV36 3SX

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/primary-stem-unleashed-tickets-774325467317

 

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Significant events for all sectors (Secondary, Primary, ELC and ASN)

 Making Scotland’s Future Engineering Careers Event for Practitioners

Target audience: All primary, secondary, ELC and CLD practitioners who want to prepare their learners for the rapidly changing world of work and innovative STEM career pathways

Details: 1545 to 1800 on Monday 22 January – Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow G51 1EA

Purpose: Scotland’s economy is transforming rapidly in the coming years and there is an increasing and urgent demand for a skilled workforce to enable this transition to take place. Research shows that educators have a pivotal role to play in equipping learners with the skills for learning, life and work and promoting relevant pathways to learners, parents and carers. This professional learning event has been designed for Scotland’s educators to help them excite and inspire our children and young people about their future career opportunities.

Book: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscevents/1060614

 

STEM Nation EXPO event for learners and practitioners: Celebrating Success, Inspiring Innovation

Target audience: Practitioners and learners from primary, ELC, ASN, secondary and CLD sectors

Details: 1000 – 1400 on Wednesday 06 March, Glasgow City Chambers, Glasgow G2 1DU

Purpose: This event will be a showcase and celebration of STEM Learning in Scotland and is for both learners and practitioners. This is a fantastic opportunity for practitioners and young people to connect with award-winning STEM Nation schools, settings and groups and a host of dynamic partners that can support STEM learning in your settings. Find out about exciting and innovating practice in STEM. Learn about the support from a wide range of inspiring partner organisations, including Young STEM Leader programme and STEM Ambassadors, and take away loads of ideas and inspiration!

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stem-nation-expo-celebrating-success-inspiring-innovation-tickets-775658815397

 

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Assessment and moderation in BGE sciences – Secondary

Target audiences: Secondary science teachers

Details: 0930 – 1500 on Tuesday 23 January – The Studio, Glasgow G2 6AE

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/assessment-and-moderation-in-bge-sciences-secondary-tickets-759622630737?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Raising attainment in BGE sciences – Secondary

Target audiences: Secondary science teachers

Details: 0930 – 1500 on Thursday 22 February 2024 – COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh EH12 5BH

Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raising-attainment-in-sciences-secondary-tickets-759635418987?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

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Details about these events are available on our STEM blog: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/STEMcentralinmotion/2023/11/28/dont-miss-out-education-scotland-science-and-stem-events-programme/ and also our national STEM events calendar: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/events-calendar-2/

 

We’re very much looking forward to connecting with practitioners and teachers across Scotland over the coming months. Please email us at stem@educationscotland.gov.scot if you have any questions.

 

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