A series of 5 bitesize virtual training sessions developed in line with the SBC Early Level Portal STEM pages and the National STEM Nation Award, evidenced through practitioner inquiry tasks.<\/p>\n
Aims:<\/p>\n
To increase knowledge and confidence to support and extend STEM through spaces, experiences and interactions, evidenced through practitioner inquiry tasks.
\nTo introduce and support consideration of STEM Nation Award- Education Scotland.<\/p>\n
Session 1
\nIntroduction to STEM, skills and capabilities through spaces experiences and interactions<\/p>\n
Introduction to STEM Nation Award-Education Scotland
\nPractitioner enquiry 1. \u201cIdentifying and developing skills and capabilities in ELC\/classroom\u201d<\/p>\n
Session 2.
\nFeedback practitioner enquiry 1.
\nSTEM and Creativity
\nPractitioner enquiry 2. \u201cSTEM into Christmas\u201d (indoors)<\/p>\n
Session 3
\nFeedback practitioner enquiry 2.
\nSTEM Gender Stereotyping and its impact
\nPractitioner enquiry 3. \u201cConsider gender stereotyping and its impact (in relation to STEM)\u201d<\/p>\n
Session 4
\nFeedback practitioner enquiry 3.
\nSTEM Outdoors and Beyond the Gate (Communities\/STEM Nation Award-Education Scotland)
\nPractitioner enquiry 4. \u201cSTEM outdoors\u201d<\/p>\n
Session 5
\nFeedback practitioner enquiry 4.
\nSTEM Pedagogy
\nA Check in, impact on practice and Check out, sustaining and building on impact<\/p>\n
Target Audience:<\/p>\n
All Early Learning and Childcare setting practitioners, Primary Teachers and support staff (ANAs, EYPs etc.)<\/p>\n
All sessions will be from 2pm – 3pm on the following dates:<\/p>\n
25 October 2024<\/p>\n
22 November 2024<\/p>\n
17 January 2025<\/p>\n
7 March 2025<\/p>\n
25 April 2025<\/p>\n