Triple Science Support Workshops and consultancy - Autumn 2008

The Triple Science Support Programme is offering a funded series of autumn workshops and in-school bespoke consultancy sessions, designed to support you in delivering GCSE Triple Science in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Areas covered in the events:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Curriculum Planning
• Raising Attainment

Who should attend?

• schools not yet offering triple science GCSEs (or that have just started)
• schools likely to significantly increase the number of Triple Science students within the next two years

How will I benefit from these workshops?

• Improving your teaching and learning in the context of Triple Science
• Better understanding of the differences between delivery of triple and double science
• Small workshops ensure the support is tailored to your specific needs
• Meet other science teachers and pool resources and expertise
• Build confidence and competence in Newly Qualified Teachers to deliver Triple Science GCSEs in the next academic year
• Sessions delivered by experienced science specialist trainers with the full support of the National Network of Science Learning Centres

What themes will the training be based on?

• Increasing subject-specific expertise and improving teaching and learning
• Facilitating curriculum development and design
• Strategies for raising attainment
• Collaborative approaches to delivery.

How do I book onto a workshop?

Simply choose from the list below to view workshops in your area and book on through the Science Learning Centres website:

• Yorkshire & Humberside
• West Midlands
  
• North West
  
• London
  
• South East
  
• South West
  
• East Midlands
  
• North East
  
• East of England

Alternatively, you can simply download and complete the application form.

If you have any questions about the workshops, please give Gus Skilling a call on 01904 328368.

How many workshops can I apply for?

Each school can send two teachers to two events.

How can I arrange a bespoke consultancy session?

Schools can also apply for an in-school, bespoke training session. This session will be tailored to meet your school's requirements and will be held at a time suitable for you. There is no limit on the number of delegates at a bespoke session.

If you would like more information about the bespoke consultancy service, please email triplescience@lsneducation.org.uk

One of our regional representatives will be in touch to explain her bespoke consultancy works and to discuss your requirements.

Is there any support available for the TSSP e-learning project?

Two e-learning workshops have also been arranged. The events will introduce delegates to the TSSP e-learning modules and show participants how they can use new technologies to create their own e-learning resources.

• Yorkshire and Humberside SLC will hold an e-learning event on 1 December.
• London SLC will host their e-learning event on 11 February.

For further information on the TSSP e-learning project, visit the e-learning project (link e-learning project to this page: http://www.triplescience.org.uk/teaching/howteach/elearn/)

To book your place, visit the Yorkshire and Humberside or London page of the Science Learning Centres website.

How to find your local Science Learning Centre

We have incorporated a new SLC finder which you can highlight and click on to.