|
|
New CPD Project to Boost Science Teaching in Local
Schools
-
A unique project that involves collaboration between
CDP providers and a science centre.
-
Country’s most respected figures in primary science
teaching, Bob Ponchaud and Anne Goldsworthy, are invited to deliver
innovative and engaging CPD for teachers involved in the project
-
The Active Learning in Primary Science (ALPS) project
is supported by Bristol City Council and facilitated by At-Bristol science
centre and the Science Learning Centre South West.
Eight schools in Bristol are set to benefit from a new
programme, The Active Learning in Primary Science project, tailored to
boost teaching and learning of science at Key Stage 2. The project is
jointly delivered and hosted by At-Bristol science centre and the Science
Learning Centre South West, and is supported by the city’s local council.
“The Active Learning in Primary Science Project is an exciting opportunity
for the Science Learning Centre South West to develop primary teachers
from schools across Bristol. This project is not a one-off hit but a
blended programme of truly continuous professional development focusing on
teaching and learning science, hands-on scientific enquiry and subject
leadership. This programme will impact on teacher’s confidence to deliver
science at key stage 2 and demonstrates Bristol Education Authority’s
commitment to improving standards in primary schools.” Bryan Berry,
Director, Science Learning Centre South West.
“This project is yet another exemplary effort of how science centres are
contributory towards science education and we are really pleased to be
chosen as one of the key players to deliver this project. At-Bristol has a
solid team of science communicators, who are very experienced in
connecting young people with science through inspiring and creative
activities which have proven to help invoke energy into classroom
teaching.” Edel Fletcher, Learning Manager, At-Bristol.
Participating schools will receive a series of CPD training sessions
hosted by leading science teaching experts Bob Ponchaud, a former Ofsted
Insepctor, and Anne Goldsworthy, a leading science teaching consultant. In
addition, teachers will also benefit from a series of unique school-based
workshops to be led by experienced science communicators from At-Bristol.
These workshops will be carried out in a real-life classroom setting,
where teachers receive hands-on experience practising their skills with
their pupils.
Schools that have signed up for the programmes include, Fair Furlong
Primary, Holymead Junior, Burnbush Primary, Our Lady of the Rosary,
Christchurch CE VC Primary, St Matthias & Dr. Bell’s Primary and Ashley
Down Junior.
The project will culminate with a celebratory event in July 2007 with a
showcase of work and results from the pupils.
For press enquiries please contact Mavis Choong, At-Bristol Press
Office
0117 915 7152 / 0796 733 4152 /
mavis.choong@at-bristol.org.uk
Notes to Editors:
-
At-Bristol is a leading science centre in the UK and a
major player in the worldwide science centre movement. It aims to be a
world-class science and natural history centre that makes distinctive,
valued and recognised contributions to informal science learning and
public engagement with science across Europe. A registered charity,
At-Bristol has hosted more than three million visits and continually
strives towards making science accessible to all.
www.at-bristol.org.uk
(Registered charity no. 1049954)
-
The Science Learning Centre for the South West is
a partnership between At-Bristol and the Universities of Bristol and
Plymouth. At-Bristol is the only science centre in the UK to be at the
heart of this DfES funded initiative, delivering continuous professional
development to science educators across the south west region.
www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk
|
