Explore the elements of engagement and how they can help you to deliver inspiring experiences for your students.
Join our expert trainers in-person for a full day session at our museums in either London, Manchester, York, Bradford or Shildon. Select your location below to see upcoming courses and to book.
Our courses are free for educators in the UK. Delivered by our friendly, expert trainers, day courses include lunch as well as resources and materials for you to take away with you. If you book a slot but can no longer attend, please email us as soon as possible to allow other educators to book.
SUITABLE FOR: Primary and secondary teachers/Educators/Community group leaders based in the UK
COST: Free for UK participants thanks to funding from our Science Museum Group Academy partners.
TIME: 10.00 – 16.30
What is this course about?
During this practical session, we will share creative and research informed approaches to help you create engaging and inspiring science learning experiences in the classroom and beyond.
You will have the opportunity to try out techniques and discuss ideas that will help your students to develop confidence and the skills to engage with and talk about science in the classroom and in their everyday lives.
All activities use easily obtainable materials, so that you can use them in your classroom straightaway.
What will I learn?
This session will provide you with:
How to create engaging science experiences informed by good practice from recent research.
New ideas to use with your students to build their scientific and mathematical skills.
Tools and techniques to support effective discussion in the classroom.
What can I expect on the day?
An example itinerary could look like:
10.15 – Welcome and Introductions
10.30 – Explore how science works and get students using their enquiry skills with this hands-on classroom activity
11.45 – Break
11.55 – Discover our planning tool to help you put research into practice
13.20 – Lunch provided
14.20 – Facilitation: Practice your questioning skills and spark discussion
15.45 – Reflections and next steps
16.00 – Gallery Visit
Terms and conditions
We will provide information regarding how to prepare for the event and directions for attending.
We will provide resources to support the event content.
The course will run at the times stated.
In the unlikely event that we need to change the content, timing or date of the event we will notify you as soon as details are known.
The Science Museum Group shall not be liable where an event is cancelled or cannot take place due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
If you need to cancel your booking, we must receive written cancellation not less than 24 hours before the event to smgacademy@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Please read the information and directions provided before the event.
Please inform us if you have any access or dietary requirements.
You may change the name of the person attending the event, but you must let us know in advance, along with any access requirements.
If you know you will need to leave the event early, please tell us in advance.
Please let us know if there is an activity you feel unable to take part in.
