The RDS is calling for Expressions of Interest from primary school teachers interested in participating in the 2015 /2016 RDS STEM Learning Facilitator programme to become peer-leaders in science and maths primary education.
Those interested in finding out more are welcome to attend an Information Evening in the RDS at 6pm on May 6 – please email katy@rds.ie [1] to register your attendance.
Full details are available at www.rds.ie/stem [2] and the deadline for Expressions of Interest is Wednesday, May 21, 2015. The programme will take place in St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra across 10 weekday evenings between September 2015 – May 2016
About RDS STEM Learning
RDS STEM Learning is an innovative and interactive professional development programme aimed at developing participants’ pedagogical and conceptual knowledge of science. The programme places a strong emphasis on inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning science at primary school level. The programme also aims to increase teachers’ confidence in teaching science and bring together a professional learning community.
RDS STEM Learning was developed and piloted from 2012 – 2014 by the RDS, St Patrick’s College of Education and CASTeL, SPD/DCU. Following a successful external evaluation of the project, it is now being scaled-up in partnership with SFI Discover. Through this partnership the RDS and the SFI Discover, Discover Primary Science & Maths Programme (DPSM)/ESERO CPD programme, offer a range of continuous professional development opportunities in science and maths education to primary school teachers.
Links:
[1] mailto:katy@rds.ie
[2] http://www.rds.ie/stem
[3] http://blackrockec.ie/sites/default/files/STEM.gif
