At the end of November we had our first full day session with Glasgow's Primary STEM Leaders. It was a fantastic day with lots of activities, coaching and future planning for the rest of the year. We can't wait to see what fabulous learning experiences the group undertake in their schools and clusters this year and the impact it has on pupils. Keep an eye out in the new year for more updates about the group.

Supported by YESC (Young Engineers and Science Clubs) Scotland, STEM Glasgow will host 'How to Run a STEM Club' which will include having a go at using club resources and testimonies from practitioners who ran STEM clubs last year using the YESC resources.

Each school who attend will be given a resource pack to take away with them. This pack will allow schools to enter the 2018/19 YESC challenge 'ph of Scotland!'. The resource can be used with pupils from P5 - S6 and schools taking part will be invited to the celebration event at the Glasgow Science Centre on 31st May.

For more information and to sign up go to CPD Manager.

Course ID: 63986
Course Ref: STEM15

These sessions are designed to provide an introduction to the theory of unconscious bias and to challenge thinking and practise. We will look at how biases form and their effects on our own behaviours, on pupils and on the learning environment. There will be chance for people to reflect on their own practice and to take activities and discussions back into their own schools. These sessions are applicable to people in early learning, primary or secondary settings. Both sessions must be attended.     

Session 1 – Unconscious bias and gender stereotypes: What is the problem?

This session provides the groundwork into recognising and challenging our own biases and those of others. We will look into the science of biases, how they form and the reasons we should be looking to challenge them. We will provide some activities to try yourself and with your colleagues in school.

Session 2 – Bias and stereotypes in the classroom

We will start with an opportunity to share the effect of the activities you have tried so far. Following that this session will look at some the ways we can tackle biases. We will look at use of language, easy inclusive teaching tips as well as activities for the classroom, and the whole school environment.

*Both sessions should be attended

Sign up on CPD Manager using Course ID: 65324 Course Ref: STEM17T

Get involved with Glasgow Science Festival 2019 with the STEM Glasgow primary resource pack.