SFI DPSM and ESERO Ireland Teaching Hands-On Primary STEM CPD Series Workshop #3 - Rockets and Space: Journey Into Space

This CPD Series is a partnership between Kilkenny Education Centre, Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Discover Primary Science and Maths programme (DPSM) and the European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO Ireland).

Online CPD workshops that cultivate curiosity! The SFI Discover Primary Science and Maths (DPSM) programme and the European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO Ireland) are now offering places to individual teachers wishing to build their confidence in teaching STEM subjects. These free workshops, in partnership with Kilkenny Education Centre, will;

• Be delivered by STEM education experts to build participants knowledge and confidence in STEM teaching,
• Use a practical, hands-on approach which links directly to the SESE Curriculum, and
• Outline tools that can be used in the classroom or when teaching STEM online. 

During the workshops, participants will be introduced to the DPSM/ESERO Framework for Enquiry and new DPSM activities which enable teachers to harness students’ curiosity to lead STEM lessons. This supports the enhancing of teacher capacity as outlined in Pillar 2 of the STEM Education Policy Statement.

Workshop #3 of this Series, Rockets and Space: Journey Into Space (taking place on Wednesday 25^th May and Wednesday 1^st June 2022, from 4 - 5p.m.), will look at how to use a narrative to include multiple aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths curricula during lessons. This not only allows teachers to explore inquiry-based learning, but also encourages teachers to teach in a way that enables students to show their strengths, innovation, and ingenuity. Curriculum Link: Energy and Forces, Materials (also including Maths, Engineering, Technology).

SFI DPSM and ESERO Ireland Teaching Hands-on Primary STEM CPD Series

There are three workshops in this Series in total. Teachers must register individually for each workshop/s in the Series they wish to attend.

• SFI DPSM and ESERO Ireland Teaching Hands-On Primary STEM CPD Series Workshop #1 - Biodiversity and Environment: Birds, Trees, Bees and Seasons
• SFI DPSM and ESERO Ireland Teaching Hands-On Primary STEM CPD Series Workshop #2 - Insulation: Investigating Hot and Cold
• SFI DPSM and ESERO Ireland Teaching Hands-On Primary STEM CPD Series Workshop #3 - Rockets and Space: Journey Into Space