European Amgen Teach initiative
This is an exciting opportunity to participate in a series of professional development workshops for the Sciences. These workshops offer teachers upskilling in areas that are in line with new developments in Science education in Ireland.
Amgen Teach aims to deepen student interest and achievement in Science by strengthening the ability of life science secondary school teachers to use inquiry-based teaching strategies in the classroom. Amgen Teach uses training workshops and distance learning events to provide educators with the skills and confidence necessary to transform the student experience in learning Science.
The PDST will run three Amgen Teach workshops in 2014 – 2015:
Workshop 1: Teaching Science through Inquiry
Venue: Maynooth University
Date: Saturday 18th October 2014
Workshop 2: Data Collection and Analysis: Using Sensors and Analysing Secondary Data.
Venue: Maynooth University
Date: February 2015
Workshop 3: Exploring Earth and Space
Venue: Maynooth University
Date: April 2015
Requirements for teachers: Teachers are required to register on the Amgen Teach website.
To register for these events please follow this link: http://www.amgenteach.eu/register
(Instructions on registering for this initiative are attached).
Teachers will also need to complete a pre and post evaluation questionnaire prior to and immediately after all workshops have been attended.
Information about Workshop 1: ‘Teaching Science through Inquiry’ is available on the attached flyer and on the PDST website.
Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
