Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) resources.

These resources provide inspiring ideas for continuing professional development (CPD). They have been developed with the National Science Learning Centre, the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics and the New Engineering Foundation. Each module includes:

• stimulus video and on-screen guidance
• practical activities for CPD
• case studies
• the tools in Supporting your CPD
• Talking teaching, training and learning, downloadable resources to stimulate your thinking about effective teaching and learning approaches
• resources in Effective teaching and learning approaches
• frequently asked questions, a downloadable resource.

Each module can provide approximately 10 hours CPD and can help you fulfill your CPD requirements. Find out more by clicking on Supporting your CPD.

Explore your STEM module:

• CPD into action: Science
• CPD into action: Engineering
• CPD into action: Mathematics (In order to access this module you will be asked to register on the NCETM portal.)

To find out more about these STEM resources, read the booklet CPD into action: Science, Engineering and Mathematics.

Look out for the new QIA STEM Programme that will be launched in Autumn 2008. If you are a teacher of Science, Engineering or Mathematics, we want to encourage you to become a member of the national community of teachers of STEM subjects currently engaged in the Teaching and Learning Programme. You can participate by:

• becoming a Subject Learning Coach for STEM
• becoming an E-Guide
• joining Networks, peer and community activities.

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Could you become a Subject Learning Coach in a STEM subject?

Subject Learning Coaches are teachers who have received training in coaching in general and with specific reference to Science, Engineering and Mathematics. They have a special set of skills to bring to their organisations.

Subject Learning Coaches can be used in a variety of ways: as coaches, as agents of change and as champions of innovative approaches to professional development. This can be within their subject area or more widely in their establishments.