A programme which empowers teachers with the confidence and skills to deliver “inspiring and motivating STEM lessons” to primary pupils has been launched in North Lanarkshire.
Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) aims to ensure the high-quality and engaging delivery of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education.
Two science development officers have been appointed to promote these subjects across North Lanarkshire’s 120 primary schools. They will develop local science networks, organise events and deliver professional training to teachers.
RAiSE is a programme of The Wood Foundation, Education Scotland, Scottish Government and participating local authority.
John Cochrane, one of the recently appointed development officers, said: “We are determined to ensure that all primary pupils have the opportunities to benefit from STEM subjects, which are vitally important to developing creative thinkers and problem solvers.
“Professional learning is key to increasing confidence. As a teacher myself, I understand the pressures we face in delivering a varied curriculum with a number of different drivers and priorities to strive towards.
“Rather than viewing STEM as an add-on, I will be working with teachers to develop opportunities which make STEM a vehicle to address existing goals in a way that really excites and engages learners.”
Anne Munro, council head of education, added: “This is a really exciting opportunity to be working with the Wood Foundation as part of the RAiSE programme, which provides our teachers with outstanding professional learning opportunities.
“We are committed to providing our young people with opportunities to develop skills for life, learning and work.
“It’s vitally important that more young people are inspired to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics.”
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