I-LOFAR CPD Sessions
The I-LOFAR Education Team, supported by Science Foundation Ireland and ESERO Ireland, are delighted to be running Online CPD days for Junior Cycle Science teachers ahead of Science Week 2020, delivering interactive workshops and teaching resources to assist teachers in achieving the learning outcomes of the Earth and Space strand in the Junior Cycle Science curriculum.
In this free 2 hour workshop participants will explore the evolution of technologies for astronomy and space research, what this means for the future of space science and space exploration, as well as delve into the motions of planets, stars and celestial bodies and explore our place in the Solar System and our planetary neighbours.
Over the course of the session the activities and workshops will target the following Learning Outcomes in the Junior Cycle Science Curriculum;
- Earth and Space
- E&S1, E&S2, E&S3 Building Blocks
- E&S4 Systems and Interactions
- Physical World
- PW3, PW4 Systems and Interactions
- Nature of Science
- NOS1 Understanding about Science
- NOS2, NOS5 Investigating Science
- NOS7 Communicating in Science
These will take place online via Zoom with participant packs posted out ahead of the session. Numbers are limited to allow for an interactive format with discussion and questions.
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A certificate will be provided from Trinity College Dublin to all participants to confirm attendance on this CPD course.
Details for your diary
- Venue:
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- I-LOFAR Education Centre, Birr Castle Demesne, Birr Co Offaly
- Dates:
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- Wednesday 4th November, 18:00 – 20:00
- Saturday 7th November, 10:00 – 12:00
Followed by a virtual Astronomy in Birr: Leviathan to I-LOFAR Guided Tour (optional)
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***These CPD sessions are now finished. We hope to schedule more sessions next term – to register your interest please complete the form below***
We will contact those who have registered when dates are confirmed for future CPD sessions.
For any queries email education@lofar.ie
This course is part of the I-LOFAR Astronomical Midlands (AstroLands) Education Programme, run by Trinity College Dublin School of Physics and supported by Science Foundation Ireland and ESERO Ireland.
