Leadership in STEM Education
About the programme
The SSERC Leadership in STEM Education programme is a 12-month professional learning (PL) programme that provides leadership opportunities at a whole-school level to educators across Early Years, Primary and Secondary settings and seeks to improve how STEM is delivered in their centre. Over the course of the programme participants will receive input across several areas including national STEM policy, leadership theory and practice in schools, STEM enrichment offers, and health and safety. Participants will also complete a professional enquiry on an area of interest relevant to them and their centre and present their findings at a showcase event at the end of the programme.
The Leadership in STEM Education programme is open to educators across the entire 3-18 curriculum and whilst it will appeal to aspiring and existing school leaders, it is also entirely suitable for practitioners who simply want to lead highly effective STEM learning and teaching in their centre.
Course aims:
- develop a strategic and forward-thinking approach
- to facilitate, initiate and lead change for STEM improvement within an educational setting
- develop and apply knowledge and understanding of STEM pedagogy
- to inform practice, extend the use of critical enquiry, reflection skills and data analysis
- to evaluate and strengthen the impact of practices on self and others
- enhance interpersonal skills, confidence, and resilience
- to lead change and development develop skills that support and empower learning communities to effect change
- develop support networks for personal and professional development
- share, investigate, and exchange information on current national developments
The course has been benchmarked at SCQF Level 11 and is aligned to the GTCS professional standards for Middle Leadership and Career Long Professional Learning. SSERC is working with GTCS to gain Professional Recognition status for the course, meaning that delegates who complete Leadership in STEM Education will be recognised for the accomplished expertise they will gain via the depth of enquiry and increased knowledge, skills and abilities.
For more info or to make contact please visit the SSERC website.
