Evening CPD Session for Primary Teachers for Engineers Week With our partners in Blackrock Castle Observatory we have developed a new classroom Resource called “The Power of Water”. To help you use this classroom resource we will run a number of workshops which will show participants how to use inquiry based learning techniques to promote children’s learning and understanding of Science Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).  Participants will explore the Power of Water using resources developed from DPSM and ESERO Ireland resources. Note: all sessions require a minimum of 10 participants to run Venue: Drumcondra Education Centre Date: 16 February, 2017 Time: 16:00-18:00 Book directly with Drumcondra Education Centre Venue: CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory Date: 28 February, 2017 Time: 18:00- 20:00 Contact Education Officer: frances.mccarthy@bco.ie Venue: Kilkenny Education Centre Date: 2 March, 2017 Time: 17:00- 19:00 Book directly with Kilkenny Education Centre Venue: Galway Education Centre New date: 6 March 2017 Time: 19:30-21:30 Book directly with Galway Education Centre by email: info@galwayec.ie   Space Awareness MOOC - Teaching with Space and Astronomy in the Classroom - Registration Now Open 5th September 2016 Using the context of space, this MOOC will help understand and put into practice the Inquiry Based Science Education (IBSE) methodology, learn more about using ICT tools for education, develop teaching strategies to manage diverse classrooms, and promote gender balance. Participants will also learn why and how to introduce space careers to students. The course starts on 5th of September 2016. Teachers can register now at the EUN Academy platform. Read More Continuous Professional Development Programme of Support 2016/17 September 2016 - May 2017 Since 2009/10 DPSM has offered in-school CPD to over 6,000 primary teachers in over 500 schools. This year, in partnership with ESERO Ireland, we are offering a programme of science and maths support (including CPD) to your school. Read More