ESEU Testimonials

Primary
(England, Northern Ireland and Wales)
  • An excellent session, expertly taught, which not only was educational but was enjoyable and definitely provided lots of idea for practical investigations which can be used to promote science. 

(Primary teacher, Stoke-on-Trent)

  • Thoroughly absorbing with lots of practical ideas for teaching both inside and outside the classroom.  (PGCE student, University College, Marjon, Plymouth)
  • Great fun!  Really useful ideas for extension and lateral thinking.  (Primary teacher, Gloucestershire)
  • The experiments were simple but effective and I can imagine doing them in class.  (PGCE student, Manchester Metropolitan University, Crewe)
  • It was great to have such a knowledgeable facilitator – have learned a lot!  (Primary teacher, Sleaford, Lincs.)
  • An excellent practical workshop.  Interesting and educational.  (Primary teacher, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland)

Secondary
(England, Northern Ireland and Wales)
  • The Facilitator was friendly, approachable and passionate about his subject.  Fun and interesting day.
  • A great workshop!  Some fantastic ideas for making Earth Science an engaging and interesting (& fun) topic.  The Facilitator has renewed my interest in Earth Science and the Earth’s history.
  • Great session, far exceeded my expectations – I’m really looking forward to teaching this!  Thanks!
  • Extremely useful to be exposed to so many different practical options that could bring the subject alive in the classroom.
  • Very good to see how everyday items can be used for modelling scientific concepts
  • AMAZING workshop – the sheer density of awesome ideas per unit time defies belief.  Impossible not to absorb something.

Curriculum for Excellence – Social Studies and Sciences (Scotland)
  • I got some very good ideas of fun ways to study rocks / geology.  Pupils will be highly motivated! (Primary teacher, Falkirk)
  • Excellent relevant and useful workshop.  The activities are active and the children will certainly enjoy exploring rocks and their environment. (Primary teacher, Broadford, Isle of Skye)
  • What an interesting workshop!  I learnt a lot I did not know about in a short time.  Very effectively presented - made the subject come alive! (Secondary teacher, Monymusk)
  • Excellent hands-on activities directly relevant to what we teach our pupils and some great ideas for resources. (Secondary teacher, Berwick)
  • Excellent ideas, easy to use in the classroom.   Fantastic CD resource given, greatly appreciated.  Very inspirational! (PGDE student, University of the West of Scotland )
  • It was a very interesting experience which will help me to teach Earth Science more effectively in the future. (PGDE student, University of Stirling)

Earth Physics
(England, Wales and Scotland)
  • The experiments were all easy to follow and could certainly be replicated in the school
  • Brilliant as there are parts I can use in the new CfE courses at S1/S2 levels
  • Great ideas an inspiring workshop!
  • Engaging, with myriad opportunities for development and further investigation.
  • Useful ideas for applying Physics in the real world – makes it more relevant for pupils.
  • Very simple to set up, but really effective demos using apparatus available in most prep rooms!

 

 

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