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NY600A16Senior TechniciansAccredited Co-Leaders inScienceParticipantHandbook 2016-17

ContentsSection 1: Welcome.4Section 1: Welcome . 3Welcome to the National STEM Learning Centre . 3A Guide to Using the Participant Handbook . 5Useful Contacts . 6Section 2: Course Information . 7Introduction . 7Course Tutors . 7Course Outcomes . 8Course Structure . 8Assessment. 9Principles of assessment . 9Academic integrity . 9Types of assessment . 9Course Dates . 10Section 3: Module and Assessment Specifications . 14Module Learning Outcomes . 14Section 4: Support for Participants . 25Entry Criteria . 25Participant Responsibility . 25General Support . 25Course Tutors . 25Course tutor absence . 26Learning Resources . 26Handbooks . 26The National STEM Learning Centre community group . 26The National STEM Resouce Centre . 26The University of York Library . 26The University of York VLE (Yorkshare) . 27Quality Assurance . 27Professional Recognition and Accreditation Board (PRAB) . 27Participant Absence . 29Participant illness. 29Leave of absence . 29Dealing with withdrawals . 29Section 5: Assessment Guidance . 30Award Requirements. 30Academic Requirements . 30Writing skills. 30Academic Integrity. 30Ethical Principles . 31Referencing . 31Certificate Level Class Descriptors . 33Submission of Work . 34Penalties for late submission . 34Extensions (due to mitigating circumstances) . 34Marking . 35How the work is marked . 35Assessment of draft assignments . 35Marking criteria . 36Penalties for exceeding word limit . 36Feedback to participants . 36Compensation . 36Reassessment . 36Section 6: General Information . 38Complaints and Appeals . 38The External Examiner . 38Statement on Disability . 381

Statement on Health and Safety . Error! Bookmark not defined.Appendices . 39Appendix 1 Appeals and Complaints Procedure . 39Appendix 2 Programme Specification . 40Overview of Modules . 46Core Module Table . 46Quality and Standards . 47Please Note . 472

Section 1: WelcomeWelcome to the National STEM Learning CentreDear participant,Welcome to the Senior Technicians Accredited Co-leaders in Science course at the National STEM LearningCentre. We believe a quality education system depends on the quality of its teachers, and we are delighted thatyou have chosen to further your education with us.STEM Learning provides inspirational and innovative professional development for STEM teachers, technicians,lecturers and teaching assistants from across the UK. The 11m purpose-built Centre, situated at the University ofYork, features the highest specification teaching rooms and laboratories and the National STEM Resource Centre,which houses the country’s largest collection of science teaching and learning resources. This collection alsoincludes a growing number of maths, technology and engineering resources.The rate of scientific progress and change, across industry and research, has created a real need for subjectspecific professional development for STEM educators. Through partnerships with teachers, scientificorganisations, industry leaders and technology developers, STEM Learning offers support in teaching excitingscience by drawing upon best practice highlighted by contemporary research in science and the teaching ofscience. I am confident that you will consider your time here well spent; Continuing Professional Development(CPD) courses at STEM Learning are often described as ‘career defining experiences’ by our visiting teachers andlecturers.This handbook provides a quick step-by-step guide to the Senior Technicians Accredited Co-leaders in Science,including expectations, key contacts, administrative information, course content and assessment requirements.Please take the time to familiarise yourself with this document and gain an overview of the course requirements.During your course at the National STEM Learning Centre you will be supported by our skilled team of professionaldevelopment leaders. I encourage you to call on the expertise of our staff at any time during your course.I hope that you enjoy your time at the Centre, and find the knowledge and skills you develop valuable for years tocome.Yvonne BakerChief Executive, STEM Learning Ltd3

The National STEM Learning CentreThe National Centre began operation in November 2005, and was formally opened by the then Prime Minister, TonyBlair, in March 2006. It is now funded by the Wellcome Trust, together with the DfE, and a number of key industrypartners, for details please visit www.stem.org.uk/project-enthuse.The National STEM Learning Centre is run by the White Rose consortium of universities (Leeds, Sheffield, SheffieldHallam and York) who operate through STEM Learning Ltd, a private limited company. The directors comprise thevice-chancellors of the four universities and two independent members (one of whom is the Chair). The WellcomeTrust and Department for Education are represented at Board meetings by senior members of staff. The NationalSTEM Learning Centre occupies award-winning purpose-built premises on the campus north of the University ofYork.The goal of the DfE and the Wellcome Trust in establishing the network of Science Learning Centres is to transformthe quality of science teaching through programmes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for teachersand technicians of science in primary and secondary schools and in further education. The programmes spreadacross the traditional school sciences of physics, chemistry and biology, and extend into other fields includingpsychology and earth science. There is particular emphasis on reconnecting teachers with the frontiers of theirsubject and equipping them with the skills to engage and inspire young people so more of them come forward tocontinue their study of science post-16. A particular role of the National STEM Learning Centre is in developingsubject leadership, through CPD for heads of sciences in secondary schools, and science subject leaders inprimary schools. It is equipped to run residential courses of several days’ duration, as well as large conferences.From April 2008, the National STEM Learning Centre has taken responsibility for co-ordinating the national networkof Science Learning Centres.4

A Guide to Using the Participant HandbookWelcome to the course for Senior Technicians Accredited Co-leaders in Science (STACS). Successful completionof this course will mean that you will gain a University Certificate in Science Education and Leadership(Science Technician) awarded by the University of York.This handbook provides an introduction to your course and general information which you will find useful whilstworking with us. The handbook is divided into six sections.Section 1 introduces you to the National STEM Learning Centre and provides all the contact details that you mayneed while studying with us.Section 2 is an introduction to your course including all course and assessment dates. It details the coursestructure and provides information about what is expected from you, both while attending residential periods andwhilst you are back working in your educational establishment.Section 3 provides detail about the content of each module and the specific requirements for each assessment.Section 4 describes the support that is available to you during your course. It describes the roles andresponsibilities of your tutors and what electronic and paper-based materials are available. You can also find detailsabout how absence is dealt with.Section 5 details the assessment procedures including how to submit your work, how it is marked and whatfeedback you can expect.Section 6 deals with procedural matters that will be important to you. This section describes STEM Learning’sservices, support and regulations.The handbook is intended to serve as your reference manual throughout your course. Please read it carefully andkeep it in a safe and accessible place, as you will need to refer to it throughout your time on the course. A copy ofthe handbook is also available to download or view online within the STACS course area of the STEM Learningcommunity group at https://www.stem.org.uk/We welcome feedback on the handbook. Please let us know if you have any comments on additional items youthink should be included.5

Useful ContactsBelow are the contact details of people responsible for running and managing the course as well as other sourcesof useful information.Please use the following table to help you contact the right person to help you. If you are not sure who you shouldapproach in the first instance, get in touch with your course leader.The code for this course is NY600A16What kind of help doI need?Questions regardingthe content of thecourseWho should Icontact?Simon Quinnell(Course Leader)Email contact detailsEnquiries about yourenrolment, course,accommodation, feesor bursariesAdmin SupportLinkenquires@stem.org.ukGeneral academicissuesTim Risk (ExamsOfficer)t.risk@stem.org.ukDifficulties accessingthe course area:contact the help deskHelp deskhttps://www.stem.org.uk/Enquiries about thecontent or access tothe National STEMCentreNational STEMCentre SupportTeamhttps://www.stem.org.uk/Issues regardingacademic integrityUniversity ofYork’s online spYou will need to log in using yourUniversity of York details and thencomplete the academic integrity unit.Journal articlesUniversity of YorkLibrary Servicehttp://www.york.ac.uk/library/Please note that electronic resourcesare available to you from off- campus bylogging in with your University of Yorkdetails.s.quinnell@stem.org.ukPhone number01904 32831801904 328300601904 32830001904 328300

Section 2: Course InformationIntroductionWelcome to the Senior Technicians Accredited Co-leaders in Science course at the National STEM LearningCentre. The course code for this course is NY600A16General description of courseThis course is designed to develop technicians who are Senior or Team Leader Technicians or those who arelooking to become one in the near future. The role of middle leaders in any educational establishment is crucial inbringing about change, inspiring others and promoting success. This course will give you strategies and ideas forleading and running a science department technical service, so that you are able to deliver an effective service,support engaging practical work, work with large numbers of colleagues and keep abreast of changes within theprofession.Successful completion of this course will mean that you will gain University Certificate in Science Education andLeadership (Science Technician) (60 credits at Certificate level) awarded by the University of York.Basic structureThe course runs throughout the academic year from October to August. During this time there are three residentialperiods that you will have to attend at the National STEM Learning Centre, interspersed with periods during whichyou will have formative and summative tasks to complete during your usual work in your educational institution. Youwill be supported during these personal study blocks by structured workbooks and online activities using the STEMLearning community group.The course has been designed to develop participant’s academic study skills progressively throughout theprogramme, to sup

Welcome to the Senior Technicians Accredited Co-leaders in Science course at the National STEM Learning Centre. The course code for this course is NY600A16 General description of course This course is designed to develop technicians who are Senior or Team Leader Technicians or those who are looking to become one in the near future.

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