PSEA for Early Career & Classroom Teachers
A free award supporting teachers in the early stages of their career to develop their primary science practice.
The Primary Science Enhancement Award (PSEA) supports Early Career Teachers and classroom teachers looking to develop their experience, knowledge and confidence in teaching primary science. Participants complete the award through PSTT's ECT Plus programme, with support from a dedicated e-tutor throughout.
How the award works
The PSEA has three stages:
- Plan
Participants reflect on their strengths, identify areas for development in teaching primary science and set individual targets with support from their tutor.
- Take part
Participants complete three core activities and choose three additional activities based on their interests and development needs.
- Reflect
Participants review their progress and reflect on their learning and achievements.
Award activities
The three core activities introduce participants to primary science resources, research and practice. These include:
- putting an approach from Primary Science into practice with children
- using and reflecting on a PSTT classroom resource
- taking part in an online discussion with an experienced science subject leader.
Participants also choose three additional activities. These may include developing subject knowledge, trying a TAPS assessment activity, observing science teaching, leading an extracurricular science activity or engaging with science education research, events or professional networks.
Support is provided by an e-tutor to help participants select activities appropriate to their development and setting.
Download an overview of the PSEA for early career and classroom teachers.
