I would like my school to focus on Science and STEM skills as areas for SSE.
1. It would be really good to gather information first by reviewing what is working well and prioritise areas for development. The teachers can complete surveys and a SCOT analysis. This would provide information on where development could take place, where CPD might be useful, attitudes towards Science and STEM. Teachers would be given the opportunity to reflect on what is working in their classrooms and within the school and offer suggestions on how it could be improved.
2. A inventory of resources in the school could be taken and a wish list complied.
3. Pupils and parents could also be questioned on their attitudes to Science and STEM.
4. A Science team or committee could be created and they could look at results and analysis findings. The committee could report back to staff and Croke Park hours could be used to work on a whole school plan.
5. A self evaluation report would be completed detailing findings, areas prioritised, targets and reviews. A whole school approach would be implemented . The Self-Evaluation plan would be reviewed and monitored in the following year. CPD could be offered to staff in areas needing improvement.