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Science CPD

A growing collection of CPD articles and downloadable resources to support your professional development as a science teacher. Leading CPD experts, heads of department and subject leads share their tips and advice on key issues in science teaching and learning.  

  • Understanding command words

    Understanding command words

    Published: 17/07/2025

    Help students master exam command words with our guide featuring 20+ terms, their meanings, and resources for English, Science, Geography and History.

    By: Rachel Bashford
  • Growth mindset: creating a culture where feedback flourishes

    Growth mindset: creating a culture where feedback flourishes

    Published: 06/11/2025

    Learn how to build a growth mindset culture where students see mistakes as learning opportunities and welcome feedback as a path to improvement.

    By: Teachit's editorial team
  • Using assessment criteria effectively in the classroom

    Using assessment criteria effectively in the classroom

    Published: 06/11/2025

    Empower students by making assessment criteria transparent, co-constructing standards collaboratively, and teaching them to apply criteria through modelled practice and scaffolding.

    By: Teachit's editorial team
  • 20 ideas for effective questioning

    20 ideas for effective questioning

    Published: 06/09/2020

    Chartered Science Teacher Sarah Longshaw shares her experience of how to make the most of asking questions in the classroom.

    By: Sarah Longshaw
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • 20 ideas for required practicals

    20 ideas for required practicals

    Published: 04/09/2020

    Science teacher and author Emily Quinn shares her creative ideas for Required Practicals.

    By: Emily Quinn
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • 20 ideas for planning a progressive practical curriculum

    20 ideas for planning a progressive practical curriculum

    Published: 06/09/2020

    Author and Head of Science, Emily Seeber, shares her ideas for a progressive, practical science curriculum.

    By: Emily Seeber
    Other at Upper Shirley High