Tanya Shields works with teachers from all over the UK through the Science Learning Centre (SLC) network. At the heart of all the courses is the recognition and understanding from teachers that science should be practical, meaningful and relevant to the environment in which the children live. Her work as an advisory teacher on the Children Challenging Industry project has equipped her with the skills and knowledge to enable teachers to make the most of their local environment.
CIEC Promoting Science’s long standing association with industry enables the team to provide unique opportunities to demonstrate the purpose of science within the real world. This serves to motivate and engage pupils in science and provides opportunities to develop professional aspirations amongst the workforce of tomorrow. Teachers engaging with continuing professional development at the SLCs are always keen to use the resources developed by CIEC and frequently feedback on the positive impact the lessons have had on the quality of teaching and pupil engagement in science.
January 2012
Tanya Shields, Advisory Teacher at
CIEC Promoting Science