CPD Workshops
Three workshops were held between February and June 2023. The workshops were designed to provide professional development and learning opportunities for teachers and to create a unit by bringing together the expertise of teachers and museum educators, together with theoretical and empirical thinking about cross-curricular and disaster education.
Workshop 1
22nd February 2023, SeaCity Museum
Introductions
Project goals and plans [Wonyong]
Why integrate science and history learning? [Wonyong]
Strategies for integrating informal and formal learning [Neta]
Guided tour of SeaCity Museum (Southampton's Titanic Story) [Andy]
Exploring national curriculum connections (KS3 Science & History) [Rachele]
Generate initial ideas for lessons [Rachele]
Workshop 2
15 May 2023, University of Southampton (Boldrewood Campus)
Principles of of curriculum design
Place/community-based learning
Disaster education
Develop a scheme of work for 8 KS3 lessons
Lesson foci
Integration of museum experience
Cross-subject learning objectives
Availability of resources and exhibits
Workshop 3
29th June 2023, University of Southampton (Avenue Campus)
Develop Titanic lesson plans and materials
Share feedback on lesson plans
Reflect on the process
Strategies to disseminate developed materials