Educator Professional Development

Educator PD Programmes

26+ specialist workshops across 5 tracks — delivered as intensive 1–3 day programmes for STEM educators across the MENA region.

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📐Track A: STEM Integration & Curriculum Design

🤖Track B: Robotics & Hardware Coaching

💻Track C: Coding & Programming Instruction

🏆Track D: Competition Coaching

🌐Track E: Emerging Technology for Educators

26 programmes

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Track A

STEM Integration & Curriculum Design

5 programmes

2 daysFoundation

STEAM Curriculum Mapping: NGSS, CSTA & UAE MoE Alignment

Design standards-aligned STEM curriculum. Map to NGSS, CSTA and UAE MoE frameworks.

2 daysFoundation

Project-Based Learning (PBL) Design for K-12 STEM

Design rigorous, authentic PBL units using the Gold Standard PBL framework.

1 dayFoundation

Differentiated STEM Instruction: Scaffolding for All Learners

UDL principles, tiered tasks and flexible grouping for STEM classrooms.

1 dayIntermediate

Assessment & Rubrics for STEM Engineering Design Process

Performance-based assessments, portfolios and analytical rubrics for STEM.

2 daysIntermediate

STEAM Cross-Curricular Integration: Math, Science & ELA

Break subject silos — design integrated STEAM units connecting all subject areas.

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Track B

Robotics & Hardware Coaching

6 programmes

2 daysFoundation

micro:bit & MakeCode Fundamentals for Educators

Master BBC micro:bit and MakeCode for classroom delivery Grades 4–8.

2 daysIntermediate

Elecfreaks Kit Mastery: Smart Cars, Building Blocks & IoT Kits

Hands-on mastery of the full Elecfreaks ecosystem for Grades 5–10.

2 daysFoundation

LEGO Education: SPIKE Essential & Prime for Classroom Coaches

Deliver LEGO SPIKE Essential (Grades 1–5) and Prime (Grades 6–8) with confidence.

1 dayIntermediate

LEGO SPIKE App Facilitation & Lesson Delivery

Deep dive into the LEGO SPIKE App — block and Python modes.

2 daysAdvanced

XGO Robot Dog & AI Robotics Coaching

Python API, gait programming, computer vision for Grades 9–12.

1 dayIntermediate

Nezha Inventors Kit V2: Facilitating the 32-Case Curriculum

Specialist training for all 32 cases across 4 build streams.

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Track C

Coding & Programming Instruction

5 programmes

2 daysFoundation

Teaching Block-Based Coding: Scratch, MakeCode & SPIKE App

Facilitate block-based coding environments for K-8 with confidence.

3 daysIntermediate

Teaching Python for Robotics & Physical Computing

Deep Python teaching — from variables to OOP, applied to robotics.

2 daysIntermediate

Teaching JavaScript & Web-Based STEM Projects

Teach JS through STEM web projects for Grades 8–12.

2 daysAdvanced

AI & Machine Learning Pedagogy for K-12

Teach AI/ML with Teachable Machine, ML5.js and ethical AI discussions.

2 daysAdvanced

Teaching IoT: Sensor Networks & Data in the Classroom

IoT architecture, sensor networks and data pipelines for classroom delivery.

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Track D

Competition Coaching

5 programmes

3 daysIntermediate

WRO Coach Certification: Regular, Open & Future Innovators

Comprehensive WRO coaching for all three competition categories.

3 daysIntermediate

FIRST LEGO League Coach Certification: Explore & Challenge

Full FLL coaching: robot game, innovation project, core values.

1 dayIntermediate

Competition Strategy, Team Management & Judging Criteria

Strategy, team dynamics and presentation coaching.

2 daysAdvanced

Robot Game Strategy & Build Optimization Workshop

Mission analysis, attachment design, autonomous reliability coaching.

1 dayIntermediate

Engineering Notebook & Research Project Coaching

Documentation habits and research methodology to judging standards.

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Track E

Emerging Technology for Educators

5 programmes

1 dayFoundation

AI Literacy for Educators: Understanding & Teaching AI

Build AI literacy before teaching it — Teachable Machine, ethical AI.

1 dayFoundation

Integrating AR/VR into STEM Classrooms

Practical intro to AR/VR tools for STEM education.

2 daysIntermediate

Space Science & STEM: NASA-Aligned Classroom Delivery

NASA resources, rocketry challenges, UAE Space Program context.

2 daysAdvanced

AI + IoT in Education: Smart Systems Pedagogy

Teach AIoT — intelligent systems using sensor data and ML inference.

2 daysIntermediate

Digital Fabrication: 3D Printing & Design Thinking

TinkerCAD, 3D printer operation and fabrication in PBL contexts.

Certification & Recognition

All STEM & Robotics Academy educator PD programmes issue digital certificates of completion. Foundation and Advanced tracks are eligible for CPD hours recognition. Competition coaching programmes (Track D) include official WRO and FLL coach certification preparation.

Build Your School's STEM Capacity

We deliver PD for individual teachers, entire departments or whole-school cohorts. Tailored scheduling available throughout the year.