Gartcosh Primary School Teacher Named Winner in Royal Society of Chemistry Education Prize
- Submitted by: Fulton MacGregor, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 30 November 2023
- Motion reference: S6M-11493
That the Parliament congratulations Gartcosh teacher, Stuart Naismith, on being named as the winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Excellence in Primary Education Prize in recognition of contributions to chemistry education; understands that Mr Naismith, who is a primary school teacher in Gartcosh, won the award for using various methods to encourage students to engage with learning STEM subjects; understands that these methods included YouTube videos, practical demonstrations, and guides on how to conduct low-cost science experiments so that young people can better understand science in a practical way; praises Mr Naismith for helping to make the scientific method more accessible, and wishes him continued success in his educational career.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Gillian Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed, Sue Webber, Tess White