Annual Conference 2018 ASE ANNUAL CONFERENCE HANDBOOK
Wednesday 3 January - Saturday 6 January 2018 at the University of Liverpool
Europe’s Largest Science Education Conference
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Welcome to the Annual Conference 2018 Linda Needham, Association Chair Happy New Year! What a great start to the 2018, I’m thrilled that in my year as Chair I get to stay up North in the Ex-City of Culture, Liverpool, for the Annual Conference. I know you will have fun and enjoy yourself, do make sure you take the opportunity to talk to as many people as possible, everyone is friendly, and they share our common interest of making sure all our children/pupils/students (however you refer to them), are enthused and excited about what the possibilities of science are. This is such a brilliant opportunity to make connections and network, so don’t be shy. I do hope that I will be able to speak with as many of you as possible over the next few days. Drop in to the ASE Hub in the Exhibition Marquee to talk to the ASE staff or any number of volunteers there about your priorities and
Dr Susan Burr, ASE Conference Secretary ASE gratefully accepts the invitation of the Vice Chancellor Professor Janet Beer to hold our Annual Conference at the University of Liverpool. It is six years since we were in Liverpool and we are delighted to be back. The new Lab building is completed and looks magnificent. It will form one of the central venues for the conference. This year we again have an extensive programme of workshops, talks, and lectures given by members and a wide range of outside speakers.
concerns for science education. It is only by this shared communication that we are able to represent the views of our membership and can influence thinking and actions with people in government, inspection regimes and those that regulate qualifications and assessment. We also use these views to shape our work at ASE to make sure we provide support that is targeted at your needs. I’ve been very excited by our new conference scheduling tool which has taken away some of the angst I always feel at choosing which sessions to attend. The added bonus is that anyone who I follow on Twitter is also able to see my timetable, which makes it easier for us to connect. Watch out for tweets from @NeedhamL56, and use the hashtag #ASEConf. If you are really stuck about which sessions to choose, try using one of our pathways for people at different places in their career, check out the handbook. Over the last year, ASE has been taking on board the guidance in the standard for teacher professional development, and we expect some presenters to be giving you time at the end of each session to reflect and record your learning and possible actions. It’s so easy in the hurly burly of our conference to miss out on those quiet times to really think
There are presentations for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science teachers, three days of primary events and sessions for technicians. We are building on our headteacher and governor programme and extending our offering to teachers in FE. This year, we continue to expand the schools’ exhibition with continued support from the Royal Society and Primary Engineer. Kathy Johnson and her colleagues have put together an excellent programme of Frontier Science lectures by the University’s academic staff. Kathy has been very supportive of the conference and has been an invaluable member of the team. My thanks also go to the conference team and the university support staff. Our own small conference team has worked
through the implications of the last hour, and miss capturing something important that links back to your context. We hope you find this useful. Don’t forget to record your CPD at the conference and what difference it makes as part of supporting your application for Chartered Science Teacher or Registered Science Technician or Registered Scientist; ASE awards these so that teachers and technicians can show their commitment to personal growth, and get the professional recognition they deserve. ASE fully supports the findings in the recently published Good Practical Science report from Gatsby, and we are lucky to have the author Sir John Holman at both the International day (Wednesday 3rd Jan) and also on Thursday 4th at 12pm. ASE will be working on aspects of this report, so do let us know what you think. For those of you who are not members yet, you can join our thriving community at the ASE Hub. By becoming a member, you will help us, as the only subject association for science, to represent your views in the wider science community. I’m sure you will have a wonderful conference, and that you will come back next year in Birmingham.
extremely hard; Nicola Hern continues in the main job of conference organizer with the able help of Ray Hancock (exhibition), Pat Dower as our local field officer and Karen Dyer, who has overseen the use of the new online conference tool. Also thanks to Shaun Reason, our CEO, for his continued help and support. My thanks also go to the volunteers who will help to keep the conference running smoothly, their role has expanded greatly in the last few years and they are an essential part of the conference team. Finally I would like to thank our partners and sponsors who have supported the conference by their generosity. I hope you have an excellent conference at Liverpool and that it inspires and motivates you for a successful and fulfilling year.
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Key Information On and off campus Conference Registration
Catering
Wednesday 3 January - International Day: Registration 0930-1000 in the Rathbone Building (Map D2 106) Main Conference Meet & Greet in the Chadwick Foyer (Map E6 207) from 0830 Thu-Sat.
Hot & cold food and drinks will be available all day on a cash basis in the following areas: đ Exhibition Marquee Café: 0830 - 1600 Thurs 0830 - 1700 Fri 0830 - 1500 Sat đ Victoria Gallery & Museum Café: (Map D7) 0900 – 1500 đ Courtyard, Guild of Students (Map D6 501): 1200 – 1500 đ Starbucks, Guild of Students (Map D6 501): 0700 - 1800 0900 - 1800 on Sat Vending machines for snacks and hot/cold drinks: đ Rendall ground floor foyer (Map D2 432) đ Central Teaching Hub (CTH) (Map F6 221) There are a range of outlets around the edge of the campus including Tesco and KFC on Myrtle Street and Subway and Greggs on Brownlow Hill.
Transport There is very limited pay & display parking (£6 for 4 hours) on the university campus, see ion the map on the back cover. The campus is a 20-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street station. The best landmark/ taxi drop-off to use is the Victoria Museum & Gallery (photo above) Map D7. Local taxi firms: đ Merseycabs (Hackney cab) : 0151 298 2222 đ Village Taxis (private hire) : 0151 427 7909 đ Excel (private hire) : 0151 728 8888
The ASE Hub Find us at DS1 in the Exhibition Marquee. Please come and visit the ASE Hub at any time during the conference: find out more about ASE, browse the ASE Booksales and meet our team. The perfect place to start if this is your first time at the ASE Annual Conference.
Exhibition Marquee The exhibition of publishers, manufacturers, suppliers, awarding bodies and organisations providing services to science educators is in the Exhibition Marquee (Map E6). Opening times: t Thursday 4 January 0830-1700 (Followed by the Members’ Reception 1700-1830) t Friday 5 January 0830-1700 t Saturday 6 January 0830-1500 Please note we are not able to admit anyone under the age of 18 unless accompanied by an adult.
Left Luggage There are free, large lockers in the Central Teaching Labs (CTL) (Map F5 802).
Internet Access Free WiFi access for your time at the Conference is via SkyWiFi. t Select WiFi Guest from the list of available WiFi networks t Open your web browser - the Sky WiFi landing page will appear. Click ‘Get Online.’ Log in, or register if you’re a first time user, to gain internet access. If you have an academic Eduroam account you can access this across the campus.
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Disabled Access For access details for the buildings being used at the University of Liverpool, please refer to: www.disabledgo.com/organisations/university-of-liverpool Free disabled parking is available on campus. Delegates need to press the intercom system at the barrier to the car park and show their Blue Badge to Security via the camera. Blue Badges are to be displayed in the vehicle when parked. See the map on the back cover for designated disabled parking spaces.
Useful Telephone Numbers University security office: đ 0151 794 3252 đ 0151 794 2222 - emergency Health service numbers: đ NHS Direct Telephone Number (24 hours): 0845 4647 đ City Centre Walk-in Centre, 6 David Lewis Street, Liverpool, L1 4AP 0151 285 3565 đ Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, L7 8XP: 0151 706 2000 Local travel and information: đ Tourist Information Centre: 0151 233 2008 đ National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950/020 7278 5240 đ National Express Coaches: 08717 818 178 đ Merseytravel (Bus & Rail): 08712 002 233 đ Liverpool John Lennon Airport: 08715 218 484 đ Manchester Airport: 08712 710 711
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Contents
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Sponsors
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ASE Events 2018/19
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Exhibitions
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Keynotes
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Conference Pathways
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ASE Annual General Meeting 2018 Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Association for Science Education will be held on Saturday 6th January 2018 from 1230 – 1330 in Lecture Theatre C in the Central Teaching Hub (CTH) at the University of Liverpool, for the purpose of transacting the following business: 1. 2. 3.
Courtesies and apologies for absence. To approve the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting (07.01.17). Presentation by the Chief Executive, including aspects of items 4 & 5 and the Strategic Plan for 2017/20. 4. To receive, consider and approve the Annual Report of the Trustee Body. 5. To receive the Annual Statement of Accounts. 6. To confirm the appointment of the Auditors. 7. To receive the Report of the Quality and Audit Committee. 8. To vote on any proposed changes to the Rules of the Association. 9. To confirm the election of the President for the ensuing year. 10. To confirm the election of Honorary Members. 11. To approve a series of Votes of Thanks to be proposed by the Annual Conference Secretary. 12. To transact any other business, which can be considered under the Rules of the Association. All members of the Association are entitled to be present and to vote.
The Association for Science Education, College Lane, Hatfield, Herts AL10 9AA T: 01707 283000 F: 01707 266532 E: info@ase.org.uk W: www.ase.org.uk VAT number: GB 230 3753 93 I Royal Charter: ROC 000805 I Patron: HRH The Duke of Edinburgh I Registered Charity: 313123/SC042473
Copies of the Annual Report and the Annual Statement of Accounts are available on request from ASE Headquarters, via the Switchboard or info@ase.org.uk or can be downloaded from the members’ area of the ASE website at www.ase.org.uk in due course.
Linda Needham, Chair of the Association for Science Education
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Sponsors ASE delivers the Annual Conference thanks to the engagement of science education organisations Confirmed Partners and Sponsors for ASE Annual Conference 2018
Teachers’ Reception
The Pearson Teaching, Learning and Assessment Hub
Schools’ Exhibition
Media Partner
Schools’ Exhibition
Corporate membership If your organisation is involved in science education, ASE can offer useful support with a regular newsletter, discounts for exhibition space and events, and access to special projects. Contact Rebecca Dixon-Watmough rebecca@ase.org.uk
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GCSE options: an illusion of choice?
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Talki lking Science Educattion Friday 5 Janua ary, 4pm – 6p pm Guild off Stud tude dents Stanley Theatre
The Talking Science debate returns to ASE 2018, chaired by Professor David Read with guests including Tim Oates, Cambridge Assessment, Professor Graham Donaldson, Professor Louise Archer and Olly Newton, The Edge Foundation. Join hosts the Royal Society, Royal Society of Biology, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics, Wellcome and the Association for Science Education for lively and topical debate followed by wine, nibbles and networking.
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ASE The Association behind the Conference
Shaun Reason Chief Executive, ASE A very warm welcome to our 2018 Annual Conference here in the exciting city of Liverpool. Whether you are visiting our conference for the first time or are a regular visitor, you can immerse yourself in the ultimate professional science education development experience. The ASE Annual Conference offers a variety of sessions, outstanding speakers, dynamic teacher, school and exhibitor sessions, as well as an active social programme. What is certain about this conference is that you will never be lost for something to do. Almost everyone (there’s always an exception to the rule!) comes away having enjoyed themselves, having improved their professional ideas and skills, and feeling inspired and energised. I encourage you to take full advantage of the opportunity to network with new and current colleagues and to share ideas to help stimulate your teaching and support
“ What is certain about this conference is that you will never be lost for something to do.”
your professional development. For those interested in advancing their careers, remember that it’s not only about what you know, but who you know! With the growth of school autonomy, it is important that we do not lose the strength of belonging to a strong, professional community. If you are not already an ASE member, I would encourage you to join. My thanks to our conference team for putting together an outstanding programme. I would also like to thank our hosts at the University of Liverpool, our sponsors and exhibitors, our speakers and our partners who all by their generosity enrich so many aspects of the conference. I am very much looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible over the next few days. Have a great time.
ASE works to support its members with resources, networks and CPD. In turn, it is the members who make ASE, through regional groups, expert committees and project development. This makes ASE a genuine forum and voice for all science educators.
Join now www.ase.org.uk/ membership
“It is the people that make ASE fantastic. Wouldn’t be where I am today without it.” ASE member
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ASE Events 2018/19 Professional learning across the UK Open to members and non-members
10 March - ASE Workshop, University of Southampton (fee)
5/6 July - National Technicians Conference , NSLC, York (fee)
23 January - ASE TeachMeet, St George Catholic College, Southampton
13 March - ASE Secondary TeachMeet, St Bede’s Inter Church School, Cambridge
13 July - West of England Technicians’ Conference, Broadlands School, Keynsham
25 January - ASE (NI) Cluster Group for Heads and Aspiring Heads of Science, St Pius X College, Magherafelt
14 March - ASE Primary TeachMeet, Chevely CofE Primary School, Newmarket
16 November - ASE Northern Conference, Sheffield Hallam University (fee)
25 January - ASE Question Time: Triple Science - equitable or elitist? UCL IoE, London
11 or 18 May (TBC) - ASE London Technicians’ Conference, UCL IoE, London (fee)
9-12 January - ASE Annual Conference, University of Birmingham
7 February - ASE TeachMeet, Aldro School, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey
12 or 19 May (TBC) - ASE London Teachers’ Conference, UCL IoE, London (fee)
15 January - ASE South Cumbria Primary TeachMeet, Waberthwaite CofE Primary School, Millom, Cumbria
8 February - ASE TeachMeet, all phases, University of Brighton 20 February - ASE Primary TeachMeet, Alderbury & West Grimstead CofE VA Primary School, Salisbury 28 February - ASE TeachMeet, Gordano School, North Somerset 3 March - ASE Scotland Conference 2018, Currie Community High School, Edinburgh (fee)
Develop your skills and connections... Become an ASE Regional Committee Member Email: francesevans@ase.org.uk
16 May - ASE TeachMeet, Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable 14 June - ASE Technician’s Regoinal Conference, University of Hertfordshire (fee)
ASE has field officers and volunteer regional committees across the UK. For more details of their activities and events visit www.ase.org.uk/calendar
20 June - ASE South East Conference, University of Surrey (fee) 5/6 July - The ASE Futures Conference University of Hertfordshire (fee)
“Being a more active member of ASE has opened up opportunities to listen and be listened to by other professionals I wouldn’t otherwise have met. My working life is richer, and my department and students benefit from me being a part of ASE.” ASE Regional Committee member
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Conference Exhibitions From the Marquee to the Schools’ Exhibition, you can pick up a stack of ideas Exhibition Marquee Opening Times: Thursday 0830-1700 (Followed by the Members’ Reception 1700-1830)
Friday 0830-1700 Saturday 0830-1500 The Pearson Teaching, Learning & Assessment Hub There is a full programme of workshop sessions in the Marquee, in The Pearson Teaching, Learning & Assessment Hub, giving you the chance to take part in lively, informative discussion and idea-sharing in between collecting resources from the stalls. Thursday 1100 1200 1340 1600
Friday 0930 1045 1200 1245 1515
T05 The Revised Edexcel International GCSEs. Damian Riddle - Pearson W76 The Science of Music: Hands-on workshop. Helen Steer T32 The Revised Edexcel International A-levels. Damian Riddle - Pearson W150 How to Get Your Students Solving Physics Problems. Ally Davies Isaac Physics & Robin Hughes - British Physics Olympiad
T59 Preparing for GCSE (9-1) Science Assessment. Kathryn Booth - Pearson T71 Progress in Science 11-16 REPEATED. GQ Science team, Pearson T88 A-level Science CPAC - Top Tips. Damian Riddle - Pearson T93 Supporting Lower Attainers to Access GCSE (9-1) Sciences. Dr Tracey Baxter - Pearson T165 Introduction to Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Astronomy. Julien King - Pearson
Free exhibition-entry only We are once again offering free exhibitionentry only. So if you only want to explore the exhibition, you can register free. Please note this special badge does not gain you access to any of the CPD sessions happening outside of the Exhibition Marquee - apart from TeachMeets and the BESA practical session.
See pages 74 & 75 for a full list of exhibitors in the Marquee and a floor plan. The ASE Hub At the heart of the Marquee is the ASE Hub where you can explore our resources and meet the team that can support your CPD. You can also browse ASE Booksales for a selection of highly recommended science education titles.
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Saturday 0930 T121 Progress in Science 11-16 REPEATED. GQ Science Team - Pearson 1100 T133 Supporting Lower Attainers to Access GCSE (9-1) Sciences. Dr Tracey Baxter - Pearson
Win a Kindle with Practical Action If you are looking for good quality, FREE resources that will really engage your children in science and STEM, then Practical Action has the answer! Set within a real-life global context, our popular STEM challenges fit the primary and secondary science curriculum so can be used within lessons but are also great for off-timetable days and STEM clubs. All come with teachers notes, pupil worksheets, PowerPoint presentation and more, so minimal planning needed. Come and find us on Stand C22 to collect some free posters and enter our daily prize draw to win an Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet.
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Schools’ Exhibition Friday 0900-1230 & 1600-1700 Come to the Central Teaching Laboratories (Map F5 802) on Friday to meet teachers and students from across the UK and beyond. Each has created a display of STEM work from their classroom or afer-school club. Several of the projects are part of Science on Stage UK.
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Birkenhead School Bolton School Boys’ Division Boroughbridge High School Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas C of E Primary Greenbank Primary School Holbein-Gymnasium Augsburg Jersey College for Girls Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
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Loreto Grammar School Lowerplace Primary School Loughborough Grammar School Northbury Primary School The Thomas Hardye School Sandfield Close Primary School Webster’s High School Yavneh College
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Keynotes and special events Highlights from across the Conference programme
Good Practical Science - Gatsby Hear, and discuss, the recommendations from The Good Practical Science report launched in Autumn 2017. Join its author, Prof. Sir John Holman, along with researchers and practitioners involved in the review. Wednesday 1.15pm Eleanor Rathbone LT & Thursday 12pm CTH B
S11 ASE Primary Science Guide - Launch ASE Guide to PRIMARY Science Education
The launch of the new edition of the ASE’s flagship Guide to Primary Science, written by 50 teachers, researchers and teacher trainers from our membership. Edited by Sarah Earle and Natasha Serret, this key publication will help all practitioners engage with innovative and informative ideas designed to support and raise science teaching and learning to an outstanding level in our classrooms. Friday 9.15am CTH A
S39 Ofsted Science Update Amanda Spielman HMCI will offer an update on Ofsted’s approach to inspecting science teaching. Her talk will include a Q& A session. Friday 10.15am CTH A
S37 Getting the Best Out My Memory Dr. Martijn van der Spoel is a chartered psychologist, who specialises in using the mind as an effective tool for life learning. He will talk about how you can learn to balance focus, motivation and study behaviour, and ways you can guide and support your students during exam preparation. The presentation has a significant, but accessible, emphasis on the psychology behind the strategies of learning. You will leave the session not only with the “how” but also with the “why” of effective learning. Saturday 10.30am Chadwick Barkla
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S06 Preparing for the introduction of T-Levels: A local approach to implementation of technical education reform - Gatsby Whether you work in Secondary or Further Education, you need to know about the new T-Levels, which will be introduced for post-16 students from 2020. Hear how colleges in several localities are preparing to offer routes such as Engineering & Manufacturing and Health & Science. Thursday 3pm Rendall LT8
S07 ESTA Distinguished Speaker: Prof. Nick Braithwaite The Director of Open STEM Labs, Open University, takes a tour through an internet of field and laboratory of things. Thursday 4pm CTH B
S14 Twenty Years after “Beyond 2000”: What does the future hold for the science curriculum? Prof. Michael Reiss - The Salters’ Institute In 1998, the Nuffield Foundation-funded report ‘Beyond 2000’ was published. Written and edited by Robin Millar and Jonathan Osborne, it proved to be exceptionally influential, crystallizing issues about the function and audience for school science and led to a major shift in the science National Curriculum. Twenty years later, what is its legacy and is there any longer room for its vision of scientific literacy for all? What do we now think should be the purpose of school science and who should decide such questions? The lecture will reflect on these issues with particular reference to the work of the Salters’ Institute, which is celebrating its Centenary in 2018. Friday 12pm CTH B
S35 Students’ Learning in Biology: To what extent do they understand concepts on inheritance, evolution and genetics? In Biology, topics on inheritance, evolution and genetics often present considerable difficulties for students to achieve good conceptual understanding. Achieving understanding in science at the conceptual and functional levels is a worthwhile goal for students. Dr. R. Subramaniam, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, suggests that one way to obtain a better appreciation of students’ understanding on inheritance is to expose students to a hands-on enrichment program that focuses on inheritance at a science centre. Friday 1pm Maths Forsyth
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S12 Professionalism of Teaching. Dame Alison Peacock - Chartered College of Teaching The Chartered College opened membership in January 2017 and aims to provide a professional body ‘by teachers, for teachers’. Hear from its Chief Executive on the developing work to support teachers. Friday 11am CTH A
S40 The True Wonder of Maths Always Lies Beyond Just Numbers. Johnny Ball As Galileo said, ‘Everything in the universe is written in the language of mathematics’, and Johnny Ball is your guide to this language, vital for all science teaching and learning. Thursday 3pm CTH A Johnny Ball will be signing copies of his latest book at ASE Booksales in the Exhibition Marquee 12pm1.30pm on Thursday.
S22 BBC Terrific Scientific. Dr. Maggie AderinPocock The inspiring Space scientist, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, introduces the BBC’s new campaign for primary schools - creating UK-wide science investigations. Saturday 9.30am Eleanor Rathbone LT
S38 Creating Engaging Demonstrations to Enhance Learning. Hélio Vogas Why do we fail in making science interesting to students? Hélio Vogas will lead you through: the Psychology of Engagement; How Demonstrations Enhance Learning; and 3 Ways to Create Eye-catching, Effective Demonstrations (Fire will be involved!). Thursday 2pm CTH B
S31 Intriguing & Inspiring Demonstrations. Neil Monteiro This ASE favourite returns to the conference with an array of practical demonstrations. Grab Neil’s ideas to take back to school and inspire and intrigue your students. Neil will also be performing at the Association Social on Friday night. Saturday 2pm CTH A
S20 Ask a Head of Science. ASE 11-19 Committee Three Heads of Science from ASE’s 11-19 Committee will answer questions submitted both before and during the session. So if there is anything you want to ask but perhaps haven’t done so at your own school…now is your chance! Do you have a question? If so, submit it beforehand (@TheASE #ASEconf) or at the session. Friday 3pm Chadwick Rotbalt
S24 Practical work - Practical reality. Dr. Rachael Sharpe University of Lincoln Join Dr. Rachael Sharpe to share her extensive experience of practical work in UK schools. She has carried out evaluations of primary science CPD, students’ attitudes, the National STEM Centre, engagement and participation in STEM subjects, practical work CPD resources for teachers and the assessment of practical work in school science. Friday 3.30pm CTH A
S19 Talking Science Debate: GCSE Options - An Illusion of Choice? Join hosts Royal Society, Royal Society of Biology, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics, Wellcome and Association for Science Education for a lively and topical debate followed by wine, nibbles and networking. The panel is chaired by Prof. David Read with guests including Tim Oates - Cambridge Assessment, Prof. Graham Donaldson, Prof. Louise Archer and Olly Newton, The Edge Foundation. Friday 4pm Guild of Students Stanley Theatre
S28 5 CPD Solutions in Challenging Times. Ross McGill - Teacher Toolkit This keynote offers CPD solutions that ‘every’ school and college can implement with the minimum of fuss and cost. Ross McGill (@TeacherToolkit) will offer a range of ideas and strategies you can adopt and apply in your organisation. t CPD into the timetable t Shadow CPD programmes t Online forums e.g. SLTchat t School-based TeachMeets t Internal blogging platform for sharing ideas e.g. Wordpress, Google Classroom Saturday 12pm CTH A
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MakerSpace Trolley Introducing the latest addition to the Callero family, the Gratnells MakerSpace trolley. Designed to work with the rest of the Callero range, the new MakerSpace trolley can be configured with a variety of tray and storage bin options. Standard Gratnells trays can be interchanged with fixed storage to transport materials, resourses and tools to a work area or lab. The trolley can also be used as a standalone workstation with ample storage space for daily tasks. Using a selection of tray inserts from the Gratnells range, the MakerSpace trolley can accommodate materials and parts of varying sizes and shapes, while still making them easily accessible for selection and sharing. Storage pegs and tool holders can be fixed to the backboard and side panels in many arrangements, and are easily changed to suit new needs.
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Your Conference Use our online tools to plan your time and tell us what you think Have you tried Sched?
Conference Pathways
This new, online tool enables you to search the whole Conference programme by speakers, phase, topic or key words. You can add sessions to your own dashboard, building up a personal programme that shows any time clashes. You can then share your plan with colleagues via email, Twitter, Facebook; send it to your calendar and mobile; or just print it out: aseannualconference2018.sched.com
You will have your own passions, interests and CPD needs, as well as wider whole-school, or organisation, aims. With over 350 sessions to choose from, you will find the ideas, resources and networks you want at the ASE Annual Conference. However, if the sheer scale of the programme seems a little daunting we have created a few suggested pathways. The following pages offer some timetables created by ASE expert committees to show how they will be pursuing their CPD across primary, secondary, post-16 and FE.
Fast Feedback Sched, our new online tool, also offers you the chance to give fast feedback on any session you attend. At the bottom of each session’s listing, you can quickly share your feedback with an emoji or comment, so do take a moment to do this. If you have more time to tell us about a session you attended, please either complete the paper surveys available in each session room, or complete the Fast Feedback survey at www.ase.org.uk/ConfSurvey
10 copies of the new ASE Guides to be won Tell us what you think of the ASE Annual Conference, and you could win a copy of either the new ASE Secondary Guide or ASE Primary Guide. The survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete and helps us to inform the plans for 2019 so please do give us your feedback. There will be conference stewards carrying out the survey with willing delegates at the Conference, or you can complete it at any time, online: www.ase.org.uk/ConfSurvey
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A Secondary guide to the conference Follow our suggested pathways or search the online programme Thursday - sample programmes Start times
Role: Head of Science
0930 & 1000
T01 Preparing for GCSE Assessment in a Linear Qualification - OCR
1030 & 1100
T08 The National Survey of Practical Work in Science - Durham
1130 & 1200
T26 The Science of Learning - Wellcome
1230 & 1300
T164 Using Inquiry Science to Build Language for Students whose First Language is not English - NSTA
1400 & 1430
1500 & 1530
1600 & 1630
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Role: Chemistry Teacher
Role: Technician Thursday is Technicians’ Day
11-19 Committee
T01 Preparing for GCSE Assessment in a Linear Qualification - OCR
W49 GCSE Physics Technician in Action REPEATED - AQA
W11 CREST Secondary
T15 Chemistry Doesn’t Just Happen in Test Tubes
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- Peter Borrows, Troye
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Role: Trainee Teacher / NQT S01 ASE Secondary Science Guide - Launch - ASE
John Holman - Gatsby
W20 Assessment & Intervention in KS3 Science - Ed Walsh, Collins Education
S38 Creating Engaging Demonstrations to Enhance Learning - Hélio
W33 Engaging Science Students through Simple Practicals & IT - STEM
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S33 Developing Diagnostic Questions - Robin Millar
Juan Pons, Col·legi de Doctors i Llicenciats de Catalunya
W41 Bringing Sustainability Issues to Life - Manchester Museum
D02 Biology Practicals S13 Wellcome Trust that Work - Science and Teachers’ Lunch Reception Plants for Schools (SAPS) Lunch & Exhibition T38 Frontier Science: Drug Discovery in the Developing World; a Medicinal Chemistry Perspective
W29 Citizen Science: Sharing knowledge. Inspiring action - Sarah W27 Make your Own Microfluidic Lab-ona-chip! - University of
Staunton Lamb, Earthwatch
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W75 Get your School to Go Green! - Henry
T47 Love Food Love Science - IFST
& Mary Whitehouse, University of York Science Education Group
W04 Archaeoschool for the Future - Xavier
T18 Microscale Chemistry: W08 How to Reduce the “In a little you can see a Effects of Climate Change - Sam Moore lot” - CLEAPSS
S03 Good Practical W19 CLEAPSS Practical Hub Science: making it work Workshop in secondary schools - Sir
Trust
Role: Sustainability coordinator
T55 Retaining Not Re-teaching in GCSE -
W39 Using Technology in Science - ASE
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STEM Learning
Technicians’ Committee
1700-1830
Greenwood, Green Schools Project
W39 Using Technology in Science - Phil Wilson RSciTech, ASE Technicians’ Committee
S07 ESTA Distinguished Speaker: Prof. Nick Braithwaite - Open STEM Labs
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Friday - sample programmes Start times 0930 & 1000
Role: Head of Science
Role: Trainee Teacher / NQT
S10 CERG: Inclusive Practice How far has science education S09 ASE Schools’ Exhibition by come since the Warnock Report? primary and secondary teachers - Dr. Jane Essex, University of
Role: Chemistry Teacher
Role: Sustainability coordinator
T63 Chemistry A-level: Reflections on teaching and assessment - OCR
T64 Environmental Education in Secondary Science - Dr. Melissa Glackin, King’s College London
Strathclyde
1030 & 1100
S39 Ofsted Science Update -
1130 & 1200
T79 Scientific Skills Progression
1230 & 1300
T93 Supporting Lower Attainers to Access GCSE (9-1) Sciences -
W72 Enjoy Mathematics & Science
Tracey Baxter, Pearson
(ends 1500)
Amanda Spielman HMCI (1015-1045)
- Euan Douglas, Saint George
Catholic College & ASE 11-19 Committee
W63 Teach the Language. Improve the Learning - William
T71 Progress in Science 11-16 Pearson
Hirst, William’s Games
W69 CLEAPSS Practical Hub Workshop
- Minoru Itoh
T91 Frontier Science: Top-to-toe Solution - the three challenges facing electrical vehicles - Dr.
T73 BitRW: Photosynthesis for a Changing World - Dr. James Hartwell, University of Liverpool / Science and Plants in Schools
W70 Going Bananas for Food Security - Robbie Kirkman, Eden Project (ends 1400)
Yihua Hu, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Lunch & Exhibition 1400 & 1430
D06 Reaching a ‘Zero Carbon’ Future - Centre for Alternative
W87 Cognitive Load in Science
T110 Careers in the Curriculum -
- Bob Pritchard, hi-impact
Carol Davenport, University of Northumbria
T108 Using the Sustainable Schools Doorways - Poppy Flint,
Charles Tracy, IOP (ends 1530)
1500 & 1530 1600 & 1630
T46 Preparing for GCSE Assessments in a Linear Qualification - OCR
T74 Energy & New Specifications -
consultancy
S21 ASE TeachMeet
W99 Chemistry Magic Show
W89 Resources to Support Early Career Teachers - STEM Learning
- Anthony Hardwicke, ASE
Regions
Technology
SEEd
W92 Science & the World Around Us: Science and Global Learning - Jason Ward, Liverpool World
Centre
Head of Science: Why I’m attending the ASE Annual Conference Department focus: I will be using Annual Conference to find out more about a number of topics, including preparing students for the linear GCSEs and how to get the best from my department. Personal CPD focus: I will be using Annual Conference to develop my use of questioning and assessment. Personal interest: I particularly enjoy the variety and I want a chance to look around the exhibition and pick up ideas from talking to others.
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0930 & 1000
1030 & 1100
1130 & 1200
Role: Head of Science
Role: Trainee Teacher / NQT
Role: Chemistry Teacher
S25 Work Smarter, Not Harder: W101 Power for the Managing workload and T122 “What do you mean, write T121 Progress in Science 11-16 World: Investigation for retention of science teachers a whole page?” - Rebecca REPEATED - GQ Science team, understanding and application Dr. Andy Chandler-Grevatt CSciTeach, ASE 11-19 Committee
Lowton, Bolton School
Pearson
Education
T133 Supporting Lower Attainers to Access GCSE (9-1) Sciences - Tracey Baxter,
T137 Ready for AQA Science GCSEs 2018? - AQA
W123 Remember the Egg Race - Geoff Auty, ASE School
S28 5 CPD Solutions in Challenging Times - Ross
Science Review
McGill, Teacher Toolkit
W114 Working Scientifically in KS4 (&3) - Ed Walsh, Collins
Pearson
1400 & 1430
Monteiro
1500 & 1530
T134 Sharing TeacherResearcher Experiences and Journeys - ASE Research
T144 Chemistry for All Dr. Andrea Mallaburn, Liverpool John Moores University
ASE Research Committee and contributing teachers
S31 Intriguing & Inspiring Demonstrations - Neil
- Ed Walsh, Practical Action
Committee
D10 Research poster display 1230 & 1300
Role: Sustainability coordinator
T149 Action Research and Science LTA - Rick Tynan, Liverpool John Moores University
T148 Frontier Science: Oceanography - From Microbes to Global Climate - Prof. Jon Chandler-Grevatt CSciTeach, T151 Using High-Stakes Tests to Aid Progress - Dr. Andy Oxford University Press
W34 DNA fingerprinting using PCR and Gel Electrophoresis Timstar
Sharples, Dept. of Earth, Ocean & Ecological Sciences
W157 Forest School & Science Helen Spring
Trainee Teacher / NQT: Why you should attend the ASE Annual Conference Aim 1: To find fresh ideas to enhance subject knowledge (both in subject specialism and other sciences) Aim 2: To deepen pedagogical expertise in differentiation, assessment and evidence-based practice Aim 3: To develop understanding of professional responsibilities including health and safety, personal well-being and continued professional development.
Chemistry Teacher: Why I’m attending the ASE Annual Conference Department focus: I will be using the Annual Conference to attend exam board sessions. Personal CPD focus: I will be looking for opportunities for my own professional development including opportunities to develop my pedagogy in respect of SEND pupils. Personal interest: I particularly enjoy practical work and want new ideas for successful and effective practicals. I want to be energised and inspired.
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The heart of the Association for Science Education is its members: teachers, technicians and advisers who are committed to delivering high-quality science education to all learners. Science education voice
Professional Recognition
ASE plays a significant role in promoting excellence in teaching and learning of science in schools and colleges. ASE is an independent body influencing policy and tackling the challenges in science teaching: representing the voice of its members and working closely with the science professional bodies, government, industry and business.
ASE works to promote and support the professionalism of all science teachers and technicians. By encouraging every educator to develop their Professional Learning Journey, ASE supports high-quality teaching and good outcomes for young people.
Regional networks ASE is active in all regions across the UK thanks to a dedicated team of Field Officers and the enthusiasm of local members. There is a regular programme of regional CPD and networking events open to all teachers, both members and non-members. Events include free, twilight, science TeachMeets.
Expert commitment The work of ASE is led by the expertise and passion of its member-run committees.
A teacher’s or technician’s journey can be formally recognised through the professional register as Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach) or Registered Science Technician (RSciTech). This recognition offers clear career progression, and enables educators to benchmark their skills and expertise. The Professional Learning Journey empowers teachers and technicians to take responsibility for their own progression; however, ASE is also working with senior leadership so that schools support staff in their journey and enable them to access suitable professional development.
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The nine committees focus on resources, projects and advice in their specialist area. This includes: the Primary and 11-19 Committees who focus on supporting classroom teachers and senior leaders; the Research Committee contributes to journals, conferences and books; while the Science Technicians’ Committee organises the annual National Technicians’ Conference. All of the committees are there to advise and support members, offering expert guidance and resources.
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Primary Programme As well as these dedicated primary sessions, explore the full programme for sessions relevant to all science education Thursday Literacy
W01 Chemistry in the Primary Classroom - Martin Wesley,
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Sphere Science
W07 Linking Science and Literacy for Improved Science Outcomes Bill Badders, National Science Teachers’ Association, USA
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths)
Science Enquiry
T17 Can Technology Help Students to Learn Science at Primary - Ewa Kedzierska, CMA, School? Science Teachers’ Association W03 Exploring Rock, Soil, Water & Fossils - Chris King, Earth
Amsterdam
W17 Animal Practicals Charlotte Evans, The Association For The Study Of Animal Behaviour
W05 Alan D Tunnicliffe Handson Workshop - CASTME: Commonwealth Association of Science & ICASE
W153 New Free Primary Science Materials and other resources from Spacelink 12001300
T23 Science Meets English David Allen, University of Hertfordshire
W14 Questions: The heart of science REPEATED Matt Stanford, Primary Practicals
Robert Coombes, Spacelink Learning Foundation (Maths 103)
W41 Bringing Sustainability Issues to Life - Amy McDowall & Prof. Andrew Gray, Manchester Museum, University of Manchester
T09 Primary Engineer: STEM by stealth - Susan Scurlock, Primary Engineer
W158 Introducing STEM into the Primary Classroom - Andrew Tidswell, Discovery Education (Guild of Students McAusland)
T29 Attitudes Up: CCI success Dr. Maria Turkenburg & Joy Parvin, University of York
Exhibition Marquee Head to the exhibition to catch up on the latest resources, collect some freebies and network with other teachers.
14001500
15301630
W24 Comprehending Texts & T40 Playing with Protons Acquiring Language in Science - Tom Holloway, The Ogden Trust Werdelin Education
T49 BERG: Early Years Pictorial Fiction Books and Learning Science - Dr. Sue Dale Tunnicliffe, UCL Institute of Education
W37 Reasons to Reason in Primary Science & Maths Alan Cross, University of Manchester, Institute of Education
Primary
W25 Practical Fun Delivering the Curriculum - Martin Wesley,
W26 CREST Primary: From star to superstar - British Science
Sphere Science
Association
T53 What’s the Value of Sharing? A unique approach to CPD -
W36 “Do we have to draw a bar chart, Miss?” REPEATED -
Dr. Lynne Bianchi, SEERIH, University of Manchester
Liz Lawrence, LB Barking & Dagenham
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Friday Science Enquiry & Development 09000915
S09 Schools’ Exhibition
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S11 The Brenda Keogh Lecture: ASE Primary Science Guide - Launch
10151045
S39 Ofsted Science Update
11001200
12051305
Amanda Spielman HMCI
W52 Beyond the Bug Hunt: Learning through insects - Luke
W50 Child-led Enquiry: What does it look like in practice? -
CLEAPSS
Tilley, Royal Entomological Society
Alison Eley, Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT)
W66 A World of Choices for Child-led Enquiry - Dr. Lynne
W65 Plastic from Potatoes with KS2 - Jane Winter, Centre for
W67 Modelling Space Science -
Bianchi, SEERIH, University of Manchester
Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC)
W53 CLEAPSS Primary Practical Workshop - Jason Harding,
Martin Wesley, Sphere Science
W57 Conceptual Understanding - Have they got it? - Bryony Turford, Collins: Primary
T86 Developing Young Scientists Charlotte Jackson (ends 1325)
S13 Wellcome Trust Lunch Reception & The Exhibition Marquee
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Practising teachers, teacher trainers and technicians are invited for lunch and to find out how Wellcome supports science teaching. Then drop in to the Exhibition Marquee for more food - for the mind this time!
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Drop in to this fair of practical primary science activities presented by teachers from across the UK. Come and gather ideas to try in your classroom.
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Sarah Earle & Natasha Serret, ASE
S16 Primary Pop-up
T99 Primary Science Homework: A pencil-free approach REPEATED - Colin Forster, University of Gloucestershire
W94 “I’ve changed my mind!” Supporting the development of children’s ideas - Alison Eley, Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT)
W117 Maths through Primary Science - Paul Tyler, PSTT
W81 Working Scientifically - what’s the point? - Amy
W80 Practical Ideas for Teaching Materials - Joy Parvin, Centre for Strachan, St Mary’s University, Industry Education Collaboration Twickenham
W96 Creativity and Science Claire Seeley, ASE Primary Committee
W90 Using Mathematics to Enhance Scientific Enquiry Dr. Andy Markwick, Evolution Educational Consultancy
W91 Getting the Best from Explorify REPEAT - Wellcome Trust
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Friday Cross-Curricular / Practical STEM/ Real-World Context Science
Subject Leadership
Literacy
Assessment
S09 Schools’ Exhibition
09000945
S11 The Brenda Keogh Lecture: ASE Primary Science Guide - Launch
09451045
Sarah Earle & Natasha Serret, ASE
10151045
S39 Ofsted Science Update Amanda Spielman HMCI
W51 What should a W55 Stories into Science in penguin take on a holiday the Early Years to Spain? - Amy Strachan, Kathryn Horan, Greenhill Liverpool Hope University St Mary’s University, Primary School W56 Making Machines Simple - Julie Collins,
11001200
Twickenham
W68 Floating Gardens: Practical science in a Dr. Mike Ashe, Chillistick global context - Ed Walsh, W140 Using Dry Ice for Science Demonstrations -
Practical Action
T85 The PSQM’s New Structure - Primary Science Quality Mark
T84 Science Through Stories - Jules Pottle,
T83 How to Use the TAPS Self-evaluation Tool -
Storytelling Schools & PSTT
Sarah Earle, Bath Spa University
13101345
Wellcome Trust Lunch Reception & The Exhibition Marquee Pre-book your lunch place: teacherslunch2018.eventbrite.co.uk
13451445
S16 Primary Pop-up
W79 Active Earth - Living Fossil - Earth Science
T155 Project Earth Rock: Singing Sustainability -
Teachers’ Association (starts 1420)
Jess Gold, Project Earth Rock
12051305
T100 Still Stuck With What to do about Transition? - Dr. Lynne Bianchi, SEERIH, University of Manchester
W97 Looking For Learning: Helping peer assessment happen - Robin James, W83 Science & Literacy - Symbiosis? - Nicola
Exeter Road Primary School & PSTT
Beverley
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T97 Effective Teacher Assessment REPEATED Naomi Hiscock
T96 Science or History? Try both! - Francesca Gale, Wellcome Genome Campus
W152 Making it Stick: ideas to help children learn technical vocabulary W98 Science & Technology - Eleanor Atkinson 1600from TAPS Cymru 1700 Bethan Jones, Cardiff T120 Dialogic Teaching in Metropolitan University Primary Science - Jude
W92 Science & the World Around Us: Science and Global Learning - Jason Ward, Liverpool World Centre
Penny, University of Gloucestershire
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Saturday Exploring Science Ideas
Literacy & Numeracy
Physics
09000930
Start the day with the exhibition of publishers, equipment suppliers, museum teams and many more.
09301030
The inspiring Space scientist, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, introduces the BBC’s new science campaign for primary schools - creating UK-wide science investigations.
10351135
11401240
Exhibition Marquee S22 BBC Terrific Scientific with Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock
T132 Primary Science Homework: A pencil-free approach REPEATED Colin Forster, University of Gloucestershire
W135 iPads, Bluetooth, Datalogging REPEATED - Barry Hawkins, Data Harvest
W107 The DNA Dice of Discovery - Francesca
W112 “Do we have to W110 The ‘Tough’ Bits: draw a bar chart, Miss?” Electricity - Joe Shimwell, REPEATED - Liz Lawrence, NUSTEM Northumbria
Gale, Wellcome Genome Campus (ends 1205)
W122 Getting the Best from Explorify REPEATED Wellcome Trust
T152 Squelch! Bang! Ooh! The transformative potential of children’s non-fiction REPEATED - Zahra Amlani, Knightsbridge Prep School
LB Barking & Dagenham
University
W121 The Stories We Tell - Russ Shalofsky,
S27 Think-Universe! -
University of Gloucestershire
Dr. Francisco Diego FRAS, Astrophysics Group, University College London
12451330
To celebrate the work of primary teachers, Wellcome Trust is sponsoring lunch for teachers attending the Primary TeachMeet.
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In this informal sessions teachers have a short slot to share a top tip or inspiring resource from their classroom. Come along and present or just pick up some excellent ideas.
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EYFS
Wellcome Trust Buffet Lunch S30 Primary TeachMeet
T147 Asking Good Questions - Colin Forster, University of Gloucestershire
W133 iPads, Bluetooth, Datalogging REPEATED Barry Hawkins, Data Harvest
T153 DNA Detectives in the classroom - Wellcome Genome Campus & The Little Storytelling Company
W129 How Can Science Enhance Learning of W109 Science Learning - Bryony Mathematics and English? Turford, Collins: Primary
- Dr. Andy Markwick, Evolution Educational Consultancy
T157 Developing Scientific Scientist of the Week W134 What is Scientific Skills Through the Key -T141 Joe Shimwell, NUSTEM Literacy? - David Church, Stages - Academies Northumbria University ASE Primary Committee Enterprise Trust
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Saturday STEM
09000930
S22 BBC Terrific Scientific with Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock
09301030
Action
W118 Engineering in Primary: The principles University of Manchester
S32 SunSpaceArt -
W131 Putting the D in STEM - Liz Lawrence,
Dr. Helen Mason, University of Cambridge LB Barking & Dagenham
W157 Forest School & Science - Helen Spring
Subject Leadership & Assessment
Exhibition Marquee
W108 Practical Action in W149 Engineering Innovations: 100 Years of the Classroom - Kathryn Horan, Greenhill Primary RAF - Royal Academy of School & Practical Engineering
Science Enquiry
W113 Messy Geology: Rocks, fossils and playing in the mud Earth Science Teachers’ Association (ends 1205)
T142 Adaptable Animals Stuart Naylor, Millgate House Education
W106 Exploring Primary Practical Work - STEM Learning
W119 Questions: The heart of science REPEATED Matt Stanford, Primary Practicals
W132 PSQM: What next? Bryony Turford, Primary Science Quality Mark Yorkshire & The Humber
W120 TAPS Practical and Focused Assessment Alison Trew, Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT)
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Lunch
12451330
S28 Primary TeachMeet
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T98 Primary School STEM W141 Using Dry Ice for Career Awareness Science Demonstrations Terry Kirk, funNY science
Dr. Mike Ashe, Chillistick
W130 Ensuring Accurate Teacher Assessment in 14301530 Primary Science Nicky Waller, CIEC
T131 Effective Teacher Assessment REPEATED -
W111 Do You Celebrate Local Science & Engineering Heroes? -
Naomi Hiscock
1535T156 Designing Tools 1635 for Action Research in Primary Schools - STEM
Dr. David Ward, Greater Manchester STEM Centre
Learning
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A Post-16 pathway See our suggested pathways focused on A-levels and subject knowledge Thursday - sample programmes
0930 & 1000
All Subjects
Biology
W02 The STEM Pit-stop Challenge - Bob Pritchard, hi-
W13 A-level Biology Practicals
T04 21st Century Physics -
- STEM Learning
CLEAPSS
impact Consultancy
1030 & 1100
1130 & 1200
T14 A Taxonomy for IAPS OCR
W12 Bioinformatics in the Classroom - Wellcome
W16 Busking Science - David
Genome Campus
Chemistry
Physics
W10 CLEAPSS Practical Hub Workshop (Every hour 1100-1800)
W82 Perimeter Institute's Physics Highlight Reel
Price, Science Made Simple
1230 - 1300
1300 & 1330
T32 The Revised Edexcel International A-levels Pearson
T31 BERG: What’s nature got to do with it? - Dr. Melissa Glackin, King’s College London
W21 Hands-on Electricity Generation - Narika
- AQA
W22 Cards for A2/Y13 Organic Chemistry - Hazel Shirley
1500 & 1530
S06 Preparing for the introduction of T-Levels: A local approach to implementation of technical education reform - Gatsby
T43 Biology A-level: Reflections on teaching & assessment - OCR
T52 Frontier Science: Energy Storage Beyond Lithium Ion Batteries
1600 & 1630
T57 Practically Speaking at A-level - AQA
W38 CLEAPSS Practical Hub Workshop (Drop-in from
T54 Space as a Concept for Studying STEM in Post-16 -
1100-1800)
STEM Learning
T34 AQA A-level Biology Essay
1400 & 1430
Corporation
Pathway tip: These are the sessions with a specific Post-16 focus but you can use the online programme to discover the wealth of 11-19 and general sessions from The Royal Society’s explorations of ‘What is Experimental Science?’ on Thursday to ‘Philosophy Resources for Science Education’ from University of Bristol on Saturday.
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Friday - sample programmes Start times
All Subjects
0930 & 1000
T117 CPAC: Making your delivery even better REPEATED
Biology
Chemistry
T75 Fieldwork and Beyond
T63 Chemistry A-level: Reflections on teaching and assessment - OCR W64 Voices of Chemistry
- AQA
1030 & 1100
1130 & 1200
- AQA
A-level Physics Online
W137 Perimeter Institute’s What’s New in Physics? T24 Biology A-level: Reflections on teaching & assessment REPEATED - OCR
1300 & 1330 1400 1500& 1530
T60 Flipped Physics Teaching -
- University of York & University of Leicester
T88 A-level Sciences CPAC Top Tips - Pearson
1230 - 1300
Physics
Lunch & Exhibition
T101 Experimental EPQs - AQA
D04 Biology Practicals that Work - SAPS (drop-in 1300-1600)
T107 Wonderful & Useful Animation for Teaching Organic Chemistry - Roger Frost
T114 Frontier Science: Semiconductor Optoelectronics for Biological Sensing
1600 & 1630
T116 Physics A-level: Reflections on teaching and assessment - OCR
Saturday - sample programmes Start times
All Subjects
0930 & 1000
D11 Student Writing Competition - University of
1030 & 1100
1130 & 1200
Liverpool (drop in 0930-1230)
Biology T124 Frontier Science: Loss of Control in Heavy Alcohol Consumption - Prof. Andy
T138 CPAC: Making your delivery even better REPEATED
D14 Biology Practicals that Work - SAPS (drop-in 1000-
- AQA
1300)
S28 5 CPD Solutions in Challenging Times - Ross McGill, Teacher Toolkit
Jones
S26 Chemistry Magic Show REPEATED - Anthony
T112 Physics A-level: Reflections on teaching and assessment - OCR
Hardwicke & Andrew Szydlo, ASE Regions
D13 Astronomy and Astrophysics Drop-in - Association for Astronomy Education (drop in 1000-1300)
T126 Chemistry A-level: Reflections on teaching and assessment REPEATED - OCR W125 Using Action Research Posters for Professional Development - John Oversby,
T150 Stretch Your A-level Chemists - Royal Society of Chemistry
Science Education Futures
1430 & 1500
Physics
T139 Frontier Science: Molecular Cages - The Hole Story
1230 & 1300
1330 & 1400
Chemistry
W156 DNA Fingerprinting using PCR and Gel Electrophoresis Timstar
Post-16
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FE & Skills lecturer... Suggested pathway on FE-focused Thursday but there are sessions throughout the Conference
Start times W02 The STEM Pit Stop Challenge
S23 Flying the Flag for FE Science - Paul
D17 Technicians’ Drop-in - Marcin Poblocki, AQA
0930 & 1000
- Phil Gregory, Bob Pritchard & Alan Thompson, hi-impact consultancy
1030 & 1100
T12 STEM Careers: Making better use of industry and university support Gemma Taylor, STEM Learning
T08 The National Survey of Practical Work in Science - Vanessa Kind,
T27 Waterloo Bridge Sculpture Competition - Dawn Bonfield
W76 The Science of Music: Hands-on workshop - Helen Steer
W15 Wireless Datalogging in Action - Barry Hawkins, Data Harvest
T30 Teaching Students with SEND - Rob
D02 Biology Practicals the Work - SAPS
S17 ASE President’s Address: Engineering in Education - Prof.
1130 & 1200
1230 - 1300
1400 & 1430
Butler, ASE
W23 Connect to Bring STEM Learning to Life! - FutureSkills South West
Kessell-Holland, Education & Training Foundation
Durham University
1500& 1530
1600 & 1630
Royal Society
Group
Danielle George
T41 ‘When will I ever use this in the real world, Sir?’ - Alison Christoffer, All About STEM
S06 Preparing for the introduction of T-Levels: A local approach to implementation of technical education reform - Gatsby Charitable Foundation
S02 What is Experimental Science? -
T42 Using Positive Psychology in the Classroom - Steve Emery, IDS
T52 Frontier Science: Energy storage beyond lithium ion batteries - Dr. Iain Aldous
S08 FE TeachMeet - ASE
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Frontier Science Explore accessible, cutting-edge research
The selected lectures focus on areas of expertise within the University of Liverpool, and the lecturers are leading researchers. So you can enhance your knowledge and get a glimpse of what your students could go on to study.
“Treated myself to two Frontier Science lectures, fascinating and good to keep my science brain active!”
After each session there will be the chance to chat with the lecturer. Grab the opportunity to make some scientific links for you, your school and your students.
Thursday
1030-1130 T70 Learning from Experience - Farmers & Vets
1000-1100 T06 Artificial Photosynthesis - making fuels from air, water and light CTH D
CTH D How can we help farmers and vets make more efficient use of new data and their existing practical experience? Dr. Helen Higgins - Inst. of Veterinary Science
Developing new materials that can efficiently produce carbon fuels from these abundant sources. Dr. Gaia Neri - Stephenson Inst. for Renewable Energy
1100-1200 T20 Dirty Little Secrets in Brain Surgery CTH D My research is aiming to improve the tests we have for brain surgery-related meningitis. Libby Van Tonder - Inst. of Infection & Global Health
1200-1300 T28 Juvenile-onset Lupus Nephritis and the Role of Human Glomerular Endothelial Cells CTH D Lupus nephritis is one of the most frequent complications of childhood-onset lupus. My research investigates the role of the renal glomerular endothelial cells. Paraskevi Dimou - Inst. of Children’s Health
1400-1500 T38 Drug Discovery in the Developing World; a Medicinal Chemistry Perspective CTH C Our research covers a range of medicinal chemistry and chemical biology areas focused on malaria, TB, filariasis and more recently the systemic fungal infection Cryptococcus neoformans. Dr. Gemma Nixon - Dept. of Chemistry
1530-1630 T52 Energy Storage Beyond Lithium Ion Batteries CTH C Our research is based in developing energy storage devices beyond lithium ion batteries through materials synthesis, and enhanced spectroscopic analysis. Dr. Iain Aldous - Dept. of Chemistry
1130-1230 T78 Towards Making Matter Programmable
0930-1030 T62 Fit to Drive?
CTH D UK guidelines for driving following a first seizure require the risk of another seizure in the next year to be < 20%. But how long must a driver be seizure-free before they can safely regain their driving licence? Dr. Laura Bonnett - Dept. of Biostatistics
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into so called Lab-on-a-chip devices, which tend to be portable, simple to use and low cost. Dr. Ian Sandall - Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Electronics
Saturday 0930-1030 T124 Loss of Control in Heavy Alcohol Consumption CTH C
CTH D Programmable Matter can algorithmically change its physical properties. Uses include programmed DNA molecules that self-assemble into desired structures. Explore this rapidly growing research area. Dr. Othon Michail - Dept. of Computer Science
Loss of control is a key issue in the development of heavy drinking. Contributory factors include internal (stress and arousal) as well as environmental cues. Strategies to reduce drinking will be considered. Prof. Andy Jones - Inst. of Integrative Biology
1230-1330 T91 Top-to-toe Solution - the three challenges facing electrical vehicles CTH D
1030-1130 T130 Mental Health - drugs and the scientific method CTH D
For switched reluctance motor in electrical and hybrid vehicles, there are three basic challenges: efficiency, reliability and performance. Explore solutions to these challenges. Dr. Yihua Hu - Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Electronics
Recreational drug use is seen at higher levels in those with poor mental health than in the general population. But understanding what this means is much more challenging. Dr. Suzanne Gage - Inst. of Psychology, Health & Society
1130-1230 T139 Molecular Cages - The Hole Story CTH D 1400-1500 T161 Frontier Science: Building bigger brains - the evolution and development of the cerebellum CTH D The evolution and development of the brain is one of the most interesting topics in science. To elucidate general principles of how brain development evolves, our lab examines the cerebellum in chicken embryos, and uses this system to examine the developmental evolution of neural stem cells and their neuronal progeny. Thomas Butts - School of Life Sciences
1500-1600 T103 Nanomedicine - Does size matter?
Friday
Conference Delegate
CTH D This talk will explore the public’s perception of nanomedicine and discuss some of the interesting properties of nanoscale materials. Dr. Tom McDonald - Dept. of Chemistry
1600-1700 T114 Semiconductor Optoelectronics for CTH C Biological sensing Advances in microelectronics and optoelectronics allow the miniaturization of many clinical techniques
Porous materials are important in applications such as separations and gas storage, for example, the capture of greenhouse gases or the removal of harmful contaminants. Our research is centred around one class of these - porous organic cages. Dr. Becky Greenaway - Dept .of Chemistry
1230-1330 T146 Monohedral Disk Dissection (pizza cutting) CTH D A tiling of a shape is a way of splitting the shape into smaller shapes. If the smaller shapes are all the same, the tiling is called monohedral. We will present new monohedral tilings of the disk. Dr. Joel Haddley - Dept. of Mathematical Sciences
1400-1500 T148 Oceanography - From Microbes to Global Climate CTH D Of the total amount of photosynthesis on our planet, half of it occurs in plants that grow in the ocean – but what are these plants, and what challenges do they have to overcome compared to their terrestrial counterparts? Prof. Jon Sharples - Dept. of Earth, Ocean & Ecological Sciences
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3-6 January, University of Liverpool
Prof. Janet Beer Vice Chancellor University of Liverpool
Welcome to the Association for Science Education’s Annual Conference at the University of Liverpool. Many exciting things have happened in the University and the City during the six years since ASE was last in Liverpool; we hope you will enjoy Liverpool in its full glory. On campus we have had major investment in both teaching and research facilities, as well as student accommodation. The award winning Central Teaching Laboratories (CTL) were opened just before your last conference and have developed into an internationally recognised centre for excellence in laboratory education, both for the design and use of the building and for their approaches to teaching science. Collaborative education and the sharing of facilities means physicists, chemists and environmental scientists are no longer taught in isolated silos. The Materials Innovation Factory (MIF), standing proudly next to the CTL, is a unique
public/private partnership between the University and Unilever and supported by HEFCE. This multi-million pound development aims to revolutionise materials chemistry research and development by bringing together world-leading multi-disciplinary research expertise, providing unparalleled technical facilities and offering a dynamic support infrastructure. As part of this investment we have been able to appoint many new academic staff, all focused on multidisciplinary research and all contributing to the provision of a modern scientific education for our student body.
The new Royal Liverpool Hospital, due to open Summer 2018, now towers over the northern side of the University campus. The new hospital and new infrastructure that followed this development have already driven forward research and education in health and life sciences, and will result in more significant capital investment in the area. The latest investment is Paddington Village (which once housed Paddington Comprehensive School), and will be the new home for Liverpool International College and the Northern Centre of Excellence for the Royal College of Physicians.
The stunning new futuristic building on Russell Street is ‘Sensor City’, a ground-breaking ERDF venture sponsored by the University of Liverpool and John Moores University as part of a University Enterprise zone. This exciting collaboration is creating a global hub for sensor technologies, and is encouraging research partnerships between academia and industry while fostering relationships between our students and emerging industries. We hope that the provision of access to entrepreneurial support and funding, will lead to the creation of high-value spin-out companies and jobs.
Throughout the conference, we’ll be holding the Frontier Science sessions, when our early career scientists will be using the opportunity to introduce you to their world-class research and inspirational science. We will be using a new format this year and the sessions will be more interactive; so come along with ideas and questions and get involved. I do hope you will enjoy their presentations and discover how we are nurturing our newer academics to become the next generation of experts and inspire future scientists. I wish you all the best for the days ahead.
The 2018 Conference Team For ASE Chair and Honorary Annual Conference Secretary - Dr. Susan Burr ASE Conferences Manager - Ray Hancock ASE Conferences Officer - Karen Dyer ASE Communications Lead - Emma Hill Seventh Corner Events Management - Nicola Hern
For Liverpool University Vice Chancellor’s Representative - Kathy Johnson Events team - Claire Coombes, Nicola Gilmore Laboratory Supervisor - Irene Cooper
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University of Liverpool Award-winning Central Teaching Laboratories, home to ASE Annual Conference practical sessions The University of Liverpoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique, multi-disciplinary Central Teaching Laboratories (CTL) are an internationally recognised centre of excellence for laboratory education. The CTL Team won the Higher Education Academy CATE (Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence) for collaborative work in teaching and learning, capturing creative and innovative practice which positively impacts on student experience.
Outreach Opportunities The University of Liverpool offers an extensive outreach programme covering all STEM subjects and offers a variety of inspirational activities for school pupils, from Years 5 to 13. Events are highly interactive and include hands-on activities for all age groups as well as talks on specialist subjects and STEM masterclasses. For more information or outreach requests please email: ctlinfo@liverpool.ac.uk
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Session insight Find out how one CPD session is developed for the ASE Annual Conference
T143 HAB: Experiments in Near Space with hi-impact
stunning images of the Earth’s curvature and crystal clear shots into Deep Space, they certainly give students and teachers something to show off!
Saturday 12pm - Maths Forsyth At ASE 2018, hi-impact are showcasing some of the most ambitious, exciting and engaging activities already being delivered to students around the country. One particular eyebrow-raising workshop is being delivered on Saturday 6 January at 12pm in the Maths Forsyth Lecture Theatre, and is set to unpick hands-on, space exploration that can feature in all our classrooms. Utilising High Altitude Weather Balloons, students design and build a craft to send experiments, cameras, computers, sensors and even promotional materials 25 miles above the Earth’s surface and into what is known as ‘Near Space’. The results are astonishing and beyond gathering data from extreme conditions,
The ASE seminar will be led by experts from hi-impact consultancy who regularly deliver this incredible STEM opportunity to schools all over the UK. We managed to get some time with the team at hiimpact to find out about the project and get a sneak preview of what we can expect in Saturday’s seminar. “It is the most awe-inspiring project that we offer at hi-impact and the beauty of it is that teacher’s can decide how big or small they want the event to be.” Simon Sloan (hi-impact’s Operations Manager) has been involved in every single launch over the last 5 years and explained how the project is so easy for schools to tailor. “There are the basics that have to be incorporated into every Space launch; permission to launch from the CAA, weather predictions, parachutes, tracking equipment etc. but beyond that no two launches have been the same. Some schools really focus upon the craft design, where others are more interested in the data gathering. We’ve seen it used to teach Key Stage 3 Science including topics such as Forces, Pressure and Buoyancy but it has just as easily been used as a stimulus for developing Business Studies skills. Yes it is exciting and the kids will love it but it is far from gimmicky; addressing multiple areas of the curriculum and giving real life applications to a range of key skills.”
Ashley Sinclair, Greenbank High School’s STEM coordinator said the partnership with hi-impact formed a vital part of the school’s agenda to show the importance of delivering STEM subjects in an exciting and engaging way. He said, “There needs to be an appetite for these subjects, particularly among young people. Science is everywhere in our everyday lives and this project shows how they can relate and apply to real life. Once that passion is there, hopefully it can lead to the many and varied career opportunities available in STEM-related fields which are necessary to meet our global challenges.” When asked if the project needed specialist knowledge or expertise, the team at hi-impact assured ASE that anyone can do this and that the seminar will demonstrate how easy it is to get this project off the ground (no pun intended).
“Science is everywhere in our everyday lives and this project shows how they can relate and apply to real life.“ “We’ll share exactly how the project is done; go over the basics and share the same tips, tricks and resources that have lead to our 100% success rate. Attendees will leave this session with everything they need to know and can go back to school after the Christmas break with a New Year Resolution to explore space with their students!”
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3-6 January, University of Liverpool 1415-1510
Day listings
Using the listings
Biology Education Research Group
Sessions are grouped by phase and then listed by time; they are also tagged with a theme: Practical Science; Education for Sustainable Development (ESD); Teaching & Learning; Creative Technology; STEM / Vocational (inc. careers); Research; Professional Learning Journey; or Curriculum & Assessment. Each session has a unique code that you can use to find it in the online programme. The code also tells you if the session is a: t ‘D’ - drop-in session, when you can pop in at any point during its running time t ‘S’ - a special event with a keynote, panel or launch t ‘T’ - a talk and discussion-based event t ‘W’ - a practical workshop t ‘I’ - International Day session on Wednesday 3 January. We will post updates / changes via #ASEconf and on the information screens in the CTL foyer (Map F5 802).
On Thursday, the specialist work of the Biology Education Research Group (BERG) showcases research into biology teaching and learning from pre-school to A-levels.
Biology in the Real World: Separating Fact from Fiction Now in its 15th year, Biology in the Real World (BitRW) is taking a broad look at some of the biological issues and phenomena developing around the world today. Join us for sessions throughout the day on Friday. Brought to you by the NUCLEUS group. (NUCLEUS is a group of about 20 bioscience learned societies and similar not-for-profit organisations.)
Life enhancing career Support STEM students with free to use careers resources Clinical pharmacologist ph re Medical representative Materials scientist Mate Bioinformatician Bioi Financial analyst Fina Statistician RMI-0097-1117
careers@abpi.org.uk
Our careers website includes case studies of over 80 individual people who actually work in the industry; from people who joined the industry straight from school, through to those with postgraduate degrees and postdoctoral experience. We have a poster featuring some of these people too, this can be ordered through the website. The site also provides a searchable database of pharmaceutical and contract research companies – an excellent starting place if you are looking for a work placement or a job. To find out how you could contribute to the discovery, development or supply of new medicines in the UK visit the website.
careers.abpi.org.uk
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Wednesday 3 January International Day 1000-1015 International Day Welcome: Shaun Reason, Chief Executive - ASE
Eleanor Rathbone LT
1020-1115 I05 Difficult Ideas in Chemistry REPEATED 11-19
I04 Science Across Borders 11-19
I02 Cognitive Load in Science REPEATED 11-19 Rendall LT4
I06 Argument-Driven Inquiry All Rendall LT5
I03 Science Meets English REPEATED Primary Rendall S11
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Find out how big data can connect your science class to international research; and give your pupils something solid to work on with partners abroad. Dr Benedict O’Donnell Prometeruse www.prometeruse.org @prometeruse
In January Professor Dylan William tweeted that “… Cognitive Load Theory is the single most important thing for teachers to know.” This session explains the principles of CLT and shows how an understanding of CLT can be used to improve teaching and learning in Science. Bob Pritchard & Phil Gregory - hi-impact consultancy www.hi-impact.co.uk @hiimpactbob
Promoting science proficiency by transforming lab activities. Victor Sampson - University of Texas at Austin www.argumentdriveninquiry.com @drvictorsampson
This session explores a creative, link-learning approach to teaching science by weaving imaginative and inspiring English activities throughout a unit of work. David Allen - University of Hertfordshire & Naomi Hiscock d.allen21@herts.ac.uk
I07 International Earth I09 Girls into Global STEM Science: Earthlearningidea All (GIGS) 11-19 Rendall S4
I08 Remember the Egg Race 11-19 Rendall S3
I10 Simple Experiments in a Complex World Post-16
Rendall S10
There have been many science/technology competitions, but the best remembered title is The Great Egg Race. Ideas will be offered which can be adapted to suit all levels of education, to illustrate how short competitions involving simple materials can be used to promote practical and thinking skills (and be good fun). It will include trying some items for yourself. Geoff Auty - SSR, ASE gnv.auty@gmail.com @TheASE
I11 Engineering your Curriculum: Research by teachers, for teachers All Rendall LT2
About ten experiments are shown and their multiple uses in chemistry education are discussed. They are little known, easy to perform, simple at first view but multifaceted after further reflection as our complex world is. This can be the starting point for experimental enquiry-based learning in Switzerland (and elsewhere).
Rendall LT1
How do we approach and teach these difficult ideas: atoms which do not change even though things around us burn, grow and rot; burning which builds up oxides with energy stored in the fuel/ oxygen system; the strange pH scale; slow reactions which get so much faster as the temperature rises. Keith Ross www.scienceissues.org.uk
1120-1215
Earthlearningidea brings Earth science teaching activities to classrooms across the world that have few or no resources. We publish a new activity each fortnight. There are currently over 200 activities on the website, many in several languages; all are free to use. Sample some of the activities.
Chris King Earthlearningidea www.earthlearningidea.com
A hands-on session where you can find out how an EU-funded project involving the UK, Cyprus, Poland and Sweden is inspiring more girls to consider STEM careers. We will describe our methodology, share some of the resources developed specially for the project by Practical Action, and, with students from our UK partner school, demonstrate one of the Global STEM Challenges. Ray Kirtley & Kevin Burden Hull University & Bren Hellier - Practical Action www.gigsproject.eu
Primary Engineer is a not-forprofit organisation that has, over the last 12 years, created an engineering curriculum that includes teacher STEM skill development; inspiring engineering classroom projects; Master’s level study and action research; and a free schools’ competition promoting engineer careers. This curriculum stretches across Early Years, Primary and Secondary level.
Lise McCaffery - Primary Engineer www.primaryengineer.com @primaryengineer
1215-1315 1315-1410
Lunch and exhibition
Rendall S11 & 1st Floor Foyer
I13 Good Practical Science: International Perspective
Eleanor Rathbone LT
Hear, and discuss, the recommendations from the Good Practical Science report launched in Autumn 2017. Join its author, Professor Sir John Holman, along with researchers and practitioners involved in the review. www.gatsby.org.uk/GoodPracticalScience @GatsbyEd
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Rendall LT3
Klemens Koch Pedagogical University Berne, Switzerland klemens.koch@phbern.ch
3-6 January, University of Liverpool 1415-1510 I14 Why Don’t You Enjoy HEC? I17 Trashed World 11-19 Rendall S3 11-19 Rendall S10 Do you know “Kasetsu”, Hypothesis-Experiment Class? We present a concrete method and theory on how HEC enables students to engage in learning science concepts with unique teaching materials indispensable for HEC. Most students evaluate HEC as fun, no matter when, where, and by whom, it is carried out. Funahashi, Haruhiko - Kyoto Uni., Kobayashi, Mariko Association for Studies in Hypothesis & Hasegawa, Tomoko - Oguhachiman Municipal Junior High School
A global schools’ platform for curriculum exchange work on the topic of waste, based on the award-winning documentary from Jeremy Irons ‘Trashed’ Free Subscription! Keith Kelly - Trashed World
I16 Practical Physics in SubSaharan Africa All Rendall S6
I19 Concepts Frameworks in IB Sciences Post-16 Rendall LT2
Teaching practical physics in sub-Saharan Africa is not without its challenges; each country has different requirements, as does your ability to influence the situation in a sustainable way. Our session will explore these issues in the context of IOP capacity building activities, and our future strategic priorities. Joe Brock - Worth School & Linsey Clark - IOP www.iop.org/about/ international/index.html @PhysicsNews
Each of the four programmes offered by the International Baccalaureate approaches content through a conceptual lens, but within very different frameworks. This presentation is about the development of the conceptual framework in the Diploma programme sciences and the challenges this creates for teaching, learning and assessment. Corry Blades - International Baccalaureate DPdevelopment@ibo.org @IB_DP
I18 Squelch! Bang! Ooh! The transformative potential of children’s non-fiction Primary Rendall LT1 A look at how lyrical nonfiction texts for children can be used to capture the imagination of young learners in Year 4-6 Science classrooms. Zahra Amlani - Knightsbridge Prep School zahranazmin@rocketmail.com
1515-1610 I23 Introducing Dynamics by ‘HEC’ All Rendall S10
I15 Teaching Low-SES Students Science All Rendall LT5
Why not come along to find fun in our dynamics class? This is based on Japanese leaning theory “Hypothesis-Experiment Class (HEC).” Establishing mental recognition in science. Our workshop presents an outline of the theory and a demonstration of HEC. Koji Tsukamoto - Chiba Institute of Science & Yoshitaka Imamura - Tokyo University of Science
Key implications from a recent systematic and rigorous literature review of promising educational approaches to improve the attainment and progression of low-SES students in science. Positive effects were seen for interventions developing students’ scientific reasoning, literacy skills and metacognitive skills, with judicious use of technology, and from a sociocultural perspective. Judith Hillier & Jaimie MillerFriedmann - University of Oxford judith.hillier@education.ox.ac.uk
I20 Across The Divide: Improving teaching and learning across primary, secondary and HE All
I22 Transforming STEM Education: Air quality as a powerful theme for integration 11-19 Rendall LT3
Rendall S5
Proposals for an integrated theme based on Air Quality, which affects us all, will indicate that only a crosscurricular approach can prepare learners in schools for the complex health issues they will meet in adult life. A Citizen Science project to measure particulate and nitrogen dioxide pollution will show the value of engaging learners in human scientific research in their locality. John Oversby - Science Education Futures johnoversby.wikispaces.com
Explore the findings that emerged from Across the Divide, a research project into cross-sector professional development for STEM teachers and university academics. Discuss the concept of crosssector CPD and the positive impact that this could have on teacher confidence and learning outcomes. Deborah Ralls - SEERIH, University of Manchester fascinate@manchester.ac.uk @UoMSEERIH
I21 Working Scientifically Outdoors Primary Rendall LT4 Children have an intrinsic need to play, create and investigate. Tapping into this need you will take part in scientific enquiries deliverable in your school grounds, learning how to facilitate children to set up, carry out and record their own science enquiries, research and investigations in the outdoors. Georgina Greaves Derbyshire Environmental Studies Service (Derbyshire County Council) www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ environmentalstudies @DCCEnvStudies
1615-1710 I26 Get your School to Go Green! All Rendall S11
I25 Busking Science All
What are UK schools doing to enable young people to play a role in developing a more sustainable future for society? Help students build valuable skills through projects on themes such energy saving, recycling, encouraging walking to school and creating a vegetable garden. Take away practical activities and ideas to make your school a more environmentally friendly place. Henry Greenwood - Green Schools Project www.greenschoolsproject.org.uk @greenschoolsuk
Street performers inspire their audiences (they have to, or they don’t eat!). Come along to this highly participative session, looking at the use of street performance skills to deliver sticky science messages in schools and colleges. David Price - science made simple www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk @scimadesimple
Rendall S4
I24 MASCIL All Rendall LT8 Inquiry science and maths learning across the EU. Pete Sorensen - University of Nottingham
I27 Archaeoschool for the Future 11-19 Rendall S6 Explore the possibilities of introducing science aspects to a non-scientific European Project. Learn about sustainability, building materials, new teaching and assessment approaches with secondary schools, universities and experts working together. Xavier Juan Pons - Col·legi de Doctors i Llicenciats de Catalunya
I28 “My students are always surprised when they learn that they will be using maths in secondary science classes.” 11-19 Rendall S3 Research across IGCSE Science by CUP reveals that maths is a subject that many students find a barrier to progression and success, and that science teachers lack the knowledge, understanding and confidence to integrate it successfully. Discover a new set of student resources. Cambridge University Press
1715-1810 I29 International Panel: Teaching and assessing science when working with English as an additional language – opportunities and issues Eleanor Rathbone LT Our international panel will offer perspectives on content and language-integrated learning, the dominance of English language in evaluation and its impact on the translation of science ideas into concrete assessment items. Xavier Juan Pons; Keith Kelly; Marianne Cutler; Adrian Fenton; Lida Schoen; Egbert Weisheit.
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Thursday 4 January: Start times 0930 11-19
All 0930-1030
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T02 Do STEM Teachers Praise Intelligence More than Arts Teachers? ... And other questions. Hear the results of our first school-based research projects and how we’re working to increase engagement with educational research across our staff. The ups and downs of our journey will be discussed and there will also be an opportunity to get involved in our research on balancing equations. Kristy Turner - Bolton School Boys’ Division KLT@boltonschool.org @doc_kristy
Research 0930-1030
CTL 8
Map F5 802
W02 The STEM Pit Stop Challenge How quickly can your team dismantle and rebuild (perfectly) a go kart? Used with pupils of all ages, this practical STEM challenge helps pupils develop planning and processing skills, communication and teamwork. Come and see how quickly it can be done and how you can use it in your school or college. Bob Pritchard, Phil Gregory & Alan Thompson hi-impact consultancy www.hi-impact.co.uk bobpritchard@hi-impact.co.uk @hiimpactbob
Creative Technology CTL 1
Rendall LT3 Map D2 432
S32 Flying the Flag for FE Science The ETF works to build a national consensus on the most effective actions to improve recruitment and retention of teaching staff in the FE and Training sector. We currently work with SEMTA to develop support for employers delivering high-quality apprenticeships and training in STEM. Our professional membership body, the Society for Education and Training, supports a range of career development for STEM educators and we are proud to promote and be involved in the work of ASE in the FE sector. Paul Kessell-Holland - Education & Training Foundation
STEM/ Vocational (inc. Careers)
0930-1030
T04 21st Century Physics
Practical Science
Primary Maths 105 Map E6 206
What is sound? How to keep my tea warm? With our complete and easy-to-use Primary Science Teaching Set, pupils use temperature, light and sound sensors to carry out simple science investigations and explore the world around them. Ewa Kedzierska - CMA, Amsterdam
Practical Science 0930-1030
Guild of Students Mandela Map D6 501
W01 Chemistry in the Primary Classroom A wide variety of exciting, practical chemistry activities to study materials, their uses and properties and how to change them. Come and get your hands dirty! Meg Post, Sarah Langford & Martin Wesley - Sphere Science www.spherescience.co.uk @SphereScience
Maths 103 Map E6 206 0930-1100
W03 Exploring Rock, Soil, Water & Fossils
CTL 6
Map F5 802
W32 Web-based Post-16 Learning Resources for Protein Structure & Function Puzzled by protein structures? Baffled by betasheets? Come along and let us help with helices and
CTL 5
Map F5 802
Try a series of hands-on activities to describe, classify and identify rocks, investigate soils, explore the changing states of water, with their links to the water cycle, and find out what fossils can tell us. Have a go at the ‘Great soil race’, making your own rain, bringing a fossil to life and much more through a range of practical and investigative activities. Chris King & Elizabeth Devon - Earth Science Teachers’ Association
Practical Science
CTH C
Map F6 221
See how to use CLEAPSS-developed resources to carry out a range of practicals including micro-controllerrs, IR cameras, USB oscilloscopes and much more Samir Moezzi - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS
Creative Technology 0930-1030
Maths 106 Map E6 206
W04 Archaeoschool for the Future REPEATED
Why introductory physics students are unable to relate their understanding and skill of algebraic functions and graphs to solve and interpret kinematic equations and graphs. A case study of students at South African University of Technology. Itumeleng Phage - Central University of Technology, SA www.cut.ac.za @TaHappy
0930-1100
Come to this drop-in, running throughout the day, for practical ideas and support for technicians. Marcin Poblocki - AQA www.aqa.org.uk @aqacorescience
Since the introduction of the new A levels with no coursework element, it is important that students have an in depth understanding of practical methods in order to answer the relevant exam questions. This session will investigate how practical understanding can lead to exam question success. Adrian Greenall - City of Liverpool College & STEM Learning adrian.greenall@liv-coll.ac.uk @STEMLearning
D01 Physics Students’ Graph Comprehension
Teaching & Learning
D17 Technicians’ Drop-in
W13 A-level Biology Practicals
Practical Science 0930-1030
Guild of Students Gilmour Map D6 501
Map F5 802
T17 Can Technology Help Students to Learn Science at Primary School?
Post-16 & Skills
0930-1700
Practical Science 0930-1030
0930-1030
STEM/ Vocational (inc. Careers)
0930-1030
probe the peptide bond! Explore these web-based resources developed with the PDBe to learn about protein structure and function in post-16 chemistry and biology. Find the trial resources on our website. Dr. Peter Hoare & Dr. Matthew Conroy - Newcastle University http://tiny.cc/proteinLR
Explore the possibilities of introducing science aspects to a non-scientific European Project. Learn about sustainability, building materials, new teaching and assessment approaches with secondary schools, universities and experts working together. Led by a member of the ASE International Committee. Xavier Juan Pons - Col·legi de Doctors i Llicenciats de Catalunya & ASE International Committee
ESD 0930-1030
Maths Proudman Map E6 206
T01 Preparing for GCSE Assessments in a Linear Qualification REPEATED How best to prepare for linear assessments? A session based on the OCR “Modular to Linear” resource, with ideas and strategies for teachers and learners. Ann Wolstenholme & Sarah Milne - OCR @ocr_science
Curriculum & Assessment 0930-1030
Rendall LT5 Map D2 432
T162 Difficult Ideas in Chemistry REPEATED How do we approach and teach these difficult ideas: atoms which do not change even though things around us burn, grow and rot; burning which builds up oxides with energy stored in the fuel/oxygen system; the strange pH scale; slow reactions which get so much faster as the temperature rises. Keith Ross www.scienceissues.org.uk
Teaching & Learning 0930-1030
Chadwick Barkla
Map E6 207
T03 RAF 100 The Institute of Physics is working with the Historical Association on an educational project for the Royal Air Force. This workshop covers the STEM activities that form part of the project, all of which are downloadable and use simple, cheap materials. They are linked to a competition for schools which you can register for at:
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Thursday 4 January: Start times 0930 - 1030 11-19
11-19
raf100schools.org.uk Richard Bonella - IOP www.iop.org/education @PhysicsNews
Teaching & Learning 0930-1100
CTL 7
Map F5 802
D16 Year 7 & 8 Practical Experiment Showcase Get support for curriculum-focused practicals with advice on how to perform a range of demos. ASE, in partnership with BESA (British Educational Suppliers Association), offers Yr 7 & 8 teachers and technicians ideas for creating accessible practicals to help your school meet the new Gatsby benchmarks. ASE & BESA: Instrument Direct Services; Timstar; Data Harvest Group; Philip Harris Education; Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS); Gratnells; Scientific & Chemical Supplies www.ase.org.uk
Free entry with Exhibition-Only pass 0930-1100
Rendall S3 Map D2 432
T13 Energy & New Specifications REPEATED We will discuss why it is opportune to rethink the way we represent energy at school. And suggest some modifications. Specifically, there will be an introduction to stores and pathways and how best to apply it in various situations. Charles Tracy - IOP www.iop.org/education @PhysicsNews
Curriculum & Assessment
11-19
REPEATED
1030-1130
Get an update on the process by which GCSE and A-level grades are awarded by AQA and a review of the arrangements for awarding for the first cohort examined against the new GCSE Science specifications. Key messages from the A-level and GCSE science exams in 2017 will also be considered. Julian Clarke - AQA www.aqa.org.uk @aqacorescience
T10 Teaching with Pace and Challenge
Curriculum & Assessment Guild of Students Library Map D6 501
CTH D
Highlighting selected Frederiksen lab manuals, we will investigate acceleration and speed: From Galileo’s inclined plane - over free fall, conservation of momentum, the speed of sound, and supersonic speeds - to finally measuring the speed of light. Instead of Galileo’s water clock, we use electronic timers and an oscilloscope as our stopwatch. Henning Shou - Timstar www.timstar.co.uk @timstarlab
Teaching & Learning
Practical Science 1000-1100 Exhibition Marquee The Pearson Teaching, Learning & Assessment Hub Map E5
T05 The Revised Edexcel International GCSEs
1000-1100
Solar energy is abundant but intermittent. We aim to use sunlight to generate fuels that can be stored and used when required. The only inputs are light, carbon dioxide and water! In this talk I will outline my research on developing new materials that can efficiently produce carbon fuels from these abundant sources. Dr. Gaia Neri - Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy, University of Liverpool
W49 GCSE Physics Technician in Action REPEATED
Practical Science Rendall S10 Map D2 432
T07 BERG: Brain science in schools Outreach, misconceptions and the challenge of neuromyths. Dr. Andy Chandler-Grevatt CSciTeach & Prof. Jonathan Bacon - University of Sussex
Research 1000-1100
Maths G03
Map E6 206
T160 Awarding at GCSE and A-level Demystified
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Find out more about how the AQA GCSE Physics required practical work and our resources are specifically designed for technicians. Try a selection of practicals using different techniques, depending on what equipment is available at your school. Discover how to make equipment including both a Leslie cube and Ripple tank to keep costs to a minimum. Marcin Poblocki - AQA www.aqa.org.uk @aqacorescience
1030-1130 1000-1030
Map E6 207
Come along and hear about the new edition of this exciting publication written by teachers, researchers and teacher trainers from ASE’s membership. Meet the editors and several key authors, who will present an outline of the book and explain its rationale and importance in the current education era. Judith Hillier - Oxford University & Dr. Indira Banner - Leeds University www.ase.org.uk @TheASE
T06 Frontier Science: Artificial photosynthesis - making fuels from air, water and light
11-19
Chadwick LT
W06 Quest for Speed REPEATED
Map F6 221
ESD
1030-1200
S01 ASE Secondary Science Guide - Launch
Curriculum & Assessment 1000-1100
Planning for and managing pace and challenge is absolutely essential if all students are to make good progress. This session encourages teachers to reflect on their practice and to consider how they can enhance their lessons through effective planning and using simple strategies to monitor progress and actively manage challenge. Martin Reece & Stuart Sherman martinjreece@aol.com
Teaching & Learning 1000-1100
Get the latest information on support for teaching, learning and assessment for Edexcel’s revised International GCSEs. Damian Riddle - Pearson @PearsonSciences
All
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T08 The National Survey of Practical Work in Science
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W17 Animal Practicals Animal behaviour is a fascinating subject taught throughout biology, psychology and the key stages. The Association For The Study Of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) will provide fun, engaging and useful practical ideas, lessons and resources. ASAB also provides advice on behavioural methods and ethics. Help young people discover their inner animal! Charlotte Evans - The Association For The Study Of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) www.asab.org/education @ASABeducation
Practical Science 1030-1130
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T12 STEM Careers: Making better use of industry and university support Explore the different programmes and resources that help schools and colleges make better use of the supported offered by industry and university. Gemma Taylor - STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk @gtaylorstem
A report on the second year of staff survey on practical work in science education in England and Scotland funded by the Gatsby foundation and run by Durham University. Findings from the survey are providing evidence for consideration by all organisations active in science and education. Vanessa Kind - Durham University
STEM/ Vocational (inc. Careers)
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delegates. Talk with colleagues from CASTME and ICASE about how you could use these activities in your teaching. Denise Balmer & Kathleen Nugent - CASTME/ ICASE castmeuk@gmail.com
Practical Science 1030-1130
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W07 Linking Science and Literacy for Improved Student Outcomes Come explore strategies for linking science and literacy that support students’ abilities to read, write, and discuss in the context of science and inquirybased learning using fiction and non-fiction texts. Hands-on examples of how science supports literacy and literacy supports science will be used. Bill Badders - National Science Teachers Association USA baddersb@roadrunner.com @baddersb
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W09 Hands-on Electricity Generation REPEATED Use our hand-held DC generator for electricity generation, energy transformation and efficiency. Study about energy loss and energy conservation and find out how many bulbs you can light up or even become a power plant for a while. Fun, interactive and engaging workshop. Michal Marcik & Taiki Watanabe - Narika Corporation michal.marcik@rika.com
Practical Science 1100-1200
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A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take back to school. Matt Endean & Steve Jones - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS
1100-1200
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W08 How to Reduce the Effects of Climate Change
Primary Engineer programmes take teachers from Early Years through Y6 on an integrated STEM journey of linked projects including design and build, coding and 3D printing. These are supported through our online portal and are see the children take part in challenge events as they demonstrate their skills. Susan Scurlock - Primary Engineer www.universeofengineering.com @primaryengineer
UK Energy Partners help schools to reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions. Why is this required? Does this mean living any differently? This interactive workshop will aim to educate attendees on understanding their personal carbon footprint and that of their school or college, and aims to show how we can all progress to a net zero carbon dioxide emission future. Sam Moore www.netzerobuildings.co.uk @Energy_UKEP
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W11 CREST Secondary CREST projects inspire and engage students in real-world science whilst helping them to develop problem-solving, decision-making and confidence in STEM. In this hands-on session, find out how easy it is to get started using CREST, try some activities and discuss the impact on students of all abilities. Jane Dowden & Neil Trevethan - British Science Association @CRESTAwards
Practical Science 1100-1200
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T19 Create Engagement in Science Learning In Finland, inquiry-based science education is a solution to students’ declining interest and engagement in science learning. Two narratives of professional development during two projects. Ari Myllyviita & Tea Kantola - Viikki Teacher Training School of University of Helsinki ari.myllyviita@helsinki.fi
Professional Learning Journey
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T159 Benefits and Challenges of Technology in Teaching Science: Examples and teacher preparation How to make science education more challenging, relevant and attractive for our students? How to stimulate the development of creative thinking, problem solving, and other higher cognitive skills? Technology can help! Examples will be given! A major challenge is teachers’ CPD and support for using tech. I will present an effective course for teachers, in-service and pre-service, tested in three countries. Prof. Ton Ellermeijer - CMA, Amsterdam
Creative Technology
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Part 1 will open your eyes to the chemistry all round us - bricks, concrete, stones, metals, graveyards, re-cycling, pigments and the plain quirky - gas anodes, boron rods, marsh gas. For those who have the time, Part 2 will be a walk around the campus to see what we can spot. Peter Borrows - Troye Scientific peterborrows@cantab.net
Practical Science
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Low-cost and quickly performed procedures to enhance students’ chemistry experience in all parts of chemical education and to add variety to practicals. Bob Worley - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS Practical Science
1100-1230
T16 Questioning in the Science Classroom The session will look at different types of questioning and how they can be used in the science classroom. It will include a discussion of questions used to address misconceptions; to elicit knowledge and to develop understanding. We will also consider synoptic questions, look at what makes a good question and have a go at writing some too! Sarah Longshaw - ASE 11-19 Committee www.ase.org.uk @TheASE
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A taxonomy categorising skills used in the indirect assessment of practical skills by written examination developed by OCR and Cambridge International Exams is presented and reviewed. Neil Wade - OCR @ocr_science
Curriculum & Assessment
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T18 Microscale Chemistry: “In a little you can see a lot.” REPEATED
1100-1200
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W12 Bioinformatics in the Classroom Find out how to carry out a protein BLAST search, find and research a cancer mutation and compare the genes of two antibiotic resistant bacteria. In this session, we will demonstrate how you can bring bioinformatics activities into the classroom using free resources from the website www.yourgenome.org. These activities are suitable for A-level. Francesca Gale & Ken Skeldon - Wellcome Genome Campus engage@wellcomegenomecampus.org @wgcengage
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PhD on neurosurgical CSF infections. My research is aiming to improve the tests we have for brain surgery-related meningitis. Libby Van Tonder - Institute of Infection and Global Health, University of Liverpool 1100-1200
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S02 What is Experimental Science? A panel discussion on ‘Why do we do experimental science in schools?’ It will consider a range of perspectives: employers’, research scientists’ and classroom teachers’, and consider the pedagogical benefits. The Royal Society is currently understanding research into the benefits of experimental science for science education with an evidence synthesis due to be published in early 2018. Chris Harrison - King’s College London, Dr. Abbie Trewin - University of Lancaster & Royal Society University Research Fellow & Ian McDaid - Teaching & Learning Leader for Science @royalsociety
Teaching & Learning 1130-1230
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T21 Amazing Planet: Action-packed classroom science When we asked ourselves, ‘How can we bring our wide range of Earthlearningidea activities in a dynamic interactive way to the largest possible audience at the ASE conference?’ The ‘Amazing planet – action-packed science’ idea was born – with you as an interactive audience. Will this be a success? How many interactive, lecture-sized practical ideas for teaching about the Earth can we squeeze into 60 minutes? Come and find out. Chris King & Elizabeth Devon - The Earthlearningidea Team
Practical Science 1130-1200
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T22 BERG: Darwin and the arts As an example of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ARTS and Mathematics), I will draw on the life and work of Darwin to show what the arts can offer STEM education. This is part of a wider international initiative to broaden STEM, by adding the ‘A’ of the arts to address continuing poor attitudes to STEM learning and modernising the school curriculum, bringing learning in line with how STEM operates in the 21st Century. Dr. Martin Braund - University of York
Research 1200-1230
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T164 Using Inquiry Science to Build Language for Students whose First Language is not English The session will utilize a Learning Cycle format focused on the phenomenon of how a skewer can go through a balloon without popping it. A physical model will be built to show the structure of the balloon and how this phenomenon is possible. All four language modalities will be utilized to show explicit connections to science learning. Dr. David Crowther - National Science Teachers’ Association (NSTA), USA
Teaching & Learning 1200-1300
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W16 Busking Science REPEATED Street performers inspire their audiences (they have to, or they don’t eat!). Come along to this highly participative session, looking at the use of street performance skills to deliver sticky science messages in schools and colleges. David Price - science made simple www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk @scimadesimple
Rendall S10
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An intervention study to develop teenagers’ epistemic insight. Dr. Mehdi Nassaji & Prof. Berry Billingsley University of Canterbury
1200-1300
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T23 Science Meets English REPEATED This session explores a creative, link-learning approach to teaching science by weaving imaginative and inspiring English activities throughout a unit of work. David Allen - University of Hertfordshire & Naomi Hiscock d.allen21@herts.ac.uk
Teaching & Learning 1200-1300
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W41 Bringing Sustainability Issues to Life This practical session shares Manchester Museum’s expertise in ways of using objects – from museums and from your local environment – to work scientifically and raise awareness of sustainability issues in your classroom. Live creatures from our Vivarium will add to the excitement. Amy McDowall - University of Manchester & Andrew Gray - Manchester Museum
ESD 1200-1300
Practical Science
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W14 Questions: The heart of science REPEATED 1200-1300
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T28 Frontier Science: Juvenile-onset lupus nephritis and the role of human glomerular endothelial cells Lupus nephritis (LN) is one of the most frequent complications of childhood-onset lupus, affecting up to 80% of young patients. As the role of the resident renal cells in LN is still largely unknown, the aim of my research is to investigate the role of the renal glomerular endothelial cells. Paraskevi Dimou - Institute of Children’s Health, University of Liverpool 1200-1300
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Encouraging the children to be the ones to ask (and then answer!) questions is a daunting task, especially if science is not your best subject. But these questions and the subsequent investigations are vital to improving children’s scientific thinking, moving them away from a world of being told about the world around them to one where they work it out for themselves using sound reasoning and logic. Matt Stanford - Primary Practicals www.primarypracticals.co.uk @MBK_Matt
Teaching & Learning 1200-1300
T26 The Science of Learning In this session, discover how you can utilise the ‘Science of Learning’ research (neuroscience and psychology) relevant to the classroom, how you can interact with researchers in this field and how teachers are conducting their own research to build the evidence of what works. Lia Commissar - Wellcome Trust @WTEducation
Research 1200-1300
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W15 Wireless Datalogging in Action REPEATED
T25 BERG: Can a robot hear?
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Learn how wireless technology will connect your logger to ipads, iphones, Android phones, tablets and the PC. Bring your own device and join in. Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest Barry.Hawkins@data-harvest.co.uk @dataharvestnews
Creative Technology
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W158 Introducing STEM into the Primary Classroom A chance to explore ways of bringing cross-curricular STEM learning into the primary classroom. The session will look at how authentic challenges enable pupils to develop key 21st Century skills such as the 4Cs: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity. We will see how STEM learning goes ‘beyond the acronym.’ Andrew Tidswell - Discovery Education www.discoveryeducation.co.uk
STEM/ Vocational (inc. Careers) 1200-1300
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W153 New Free Primary Science Materials and other resources from Spacelink Six new primary science lesson resources aligned with the KS2 science curriculum, which are Spacebased. The materials will be a free resource. Details of our other primary-focused projects such as our Hangouts project and our 2018 Get Space Day will
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also be discussed. Robert Coombes - Spacelink Learning Foundation spacelink.org
Nathan Chow, Damian Pope & Miles Hudson Perimeter Institute twilliams@perimeterinstitute.ca @Perimeter
Teaching & Learning
Practical Science
1200-1300
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T29 Attitudes Up: CCI success! Come, try and take away some of our latest practical ideas. Trialled in schools with children and developed with teachers, the session will include our new primary-friendly slime activity and others. Joy Parvin & Dr. Maria Turkenburg - Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC), University of York ciec@york.ac.uk @ciecyork
STEM/ Vocational (inc. Careers)
Post-16 & skills 1200-1330
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W82 Perimeter Institute’s Physics Highlight Reel In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to engage with Perimeter’s very best, most hands-on, classroom-ready activities. This session will show you that what you do every day in class can easily be applied to new, interesting concepts in modern physics!
1200-1300
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S03 Good Practical Science: Making it work in secondary schools Hear, and discuss, the recommendations from the Good Practical Science report launched in Autumn 2017. Join its author, Prof. Sir John Holman, along with researchers and practitioners involved in the review. Sir John Holman - Gatsby Charitable Foundation www.gatsby.org.uk/GoodPracticalScience @GatsbyEd
Practical Science 1200-1300
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W18 Application of Science Capital in the Classroom Science capital can be used to engage students who feel that ‘science is not for me.’ In this hands-on session find out how this research-led approach can be applied to your lessons. Explore strategies for tweaking activities to easily apply a science capital approach in your classroom. Mark Langley & Jessie Mytum-Smithson - STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk @STEMLearning
Teaching & Learning
1200-1300
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A series of demonstrations which use dry ice to bring elements of the primary and secondary curriculum to life, including: phase change and (safe!) explosions, small water rockets powered by dry ice, how to make fizzy grapes, classroom fog effects, instant ice cream, vortex rings, making a comet, cloud chambers and more - if there’s time! Dr. Mike Ashe - Chillistick www.chillistick.com
Practical Science 1200-1300
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T27 Waterloo Bridge Sculpture Competition Art meets Engineering. In September 2017 a national competition was launched to challenge students to come up with a sculpture design that will be showcased on one of the four plinths of Waterloo Bridge. Discover how to get your students involved. Dawn Bonfield - Towards Vision www.theladiesbridge.co.uk @theladiesbridge
STEM / Vocational (inc. Careers) 1200-1300
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W19 CLEAPSS Practical Hub Workshop REPEATED A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take away.
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Matt Endean & Steve Jones - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS
Practical Science 1200-1330
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W142 DNA fingerprinting using PCR and Gel Electrophoresis REPEATED Timstar are offering a fun and exciting hands-on practical session using PCR and Gel electrophoresis techniques to obtain a DNA fingerprint. This demonstrates how easily this can be done within the science practical lesson. Results are guaranteed every time with Edvotek equipment and kits. Lucienne McCallum - Timstar www.timstar.co.uk @timstarlab
Practical Science 1200-1300 Exhibition Marquee The Pearson Teaching, Learning & Assessment Hub Map E5
W76 The Science of Music: Hands-on workshop Make and play a one string electric guitar and a glitchy electronic synthesiser powered by high fives. Explore the science, technology and history of analogue and electronic instruments. No making or music experience required. Helen Steer - Do It Kits www.doitkits.com @doitkits @helenleigh
Practical Science 1230-1330
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W20 Assessment & Intervention in KS3 Science Assessment has a critical role in KS3 science; as well as tracking progress, it should identify aspects of under-performance. This session will look at how assessment activities can be best set up to produce useful indicators and how to design intervention activities to improve student performance. Ed Walsh - Ed Walsh Consulting Ltd / Collins Education edmundwalsh@hotmail.com
Curriculum & Assessment 1230-1330
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T30 Teaching Students with SEND Rob’s workshop is an introduction to the most common specific learning difficulties encountered in the secondary classroom. Rob will share strategies that can be used to bring about learning, engagement and retention, tried and tested in his own lessons in over 20 years of working in a special school. Rob Butler CSciTeach - The Beech Academy & ASE 11-19 Committee fiendishlyclever.com @cleverfiend
Teaching & Learning 1230-1330
use resources from the British Physics Olympiad and Isaac Physics in the classroom, in extension classes, for stretching your top students and your average. All without more teacher workload. Robin Hughes - British Physics Olympiad & Ally Davies - Issac Physics
ecology fieldwork in A-level biology. Is this sensible when faced with long-term and persisting barriers in science and biology teaching? Should the focus of fieldwork advocates shift elsewhere? Steve Tilling - Field Studies Council & UCL Institute of Education @FieldStudiesC
Teaching & Learning
Research
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Solving problems in physics extends students’ understanding and clarity of thought. Learn how to
Maths G02 Map E6 206
T34 AQA A-level Biology Essay
Looking to try out reliable practicals that demonstrate the core principles of biology? We’ve got a lab full of ideas, with engaging and affordable practicals covering a range of key curriculum topics. Troubleshoot an old favourite or find something new, stay for ten minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed! Dan Jenkins & Alex Jenkin - Science and Plants for Schools saps@hermes.cam.ac.uk @SAPS_News
The essay question is a long-standing part of AQA’s Biology A-level. This 25-mark question allows students to bring together ideas from throughout the course in a holistic way. For teachers who are new to AQA or who want to have a better understanding of how to prepare their students for the essay question. It will also be useful for teachers of KS4 sciences to help their students transition to A-level. AQA www.aqa.org.uk
Practical Science
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S17 ASE President’s Address Danielle George MBE is Prof. of Radio frequency engineering in the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning at the University of Manchester. As ASE President, she is passionate about inspiring science teachers and students to explore the possibilities of engineering. Prof. Danielle George - University of Manchester & ASE President
Teaching & Learning
Post-16 & Skills 1330-1400
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W23 Connect to Bring STEM Learning to Life! A workshop focused on how to achieve genuine collaboration through effective employer engagement, creating inspiring, enriched, enjoyable STEM learning experiences that will support learner progression. Explore a variety of approaches and ready-to-use resources that provide ‘a clear line of sight of work’ and that connect to ‘bring STEM learning to life!’ Cerian Ayres - FutureSkills South West
STEM/ Vocational (inc. Careers) 1400-1500
Maths G03
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W22 Cards for A2/Y13 Organic Chemistry
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T31 BERG: What’s nature got to do with it? The A-level biology residential field course experience. Dr. Melissa Glackin & Kate Greer - King’s College London @KINGSECS
Immediate recognition of organic structures improves grades. These activities will help students become more familiar with organic compounds and link reactions with reagents. These can be used individually or in groups and sorted to differentiate between your students. Challenging and fun! A follow up to the AS/Y12 session. Hazel Shirley hazel.shirley@btinternet.com
Teaching & Learning
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T32 The Revised Edexcel International A-levels Come along to hear about the revised content, structure and assessments of Edexcel’s International A-level Sciences. Damian Riddle - Pearson @PearsonSciences
Curriculum & Assessment
W151 Solving Physics Problems with your Students
1400-1500
D02 Biology Practicals that Work REPEATED
1400-1430
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T37 BERG: Are field ecologists barking up the wrong tree? Over the past 60 years there has been a strong predisposition to find a ‘home’ for high-quality
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W26 CREST Primary: From star to superstar CREST projects give children the chance to participate in hands-on science and solve real-life STEM challenges through enquiry-based learning. Come and join us to try some of our brand-new resources, find out how easy it is to get started using CREST and discuss how to integrate it into your teaching. Jane Dowden & Neil Trevethan - British Science Association @CRESTAwards
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T40 Playing with Protons Discover how the Large Hadron Collider at CERN can be used to engage, enthuse and excite your pupils about science! This session will provide primary school teachers with practical ideas about how the LHC can be used to teach the primary science curriculum with a focus on ‘working scientifically’. Tom Holloway - The Ogden Trust www.ogdentrust.com @playingwithprotons
Teaching & Learning 1400-1500
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W25 Practical Fun Delivering the Curriculum A huge selection of exciting, practical activities which support the ‘thinking and working scientifically’ aspects of the primary curriculum. All the activities are easily-sourced, simple-to-explain and straightforward to teach. Meg Post, Sarah Langford & Martin Wesley Sphere Science Ltd. www.spherescience.co.uk @SphereScience
Practical Science
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W147 Space, the Universe and holidays on the Moon Join John Baruch, astrophysicist and creator of the first robotic telescope, for a tour of the Universe and discover captivating ways of teaching your pupils about the wonders of space. John Baruch - Millgate House Education
Teaching & Learning 1400-1500
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W29 Citizen Science: Sharing knowledge. Inspiring action. Valuing nature. Earthwatch’s innovative education programmes for primary and secondary schools (Teach Earth and Discover Earth) reconnect school children with nature and science whilst helping teachers gain the confidence and experience needed to deliver lessons outside. Learn about our programmes, resources and our new Citizen Science project, Naturehood, launching in February 2018. Sarah Staunton Lamb - Earthwatch earthwatch.org/europe @Earthwatch_Eur
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W30 Earth Science Out of Doors Have you ever asked yourself, ‘How can I use the area outside the door of my classroom to teach Earth science principles?’ If you have, some of the answers will be revealed on the Liverpool Campus using opportunities available around many schools
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and Ripple tank to keep costs to a minimum. Marcin Poblocki - AQA www.aqa.org.uk @aqacorescience
Practical Science
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D03 Biology Practicals that Work REPEATED 1400-1530
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W24 Comprehending Texts & Acquiring Language in Science Jakob Werdelin is a specialist in effective Cooperative Learning to shape independent learners who balance enquiry with subject clarity. Jakob is presenting with veteran science/chemistry teacher Naomi Hennah of Northampton School for Boys whose research on oracy skills and language acquisition in chemistry will enlighten the session. Jakob Werdelin, Ben Rogers & Naomi Hennah Werdelin Education werdelin.co.uk @werdelinEdu
Teaching & Learning 1400-1500
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T38 Frontier Science: Drug discovery in the developing world; a medicinal chemistry perspective The Medicinal Chemistry Group at the University of Liverpool has the privilege of being involved in multiple projects which aim to provide new and improved therapies to treat several diseases within the developing world. Our research covers a range of medicinal chemistry and chemical biology areas focused on malaria, TB, filariasis and more recently the systemic fungal infection Cryptococcus neoformans. The talk will focus on two current projects within different disease areas (malaria and tuberculosis). Dr. Gemma Nixon - Dept. of Chemistry, University of Liverpool
11-19 1400-1500
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S38 Creating Engaging Demonstrations to Enhance Learning Why do we fail in making science interesting to students?… Discover: the Psychology of Engagement; How Demonstrations Enhance Learning; and 3 Ways to Create Eye-catching, Effective Demonstrations (Fire will be involved!). Hélio Vogas www.heliovogas.com
Practical Science 1400-1500
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11-19
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W73 GCSE Physics Technician in Action REPEATED Find out more about how the AQA GCSE Physics required practical work and our resources are specifically designed for technicians. Try out a selection of practicals using different techniques, depending on what equipment is available at your school. Discover how to make equipment including both a Leslie cube
Looking to try out reliable practicals that demonstrate the core principles of biology? We’ve got a lab full of ideas, with engaging and affordable practicals covering a range of key curriculum topics. Troubleshoot an old favourite or find something new, stay for ten minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed! Dan Jenkins & Alex Jenkin - Science and Plants for Schools saps@hermes.cam.ac.uk @SAPS_News
Practical Science 1400-1500
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T36 Workshop on Pedagogical Content Knowledge on Questioning Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) blends subject knowledge with ways of teaching it. We will begin with coaching about asking learners questions; then develop your skills in working with individuals, groups, and a whole class. We will finish with an innovative method of combining creativity with stimulating an ability to reflect on learning across a whole topic. John Oversby - Science Education Futures & Jude Sanders - Hibernia College oversby61@gmail.com
Research 1400-1500
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T33 Learn Science Using Cognitive Science Seneca is a social enterprise that uses cognitive neuroscience to double students’ science performance. Our free homework and revision platform is exam-board specific, has been tested in a 1,120 student RCT and was developed with input from leading neuroscientists. We want to create universal access to the best resources. Stephen Wilks stephen@seneca.io @stephenwilks
Curriculum & Assessment 1400-1500
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T35 Unconscious Bias and Its Effect in the Classroom For more than 30 years, uptake of A-level physics among girls has remained at around 20%. This 20% comes from certain schools, suggesting that the problem isn’t with girls or physics - whole school environment makes a difference. Join us to look at what unconscious bias is, how stereotypes can affect the school environment and what teachers can do about it. Jessica Rowson - IOP www.iop.org/education @PhysicsNews
Teaching & Learning 1400-1500
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W155 Oceans in the KS3-4 Science Curriculum Discover a new, film-based, learning resource developed especially for KS3-4. Created by the Marine
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Stewardship Council, the resource explores the science of sustainable fishing as an area of scientific interest for teachers, and trials some new, practicallearning materials that will help science teachers embed ocean sustainability into their classrooms. Kate Jones - Marine Stewardship Council
ESD 1400-1500
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W21 Hands-on Electricity Generation REPEATED Use our hand-held DC generator for electricity generation, energy transformation and efficiency. Study about energy loss, energy conservation and find out how many bulbs you can light up or even become a power plant for a while. Fun, interactive and engaging! Michal Marcik & Taiki Watanabe - Narika Corporation michal.marcik@rika.com
Practical Science 1400-1500
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W31 CLEAPSS Practical Hub Workshop REPEATED A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take away. Matt Endean & Steve Jones - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS
Practical Science 1400-1530
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University of Southampton
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Looking to try out reliable practicals that demonstrate the core principles of biology? We’ve got a lab full of ideas, with engaging and affordable practicals covering a range of key curriculum topics. Troubleshoot an old favourite or find something new, stay for ten minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed! Dan Jenkins & Alex Jenkin - Science and Plants for Schools saps@hermes.cam.ac.uk @SAPS_News
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S04 BERG: Towards transition-driven civic science This talk discuses the transition to new forms of science engagement that respond to ‘wicked’ sustainability challenges. These ideas assume that any data gathered through civic science initiatives can provide useful input to conservation science and can simultaneously empower citizens to engage in debates about local and global sustainability issues. Prof. Justin Dillon - University of Bristol
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T44 Study Like an Athlete: A how-to guide There should be little difference between how athletes train and students study. Athletes achieve mastery through short training sessions, repeating things until they know them. A technological, data-led approach can lead to a revision revolution, recreating these methods and techniques for students, allowing everyone to reach their potential. Murray Morrison - Tassomai: The Learning Programme tassomai.com @tassomai @murraldmorrison
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How can you put curriculum into context and help students understand where their studies can take them? How do you raise aspirations and inspire the next generation of STEM experts? Find out about STEM Ambassadors, Big Bang Fairs and other programmes to support the work you do in the classroom. Ali Christoffer & Michelle Dow - All About STEM www.allaboutstem.co.uk @allaboutstem
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A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take back to school. Matt Endean & Steve Jones - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS
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Highlighting selected Frederiksen lab manuals, we will investigate acceleration and speed: From Galileo’s inclined plane – over free fall, conservation of momentum, the speed of sound, and supersonic speeds – to finally measuring the speed of light. Instead of Galileo’s water clock, we use electronic timers and an oscilloscope as our stopwatch. Henning Shou - Timstar www.timstar.co.uk
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PGCE Secondary Science trainees from the University of Worcester will wow you with a range of practical activities which can be used to engage and inspire all students. Practicals are linked to the new curriculum and come with guidance and support sheets. Janinne Delorenzo & Ben Locker - University of Worcester j.delorenzo@worc.ac.uk
W144 Quest for Speed REPEATED
1430-1530
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W27 Make your Own Microfluidic Lab-on-a-Chip! The expanding field of microfluidic lab on a chip technology is brought to the classroom using affordable techniques to produce lab-on-a-chip devices. Participants will make and test their own chips. The hands-on procedure can be part of primary, secondary and even higher education courses. Dr. Jan Jaap Wietsma - University of Twente, NL www.labochip.org
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W33 Engaging Science Students through Simple Practicals & IT Work with STEM Learning’s National Technician Lead to find new and inspiring ideas to engage your students in chemistry, biology and physics. Explore simple and practical ideas that will also help you bring the use of technology into your lab or classroom. Simon Quinnell - STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk
1430-1530
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T42 Using Positive Psychology in the Classroom Find out how to use Positive Psychology to enhance the learning experience for both teachers and pupils. By focusing on wellbeing, strengths, positive emotions and resilience both teacher and pupil attainments can be increased to provide more rewarding classroom experiences. Steve Emery - IDS Education steve@inds.co.uk @IDS_steve
Teaching & Learning
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T45 BERG: What’s the point of protecting biodiversity? A new approach to teaching about conservation. Prof. Marcus Grace & Dr. Carys Farrell Hughes -
Find out how to access CPD and progress to gain Registered Science Technician (RSciTech). Liz Shaw RSciTech & Jan O’Connell - ASE Technicians’ Committee www.ase.org.uk
Professional Learning Journey 1500-1600
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W146 Light - capturing the fastest thing in the Universe! Explore Obscuras, pinhole photography and teaching light in the classroom. Every attendee will make and take away their own six-month duration exposure pinhole camera for their school, as well as look at innovative obscuras and discover new ways to teach the wonder of light - the fastest thing in the universe. Justin Quinnell - Millgate House Education www.pinholephotography.org @justin_quinnell
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S33 Developing Diagnostic Questions Effective teaching requires good evidence of students’ thinking, to inform what you do next. Diagnostic questions are designed to elicit this evidence. We will discuss examples of diagnostic questions, and suggest ways of developing questions that can provide sound evidence of students’ thinking, within the classroom setting. Prof. Robin Millar & Mary Whitehouse - University of York Science Education Group www.york.ac.uk/education/research/uyseg/ projects/developingdiagnosticassessments/ @MaryUYSEG
Teaching & Learning 1500-1630
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T-Levels will be introduced for post-16 students from 2020. Hear how colleges in several localities are preparing to offer routes such as Engineering & Manufacturing and Health & Science. Jenifer Burden - Gatsby Charitable Foundation @GatsbyEd
Curriculum & Assessment 1500-1630
Practical Science 1500-1700
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T47 Love Food Love Science Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) will present their work programme supporting teachers for the Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE and KS3/4 science curricula, through their Love Food Love Science: www.lovefoodlovescience.org. Andrew Gardner - Institute of Food Science & Technology www.ifst.org @ifstnews
Curriculum & Assessment 1500-1700
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D05 Secondary Engineer in the Classroom Secondary Engineer Fluid Power and Bicycle Club curriculum activities combine maths, science and technology into cohesive projects that explore the practical aspects of these subject areas. Pupils work in teams to create their own answers to problems and in the case of the Bicycle Club, can also innovate through the manufacture of a 3D art installation using up cycled bicycles. Steve Massey & Susan Scurlock - Primary Engineer www.universeofengineering.com @primaryengineer
Creative Technology
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S06 Preparing for the Introduction of T-Levels: A local approach to implementation of technical education reform
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T43 Biology A-level: Reflections on teaching & assessment REPEATED This session reviews the first assessment of A-level Biology, considering data from the exam and is accompanied by a teacher’s experience and hints. Richard Tateson - OCR @ocr_science
Curriculum & Assessment
W103 Perimeter Institute’s Expanding Universe In this workshop, we will explore the evidence for the expanding universe, the age of the universe, the possible outcomes for the universe, and we will discuss some ideas for how we can teach this amazing idea through inquiry and hands-on activities. Stuart Farmer, Nathan Chow & Damian Pope Perimeter Institute twilliams@perimeterinstitute.ca @Perimeter
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W138 Plugging Into the Sun REPEATED Build and race a solar car using Solar Active STEM resources to achieve outcomes in climate change science while learning through ‘trial & improvement’ to raise attainment. David Garlovsky - Solar-Active www.solar-active.com @solar_active
Practical Science 1530-1630
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T51 Engaging through the History and Philosophy of Science From evolution to entropy, scientific ideas have fascinating histories and conceptual roots. Explore how the history and philosophy of science can bring new life to a huge range of topics. Dr. James Stark - Associate Prof. of Medical Humanities, University of Leeds
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S40 The True Wonder of Maths Always Lies Beyond Just Numbers
T52 Frontier Science: Energy storage beyond lithium ion batteries
Discover the tale of how humanity built up a knowledge and understanding of shapes, numbers and patterns from ancient times; a story that leads directly to the technological wonderland we live in today. As Galileo said, ‘Everything in the universe is written in the language of mathematics’, and Johnny Ball is your guide to this language, vital for all science teaching and learning. Johnny Ball www.johnnyball.co.uk
In a reduced fossil fuel economy the prominence of energy storage will be enhanced in the transportation network and national grid. To meet consumer energy needs as energy demands increase, smart deployment of varying types of energy storage is needed. Our research is based in developing energy storage devices beyond lithium ion batteries through materials synthesis, and enhanced spectroscopic analysis. Dr. Iain Aldous - Dept. of Chemistry, University of Liverpool
Teaching & Learning 1500-1600
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T106 Attitudes to STEM & Principia Research Into Spaceflight and Engagement with STEM (RISES) investigates the influence of learning about space on 2,500 students from over 40 schools across the country. The Principia education programme attached to astronaut Tim Peake is the most extensive to date globally, and the first to be investigated by education researchers. Prof. Judith Bennett & Dr. Maria Turkenburg University of York Science Education Group spaceflight-project@york.ac.uk @SpaceRISES
Research 1500-1600
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T48 Science Teaching: What works? Teaching isn’t an evidence-based profession like medicine. However, that doesn’t mean that we should ignore whatever evidence is available. This thoughtprovoking session identifies what works in the classroom and how we know. It draws on extensive research evidence of successful classroom practice, but focuses on the practicalities of teaching and learning. Stuart Naylor - Millgate House Education www.millgatehouse.co.uk
Teaching & Learning
W75 Get your School to Go Green! REPEATED What are UK schools doing to enable young people to play a role in developing a more sustainable future for society? With the pressure caused by curriculum changes and Ofsted criteria, is it possible to fit this in too? Discover how to help students build valuable skills by leading environmental projects and campaigns, and save your school money in the process. Henry Greenwood - Green Schools Project www.greenschoolsproject.org.uk @greenschoolsuk
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W36 “Do we have to draw a bar chart, Miss?” REPEATED Are your children stuck in a rut when presenting their findings? Can they choose appropriate recording methods for different data and types of enquiry? Come and explore different ways to present findings
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Thursday 4 January: Start times 1530 - 1600 Primary
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from enquiries. Think about how to support your children with developing independence in this area. Liz Lawrence - LB Barking and Dagenham liz.lawrence@lbbd.gov.uk
produce materials to bring back to share with your department. Helen Harden - Chair, 11-19 ASE Committee www.helenharden.co.uk @hecharden
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T53 What’s the Value of Sharing? A unique approach to CPD
W40 Hands-on Static Electricity REPEATED
Children-to-children leading to teacher-to-teacher, the Great Science Share’s (GSS) annual programme of events exploits peer-to-peer learning and challenges everyone to step outside of their day-to-day and to shout about the value of primary science. If you’ve been involved, or if GSS is new for you, this workshop gives you the information you need to know to share the professional learning emerging from it. Dr. Lynne Bianchi - SEERIH, The University of Manchester & Shane Nolan - Christ the King RC Primary School www.greatscienceshare.org @UoMSEERIH
Hands-on workshop with activities to study about electrostatics. With an innovative hand-held electrostatic generator, continuous static electricity generation is possible even in very humid weather. Dispel your fears of static electricity, you will be leaving charged up! Michal Marcik & Taiki Watanabe - Narika Corporation michal.marcik@rika.com
Professional Learning Journey
Hundreds of great questions, assessment tools, attitudinal surveys and curriculum projects. The Physics Education Research community has developed these and more. This session guides you through the highlights, explains the thinking behind some of them and makes suggestions for what next. James de Winter - University of Cambridge & University of Uppsala
1530-1630
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T49 BERG: Early Years Pictorial Fiction Books and Learning Science This session presents the outcomes of our research about using popular fictional pictorial books in preschool and Early Years. We will discuss the stories and methods used and talk about the biological and other scientific concepts explored. We will illustrate the talk with reference to ‘Fish is Fish’ by Leo Lionni and ‘Tadpoles’ Promise’ by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross. Dr. Sue Dale Tunnicliffe - University College London, Institute of Education s.tunnicliffe@ucl.ac.uk
Research 1530-1630
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W37 Reasons to Reason in Primary Science and Mathematics Alan Cross - Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester
Practical Science 1600-1700
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T58 Physics Education Research: The Highlights!
Teaching & Learning 1600-1700 Exhibition Marquee The Pearson Teaching, Learning & Assessment Hub Map E5
W150 How to Get Your Students Solving Physics Problems Running a Physics Extension class, an Oxbridge preparation group, or just trying to get your students a good grade? All equally challenging. See how you can use our resources to challenge and stretch your students, without increasing your workload. Join us to try some problems yourselves. Robin Hughes - British Physics Olympiad & Ally Davies - Issac Physics
Teaching & Learning 1600-1730
Timstar are offering a fun and exciting hands-on practical session using PCR and Gel electrophoresis techniques to obtain a DNA fingerprint. This demonstrates how easily this can be done within the science practical lesson. Results are guaranteed every time with Edvotek equipment and kits. Lucienne McCallum - Timstar www.timstar.co.uk @timstarlab
Practical Science 1600-1730
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T50 Future-proofing your Secondary Science Curriculum The first hour of this session will demonstrate how planning through appropriately sequenced key ideas can stabilise your science curriculum in an everchanging educational landscape. Activities will allow you to apply the principles discussed to your own subject-specific needs. If you have time, stay for the second hour to discuss, collaborate and potentially
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T56 The Value of Active Communities of Practice in STEM Action Research Successful Action Research PD is more likely to be sustainable through a Communities of Practice Group. The successful teacher-researcher PALAVA group (20+ years) has much valuable experience on which to draw and to share. In conjunction with IOSTE (The International Organisation for Science and Technology Education), this dynamic session will provide many examples of high-quality practice in Action Research. John Oversby - Science Education Futures & Jude Sanders - Hibernia College johnoversby.wikispaces.com
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W34 DNA fingerprinting using PCR and Gel Electrophoresis REPEATED
Teaching & Learning
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Linear assessment, new GCSEs and a move towards merging KS3 & 4... All of these provide challenges for students in retaining information for longer periods and in coping with a more intense exam period. Consider how you can support them and discuss how curriculum design can support linear assessment, as well as explore strategies to support revision and retention at KS4. Tracey Baxter - STEM Learning t.baxter@stem.org.uk @TraceyBaxter72
This session will use social media, apps and websites to show how you can get the most out of your department. How can Augmented Reality compliment the way science is taught in the classroom? Which apps and websites are being used to keep students engaged in the classroom? Bring your own device. Phil Wilson RSciTech - Burlington Danes Academy & ASE Technicians’ Committee @floorphillaz
Creative Technology 1600-1700
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T55 Retaining Not Re-teaching in GCSE
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S07 ESTA Distinguished Speaker: Nick Braithwaite Open University The OpenSTEM Labs are the digital equivalent of a field study centre and a block of teaching labs. We began with onscreen activities such as virtual microscopes and other interactive tools linked to real data. We now also offer online remote access to real instruments: optical and electron microscopes; analytical tools such as spectrophotometry, FTIR, HPLC, GCMS; a planetary-rover training-landscape; immersive virtual reality. The OpenSTEM Labs enable us to be more inclusive and more accessible than is conventionally the case. In addition to describing how the OpenSTEM Labs are used across all of
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STEM, including by students of Earth Sciences, this talk will propose ways which we might enable other educators to make use of our facilities. Prof. Nick Braithwaite - Open STEM Labs Director, Open University. Earth Science Teachers’ Association www.open.ac.uk/stem-ed @OpenScienceLab
1600-1700
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T54 Space as a Context for Studying STEM in the Post-16 Classroom
Twilight CPD: W38 CLEAPSS Practical Hub Workshop REPEATED
The European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO) in the UK supports teachers to use Space as an engaging topic for the study of STEM. In this session, we will discuss how Space science research, carried out in the UK, can be bought into the classroom to engage post-16 students in STEM. Tom Lyons - STEM Learning www.stem.org
A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take back to school. Matt Endean & Steve Jones - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS
Practical Science
Teaching & Learning
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T57 Practically Speaking at A-level This session will focus on the ways we assess practical work in the AQA A-level Science qualifications. This session will include feedback on the 2017 A-level Science exams and practical endorsement, and next steps for intervention. Peter Rupkus - AQA www.aqa.org.uk
1600-1730
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Join other FE practitioners to share quick, top tips. Email nicola@seventhcorner.co.uk if you want to have a 5-minute slot to present your best teaching resource or idea. You can attend this informal CPD session with a Free Exhibition Entry Only ticket. ASE www.ase.org.uk @TheASE
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Free entry with Exhibition-Only pass
Take a look at the ABPI schools website ABPI schools website The ABPI website for schools and colleges is highly valued by teachers, up to 250,000 people use the site each month. It provides teachers and students with high quality, free, curriculum related, interactive resources containing animations and diagrams which can be downloaded. All our resources link science topics covered in school to the world outside and, particularly, to the treatment of disease.
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S09 Schools’ Exhibition Teachers from schools and colleges across the UK will display their science class work - either a specific project or a range of ideas. Many of the projects were presented as part of Science on Stage UK. ASE www.ase.org.uk @TheASE
Teaching & Learning
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S11 Brenda Keogh Lecture - ASE Primary Science Guide This invaluable publication is written by teachers, researchers and teacher trainers from ASE’s membership. It will help primary teachers engage with innovative and informative ideas designed to support and raise science teaching and learning to an outstanding level in our classrooms. There will be the opportunity for questions and discussion about how ASE supports primary science through our publications. Sarah Earle - Bath Spa University & Natasha Serret - ASE Primary Committee www.ase.org.uk @TheASE
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W44 Science Ambassadors This session will provide an overview of what the IOP Science Ambassador Scheme is. Once trained, these ambassadors can deliver sessions at outreach events, primary schools or for a school STEM club before helping to train a new generation of Science Ambassadors at their school. IOP www.iop.org/education/ @PhysicsNews
Teaching & Learning 0930-1030
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The lecture will look at the extent to which the notion of inclusive practice, with specific reference to provision for SEND but also at social inclusion more widely, has impacted upon science teaching, and explore some of the barriers which continue to prevail in science education. Dr. Jane Essex - University of Strathclyde
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T64 Environmental Education in Secondary Science We will set out the current situation of environment education (EE) provision in secondary curricular in England and ask whether current provision is
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Learn how wireless technology will connect your logger to ipads, iphones, Android phones, tablets and the PC. Bring your own device and join in. Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest Barry.Hawkins@data-harvest.co.uk @dataharvestnews
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T163 The Cambridge Colleges’ Physics Experience: a widening participation project Since 2010, the Cavendish Laboratory has presented this Widening Participation opportunity to several thousand secondary pupils. The target audience for the project is schools which have low rates of progression to HE. Discover some of the activities used and the data on the effectiveness of the programme in influencing young people’s views of physics and its place among their perceived career options. Steve Martin & Jacob Butler - Cavendish Lab, University of Cambridge
Teaching & Learning 0930-1030
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Use our hand-held DC generator for electricity generation, energy transformation and efficiency. Study about energy loss, energy conservation and find out how many bulbs you can light up or even become a power plant for a while. Fun, interactive and engaging workshop. Michal Marcik & Taiki Watanabe - Narika Corporation michal.marcik@rika.com
Practical Science 0930-1030 Exhibition Marquee The Pearson Teaching, Learning & Assessment Hub Map E5
T59 Preparing for GCSE (9-1) Sciences Assessment Chadwick Rotbalt
S10 CERG: Inclusive practice, how far has science education come since the Warnock Report?
0930-1030
of Sussex & Oxford University Press (OUP) www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science @OxfordEdScience
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11-19 0930-1030
sufficient and effective for the needs of young people, society and the environment. Share your experiences, concerns, insights and suggestions and, in so doing, contribute to a national study exploring the current and potential future trajectory of EE. Dr. Melissa Glackin, Heather King & Rachel Cook King’s College London bit.ly/2f37DpV @KINGSECS
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Over 80,000 students took Edexcel’s Y10 GCSE (9-1) exams in 2017. Hear how our detailed analysis highlights trends and help your students prepare for Summer 2018. Kathryn Booth - Pearson @PearsonSciences
Curriculum & Assessment 0930-1030
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T61 Intervention: Check points and pinch points REPEATED Building on feedback from teachers at previous conferences, we have taken the pinch points forward. The principles can be applied to make your own Check Points and Pinch Points. This session is ideal for those who teach KS3 science and want to include more easy-to-use opportunities for feedback and intervention. Dr. Andy Chandler-Grevatt CSciTeach - University
Curriculum & Assessment 0930-1030
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Creative Technology 0930-1030
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T62 Frontier Science: Fit to drive? In the UK, the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) adopts a risk-based approach to determine who can obtain a driving licence either as a new driver, or following an incapacitating medical event. The guidelines for driving following a first seizure (fit) require the risk of another seizure in the next 12 months to be less than 20%. But how long, after a first unprovoked seizure, must a driver be seizurefree before they fall below this risk and can therefore regain their driving licence? Dr. Laura Bonnett - Dept. of Biostatistics, University of Liverpool 0930-1100
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W43 Experiments on Vacuum At the dawn of the modern science, vacuum was a kind of entertainment for all the people. Based on this historical research, we’ve developed a lesson programme on vacuums. We will aim to inspire you by showing a series of experiments as old as the dawn of the modern science. Osamu MATUSNO - Aichi Art University & Koji TSUKAMOTO - Chiba Institute of Science & Yoshitaka IMAMURA - Tokyo University of Science. osamu_matsuno@mail.aichi-fam-u.ac.jp
Teaching & Learning 0930-1100
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W136 Perimeter Institute’s How Do Scientists Think? What is special about the way scientists think? Engage in hands-on, inquiry activities that will encourage students to explore their problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity skills. Explore classroom activities that gives your students a real sense of what being a scientist is about. Greg Dick, James de Winter & Nathan Chow Perimeter Institute twilliams@perimeterinstitute.ca @Perimeter
Teaching & Learning
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3-6 January, University of Liverpool
Friday 5 January: Start times 0930 - 1100 Post-16 & Skills 0930-1030
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T60 Flipped Physics Teaching Lewis Matheson is a full time Head of Science and also runs a YouTube channel ‘A-level Physics Online’ with millions of views and thousands of subscribers across the world. In this session, he outlines how you can create your own video content for your students and flip their learning. Lewis Matheson - A-level Physics Online contact@alevelphysicsonline.com
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W48 DIY Curriculum Design: Revisiting the spiral curriculum in a linear GCSE world A 5-year timeline from transition to GCSE can feel challenging. Explore the basis of Bruner’s spiral curriculum and how we have designed our chemistry curriculum to meet the needs of our learners. Find out how RSC resources can help your curriculum design. Kristy Turner - Bolton School Boys’ Division & Royal Society of Chemistry KLt@boltonschool.org @doc_kristy
Curriculum & Assessment 0930-1100
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T63 Chemistry A-level: Reflections on teaching and assessment REPEATED
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This session reviews the first assessment of A-level Chemistry, considering data from the exam and is accompanied by a teacher’s experience and hints. Andy Brunning - OCR @ocr_science
A selection of demonstrations, often considered banned or restricted, that can be carried out safely in the school laboratory, and the stories behind them. These are activities that are exciting and support good learning, yet are too often avoided by teachers. In this series of demonstrations, you will be able to see how they are carried out, and ask the presenters questions. ASE Health and Safety Specialist Group www.ase.org.uk @TheASE
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T117 CPAC: Making your delivery even better REPEATED Two years into A-level practical science reform, we are keen to share the best practice seen by our practical advisers when monitoring schools and colleges. This workshop will give you lots of ideas and will be helpful for all science disciplines and levels of experience. Catherine Witter - AQA www.aqa.org.uk @aqacorescience
Practical Science
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T68 Ready for AQA Science GCSEs 2018? REPEATED This session will provide advice on how to make the most of AQA assessment resources to prepare your students for the terminal exams in summer 2018. This will include feedback on AQA’s Year 10 test, next steps for intervention and how to make the most of the second set of sample specimen papers. Elise Reece - AQA www.aqa.org.uk @aqacorescience
Curriculum & Assessment 1000-1100
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T66 Using Assessment to Improve Learning and Not Just Feed the Tracking Machine Like most things in education, getting the best out of Question Level Analysis requires some thought and technique. This session will cover what QLA can and can’t tell you, when you should be using QLA and how to design assessments so that QLA can tell you more about what your students have learnt and identify their learning gaps. Dr. Austin Booth
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T69 BitRW: Is it true an elephant never forgets? It is commonly believed that elephants have excellent memories and ‘never forget’, but does scientific evidence support these claims and how do we study cognitive abilities in the wild? Dr. Graeme Shannon from Bangor University will discuss a decade of research in Kenya, which explores these challenging questions. Dr. Graeme Shannon - Bangor University/ ASAB/ The Linnean Society/ British Ecological Society www.wildliferesearch.co.uk @GW_Shannon @asab_tweets @LinneanLearning @BritishEcolSoc
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T71 Progress in Science 11-16 REPEATED Discover how Edexcel’s 5-year scheme of work develops knowledge and skills from 11-16 with built-in tracking and intervention. GQ Science team - Pearson @PearsonSciences
resources, and how e-Bug can assist teachers in their science and PSHE teaching. e-Bug is linked to the national curriculum in England and Scotland so is relevant to classroom teaching for both science and PSHE. The session will include examples and demonstrations. Catherine Hayes - Public Health England www.e-bug.eu @eBug_UK
Teaching & Learning 1000-1130
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T67 Skills in Schools The Institutions of Primary and Secondary Engineers are a community which develop the sought-after skills in pupils to aid attainment and increase social mobility. Jennifer Scurlock - Primary Engineer www.universeofengineering.com @primaryengineer
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S39 Ofsted Science Update Amanda Spielman will offer an update on Ofsted’s approach to inspecting science teaching and learning. Her talk will include a Q & A session. Amanda Spielman HMCI - Ofsted
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T70 Frontier Science: Learning from experience - farmers & vets How can we help farmers and vets to make more efficient use of new data and their existing practical experience? Dr. Helen Higgins - Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool 1030-1115
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W139 Plugging Into the Sun REPEATED Build and race a solar car using Solar Active STEM resources to achieve outcomes in climate change science while learning through ‘trial & improvement’ to raise attainment. David Garlovsky - Schools & Homes Energy Education Project/Solar-Active www.solar-active.com @solar_active
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W47 Improving Science & Health Education with the e-Bug Resources This session will demonstrate the e-Bug educational
This is an interactive workshop designed to give primary teachers some useful ideas for activities and resources to help children learn about pulleys, levers and gears. Julie Collins - Liverpool Hope University www.hope.ac.uk
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Science Teacher SOS Finding teaching has lost its spark? Thinking of leaving teaching?
Find out more at the following Saturday Session 9:30am - 10:30am
Science Teacher SOS SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FOR SCIENCE TEACHERS WHO ARE CONSIDERING LEAVING THE PROFESSION
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Managing workload and retention of science teachers S25 Led by Dr Andy Chandler-Grevatt and the ASE 1119 Committee
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Offers impartial structured advice to help you to consider all your options. Developed by the ASE 11-19 Committee
3-6 January, University of Liverpool
Friday 5 January: Start times 1100 Primary 1100-1200
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W53 CLEAPSS Primary Practical Workshop
W52 Beyond the Bug Hunt: Learning through insects
Come, try and take away some of our latest practical ideas. Trialled in schools with children and developed with teachers, the session will include our new primary-friendly slime activity and others. Jason Harding - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @cleapss_primary
Join the Royal Entomological Society to hear about a range of insect investigations designed to support children as they develop practical enquiry skills. There will also be an opportunity to handle insects that are ideal choices for hands-on learning and observations over time. Luke Tilley - Royal Entomological Society & Claire Seeley - ASE Primary Committee www.royensoc.co.uk @RoyEntSoc
Practical Science 1100-1200
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W57 Conceptual Understanding - Have they got it? Breaking down the NC statements into clear descriptors and sharing short, fun activities to use with small groups of children to check ‘have they got it?’ The fundamental aspects of the English science curriculum is conceptual understanding and these small group SNAPshot activities from Collins are key to helping teachers check up on this in a bitesize way based on need and not a one-size-fits-all approach. Bryony Turford - Collins: Primary collins.co.uk/page/Snap+Science @CollinsPrimary
Curriculum & Assessment 1100-1200
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W55 Stories into Science in the Early Years This practical session looks at ways of using contemporary story books to engage Early Years children in meaningful scientific enquiry activities. We take a look at where science fits in with the Early Years curriculum and consider ways to modify the investigations for use with older children. Kathryn Horan - Greenhill Primary School k-horan@outlook.com @SciKathryn
Teaching & Learning 1100-1200
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W51 What should a Penguin Take on a Holiday to Spain? This workshop aims to share what mastery looks like in primary science and how it can be used as a strategy to challenge all pupils. We will provide research-informed investigative strategies and resources that promote a deep understanding in science, and support effective planning for mastery and application of curriculum objectives. Fiona Killick & Amy Strachan - St Mary’s University fiona.killick@stmarys.ac.uk @SIMMSPriScience
Teaching & Learning 1100-1200
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W50 Child-led Enquiry: What does it look like in practice? What does good child-led enquiry look like in practice? This very practical workshop addresses the nature and place of child-led enquiry and explores the critical role of the teacher in facilitating it. This workshop is supported by the PSTT. Alison Eley - Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) & Rufus Cooper - The Vineyard Primary School www.pstt.org.uk @PSTT_whyhow
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T73 BitRW: Photosynthesis for a changing world It has been predicted a 70% increase in crop yields will be required by 2050. Dr. James Hartwell looks at whether we can produce enough crop biomass to both feed the world and provide fuels and raw materials for industry. Dr. James Hartwell - University of Liverpool/ Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) @SAPS_news
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S12 Professional Learning without Limits Dame Alison took up the role of CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching in January 2017. She will explain the importance of collaborative professional learning that seeks to connect colleagues and to support pedagogy through evidence-informed practice. She will talk about the importance of system-wide application of the leadership dispositions uncovered in Learning without Limits studies. Her keynote will include film clips and stories of children, teachers and schools where limits have been lifted on learning. Dame Alison Peacock - Chartered College of Teaching @AlisonMPeacock
Professional Learning Journey 1100-1200
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T72 Science Rocks II How to become an educational YouTuber. I will outline a variety of ways you can use self-made videos to enhance your students’ learning and demonstrate how easy it is to make your own short films using an iPad/iPhone and iMovie. Check out our channel JudgemeadowSci for more info. #ScienceRocks James Rolfe - Judgemeadow Community College www.youtube.com/user/JudgemeadowSci @TeacherJames140
Creative Technology 1100-1230
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A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take back to school. Matt Endean & Steve Jones - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS
Practical Science 1100-1200
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T76 Microscale Chemistry: “In a little you can see a lot.” REPEATED Low-cost and quickly performed procedures to enhance students’ chemistry experience in all parts of chemical education and to add variety to practicals. Bob Worley - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS
Practical Science 1100-1200
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W63 Teach the Language. Improve the Learning. REPEATED Language is the major barrier to the understanding of science - the pupil who is familiar with the jargon will be better able to understand, to explain and to develop ideas. This presentation will involve participants actively using games to show how learning language can be used to improve any scheme of work. William Hirst - William’s Games www.WilliamsGames.org
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W61 Observing with Robotic Telescopes The National Schools’ Observatory (NSO) is a free resource that allows teachers and students to explore the night sky using the robotic Liverpool telescope. This workshop offers an introduction/refresher to robotic telescopes, and explores their use within the classroom to enthuse students about STEM subjects. Dr. Chris Leigh - National Schools’ Observatory www.schoolsobservatory.org.uk @schoolsobs
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W60 The Dynamic Rock Cycle The rock cycle forms a central part of the Earth science component of the new science curriculum. But how can you teach this abstract cycle in interactive and engaging ways that pupils will find relevant? Come and test a range of hands-on investigative activities designed to ‘bring the cycle to life’ for pupils and to ensure dynamic teaching. Chris King & Elizabeth Devon - Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU)
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W58 BYOD: ‘Bring your own device’ for a practical science lesson BYOD data logging - Changing the way students gather and analyse data. Bring your device along with Vernier Graphical Analysis App downloaded. Dan Roberts - IDS Education dan@inds.co.uk @IDS_dan
Creative Technology 1100-1200
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W95 Quest for Speed REPEATED Highlighting selected Frederiksen lab manuals, we will investigate acceleration and speed: From Galileo’s inclined plane – over free fall, conservation of momentum, the speed of sound, and supersonic speeds – to finally measuring the speed of light. Instead of Galileo’s water clock, we use electronic timers and an oscilloscope as our stopwatch. Henning Shou - Timstar www.timstar.co.uk @timstarlab
Practical Science
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W137 - Perimeter Institute’s What’s New in Physics? Join us as we take a look at the coolest physics over the past year. This session will explore a variety of cutting-edge physics discoveries for teachers looking for current, real-world science connections in their classroom. Discover what’s behind gravitational waves and the first photo of a black hole! Greg Dick, Nathan Chow & Damian Pope Perimeter Institute twilliams@perimeterinstitute.ca @Perimeter
Practical Science
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T79 Scientific Skills Progression With GCSE specifications changing every few years, how do we plan for the progression of skills across secondary education? We will look at the difficulties of, and strategies for, planning progression for all students across a five-year period with particular focus on Working Scientifically, Maths and the application of Big Ideas. Euan Douglas - Saint George Catholic College/ ASE 11-19 Committee @ScienceDouglas
Computer scientists, nanoscientists, and engineers are joining their forces towards the realisation of Programmable Matter, that is, matter that can algorithmically change its physical properties. These include programmed DNA molecules that selfassemble into desired structures and large collectives of tiny identical robots that orchestrate resembling a single multi-robot organism. Ambitious, long-term applications include molecular computers, collectives of nanorobots injected into the human circulatory system for monitoring and treating diseases, or even self-reproducing and self-healing machines. Dr. Othon Michail - Dept. of Computer Science, University of Liverpool 1200-1300
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S14 Twenty Years after “Beyond 2000”: What does the future hold for the science curriculum? A view from Salters Twenty years after the Nuffield Foundation’s Beyond 2000 report, what is its legacy and is there room any longer for its vision of scientific literacy for all? What do we now think should be the purpose of school science and who should decide such questions? Prof. Michael Reiss - The Salters’ Institute @Salters_Inst
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T75 Fieldwork and Beyond
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Find out how fieldwork can make a real impact on students understanding of the new A-level sciences and their assessments. AQA www.aqa.org.uk @aqacorescience
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I’ll demonstrate how you can integrate research ideas, including Misconceptions literature and Cognitive Science, into everyday practice without significantly veering off-piste. Via my usual assessment activities, I identified “hurdles” and “bottlenecks” that prevent students fully understanding a topic. Nikki Kaiser - Notre Dame High School
Practising teacher, teacher trainer or technician? Join us for a free lunch on Friday 5 January and find out how Wellcome supports science teaching. Once you have registered as a delegate for the Conference, you can book a place at the lunch: teacherslunch2018.eventbrite.co.uk. There are two sittings to choose from: 1200-1300 and 1300-1400. Wellcome Trust education@wellcome.ac.uk @WTeducation
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W64 Voices of Chemistry Voices of Science, hosted by the British Library, tells the stories of some of the most remarkable scientific discoveries of the past century. In this workshop, teachers will use resources designed for teaching post-16 atmospheric chemistry with a view to developing students’ chemical understanding, their views of how chemistry works, and their attitudes towards chemistry. Lynda Dunlop - University of York & Sally Horrocks - University of Leicester lynda.dunlop@york.ac.uk
Research 1130-1230
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T77 Geology A-level: The first teaching of a new specification As teachers start to teach the new specification and integrate the practical endorsement for Geology A-level, this course gives essential advice and guidance. Chae Cruickshank - OCR @ocr_science
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T81 Threshold Concepts and the Space in Between: Applying research to everyday practice
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Does paired mentoring of Yr 11 with undergraduates work? This session examines a project designed to support Yr 11 students from disadvantaged backgrounds by pairing them with undergraduate mentors during their science GCSE examinations. The reality of the project, including the results, and future opportunities will be explored. Dr. Rachael Sharpe - University of Lincoln rsharpe@lincoln.ac.uk @ULSchoolofEd
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T80 Does Paired Mentoring Work?
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T90 BitRW: Obesity - Is it all in your head? Two thirds of people in the UK are now overweight. Dr. Simon Cork discusses current understanding of what drives us to eat, how hormones regulate our body weight and what treatments could tackle obesity. Dr. Simon Cork - Imperial College London @ThePhySoc @ABPI_UK @Soc_Endo
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T89 Awarding at GCSE and A-level Demystified REPEATED This session will provide an update on the process by
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which GCSE and A-level grades are awarded by AQA and will include consideration of the arrangements for awarding for the first cohort examined against the new GCSE Science specifications. Key messages from the A-level and GCSE science exams in 2017 will also be considered. Julian Clarke - AQA www.aqa.org.uk @aqacorescience
Curriculum & Assessment 1200-1300
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W69 CLEAPSS Practical Hub Workshop REPEATED
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We will consider how the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) pyramid self-evaluation tool can be used to support schools to develop their assessment practices. We will share examples of how it is being used, and explore how delegates can apply the pyramid to their own settings. Sarah Earle - Bath Spa University pstt.org.uk/resources/curriculum-materials/assessment @PriSciEarle
Using a Smart Pickings approach to working scientifically. Still enjoying the challenge of how to approach child-led enquiry in the primary classroom? The opportunities are great! We’ll explore the use of Smart Pickings as a stimulus for learning working scientifically and review the ways in which teachers manage the variety of questions children raise. Come and share your ideas with the University of Manchester’s SEERIH team and pick up others too! Dr. Lynne Bianchi - SEERIH, The University of Manchester fascinate@manchester.ac.uk @UoMSEERIH
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An engaging and manageable practical activity to help children understand the purpose of science, while covering some of the learning in the ‘Materials’ element of the program of study. Extract starch from a potato and use it to make bio-plastic! Jane Winter - Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC) www.ciec.org.uk @ciecyork
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T87 Workshop on Transforming Assessment for Purposes of Learning This active Professional Development workshop involves new ways of looking at assessment, with learners as active participants. Based on Questiongenerating, and Diagrams for Learning, the six stations give examples for every classroom, focusing on creativity. We will use the strength of group activity as support. You can take away a copy of the materials for later use. John Oversby - Science Education Futures & Jude Sanders - Hibernia College oversby61@gmail.com
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W70 Going Bananas for Food Security Food Security is a challenging aspect of the curriculum to deliver; it is also a live area of research and discussion at Eden Project. Scientists and teachers at Eden Project have developed an innovative classroom protocol and data set based on Eden’s current research into food security, mapped onto subject content, working scientifically, assessment objectives and practical assessment. Robbie Kirkman - Eden Project @edenproject
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W65 Plastic from Potatoes with KS2
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W68 Floating Gardens: Practical science in a global context Come along to this hands-on session to discover for yourself why Practical Action’s STEM challenges are proving so popular, and take away resources to use in your own school. Accredited for the CREST award, challenges can be delivered in lessons but are also perfect for STEM clubs, off-timetable days and transition events. Ed Walsh - Ed Walsh Consulting / Practical Action www.practicalaction.org/schools @juliebrown01
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W67 Modelling Space Science Understanding space science with a structured use of practical models. The use of models is inevitable with this topic, but primary pupils find scientific modelling confusing. Encouraging pupils to explore models, and to understand their limitations. Demystifying current space research, making it accessible and exciting. Meg Post, Sarah Langford & Martin Wesley - Sphere Science www.spherescience.co.uk @SphereScience
Practical Science 1205-1305
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T84 Science Through Stories Learn how to tell a science story and use it to inspire engaging, hands-on science activities, at the same time as providing a basis for writing a variety of highquality texts in your English lessons. Jules Pottle - Storytelling Schools/ Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) sciencethroughstory@gmail.com @MrSpottle @Storytellingsch
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T85 The PSQM’s New Structure In September 2017, the Primary Science Quality Mark launched three brand new awards following rigorous evaluation – just like the PSQM process! If your school is thinking about gaining or renewing a PSQM award, or you are interested in becoming a PSQM hub leader, come to this session to find out about these exciting changes, the reasons behind them and the impact they are having on schools. Melissa Nice - Primary Science Quality Mark @PSQM_HQ
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This session will consider how to move from teacherled to more child-led enquiry. Using simple and engaging activities we will explore how to spark children’s interest, get them asking questions and acting like independent scientists. Charlotte Jackson - Herts for Learning
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T88 A-level Sciences CPAC - Top Tips
W140 Using Dry Ice for Science Demonstrations REPEATED
Share feedback from the exam board and top tips for teaching, learning and assessment with specialists and colleagues. Damian Riddle - Pearson @PearsonSciences
How to use dry ice to illustrate elements of the national curriculum from primary to secondary teaching. Items include: floating bubbles, combustion, explosions (small ones!), Rockets, Comets, making fruit fizzy and more. Dr. Mike Ashe - Chillistick www.chillistick.com @chillistickice
1230-1400
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W66 A World of Choices for Child-led Enquiry
A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take away. Matt Endean - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS
1200-1330
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T83 How to Use the TAPS Self-evaluation Tool
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T24 Biology A-level: Reflections on teaching & assessment REPEATED This session reviews the first assessment of A-level Biology, considering data from the exam and is accompanied by a teacher’s experience and hints. Richard Tateson - OCR @ocr_science
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Join Wellcome’s Education team at the ASE Wellcome Teachers’ Lunch Stanley Theatre, Guild of Students Friday 5 January 2017 12.00–13.00 and 13.00–14.00 If you’re a teacher, teacher trainer, student teacher or laboratory technician, join us for a FREE lunch to find out how we support science teaching across the UK. Pick up resources, discover our current research and explore CPD with the National STEM Learning Centre and Project ENTHUSE. Chat to us, the Chartered College of Teaching, STEM Learning, the Sanger Institute and the British Neuroscience Association. Register for either slot and be in with a chance of winning £100 of science or education books of your choice! (http://bit.ly/teacherslunch)
Sessions on Thursday 4 January 10.30–11.30 The National Survey of Practical Work in Science | T08 Reporting on the second year of the staff survey on practical work in science. Vanessa Kind, Durham University
12.00–13.00 The Science of Learning | T26 What we know, what we don’t know and how it relates to teaching and learning in the classroom. Lia Commissar, Wellcome
12.00–13.00 Good Practical Science: Making it work in secondary schools | S03 The author of the report, launched in autumn 2017, discusses its recommendations with international collaborators. Professor Sir John Holman, Gatsby
Sessions on Friday 5 January 16.00–17.00 Getting the Best from Explorify | W91 Explorify’s simple but high-quality visual activities spark curiosity and support scientific thinking in primary pupils. An interactive workshop to get the most from this free resource. Louise Stubberfield, Wellcome
16.00–17.00 Science or History? Try both! | T96 Blending science and history when teaching the Stone Age through to the Saxons. Free resources for KS2. Francesca Gale and Rebecca Gilmore, Wellcome Genome Campus
Sessions on Saturday 6 January 10.35–12.05 The DNA Dice of Discovery | W107 Revealing six engaging and affordable demos for teaching genetics. Francesca Gale, Wellcome Genome Campus
11:40-12:40 Getting the Best from Explorify | W122 Explorify’s simple but high-quality visual activities spark curiosity and support scientific thinking in primary pupils. An interactive workshop to get the most from this free resource. Louise Stubberfield, Wellcome
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T91 Frontier Science: Top-to-toe Solution - the three challenges facing electrical vehicles A top-to-toe solution for switched reluctance motor (SRM) in electrical vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electrical vehicles (HEVs). For SRM-based EV/HEV application, there are three basic challenges: efficiency, reliability and performance. In this lecture, we give our solutions to those challenges. For efficiency, we proposed charging without charging-station solution, and integrated topology for HEV; for reliability, we proposed fault-tolerance topology, and phase current reconstruction technology; for performance, we improved SRM structure and improved direct torque control. Dr. Yihua Hu - Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Electronics, University of Liverpool 1230-1330
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S15 Collections & Curriculum: The role of natural history museums in providing an authentic learning experience Museums provide unique opportunities for students to study key areas of the national curriculum, engage with collections, and provide hands-on learning experiences within memorable environments. Many museums also provide additional support to teachers through CPD opportunities, resources and advice. Ed Santry - Natural History Museum www.nhm.ac.uk/schools
STEM/ Vocational (inc. Careers) 1230-1330
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T158 Do All Scientists Wear Lab Coats? What even makes a scientist? Is it the mad hair or the white lab coat? Come along to this session to discover what management science is all about. Sophie Parker - The OR Society www.LearnAboutOR.co.uk @ORinSchools
STEM/ Vocational (inc. Careers)
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W71 Hands-on Static Electricity REPEATED Hands-on workshop with activities to study about electrostatics. With an innovative hand-held electrostatic generator, continuous static electricity generation is possible even in very humid weather. Dispel your fears of static electricity, you will be leaving charged up! Michal Marcik & Taiki Watanabe - Narika Corporation michal.marcik@rika.com
Practical Science 1230-1330
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T92 Developing your Secondary Science Team This session is packed full of ideas and support for trainee teachers and NQTs. Explore over 200 resources and guidance to help you meet the Teachers’ Standards. Then challenge yourself to get to grips with a range of toys and gizmos for inspirational science teaching and unpick the science that sits behind them. Becca Knowles - STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk @knowles_becca
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For the new GCSE, teachers are increasingly required to predict student outcomes from an unfamiliar assessment and, quite rightly, intervene. I have developed an approach to secondary assessment that uses what we already know and the power of collective working, to give us confidence in the conclusions we draw from student assessment. Those conclusions can then drive our teaching to secure the success of our students. Lucy Rimmington - Northern Science Adviser @braveteaching
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W72 Enjoy Mathematics & Science Discover a brief history of index number (exponential growth) using Prezi animation for young students within cooperative learning. This material helps them to understand exponential growth around them in everyday life. Exponential (or proportional) growth happens when we repeatedly increase a quantity by same proportion using index number in school mathematics and science which are hidden in many subjects’ materials curriculum. Minoru Itoh itohm@rs.noda.tus.ac.jp
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W128 Free Web-based Learning Resources for Post-16 Chemistry
Explore and share teaching, learning and assessment strategies to support access to Foundation Tier Combined Science GCSE (9-1) for students targeted at Grades 1-3. Tracey Baxter - Pearson @PearsonSciences
Free resources to learn about fundamental topics in post-16 (or equivalents) chemistry using real, worldwide research databases! Access the CCDC resources here: http://tiny.cc/ccdcLR. Access the PDBe protein resources here: http://tiny.cc/proteinLR. Access the WebMO computational chemistry resources here: http://tiny.cc/webmoLR Dr. Peter Hoare - Newcastle University
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T93 Supporting Lower Attainers to Access GCSE (9-1) Sciences REPEATED
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T82 Brave Assessment: Making new qualifications work in the real world
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T94 The Cognitive Case for Textbooks 1230-1330
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how Wellcome supports science teaching. Once you have registered as a delegate for the Conference, you can book a place at the lunch: teacherslunch2018.eventbrite.co.uk. There are two sittings to choose from: 1200-1300 & 1300-1400. Wellcome Trust education@wellcome.ac.uk @WTeducation
As cognitive science throws more and more light on how we learn, teachers are duty-bound to apply its findings in the classroom. Writing and using great textbooks, with carefully written explanations, clear graphics and plentiful questions and answers for practice, is a powerful way of doing this. Rosalind Walker @Rosalindphys notaneducationquango.wordpress.com
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S35 Students’ Learning in Biology: To what extent do they understand concepts on inheritance, evolution and genetics?
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In Biology, topics on inheritance, evolution and genetics often present considerable difficulties for students to achieve good conceptual understanding. Work done in the author’s research group suggests that one way to obtain a better appreciation of students’ understanding on inheritance is to expose students to a hands-on enrichment program that focuses on inheritance at a science centre. Dr. R. Subramaniam - National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
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D07 Biology Practicals that Work REPEATED Looking to try out reliable practicals that demonstrate the core principles of biology? We’ve got a lab full of ideas, with engaging and affordable practicals covering a range of key curriculum topics. Troubleshoot an old favourite or find something new, stay for ten minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed! Dan Jenkins & Alex Jenkin - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) saps@hermes.cam.ac.uk @SAPS_News
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Galileo’s inclined plane – over free fall, conservation of momentum, the speed of sound, and supersonic speeds – to finally measuring the speed of light. Instead of Galileo’s water clock, we use electronic timers and an oscilloscope as our stopwatch. Henning Shou - Timstar www.timstar.co.uk @timstarlab
How best to prepare for linear assessments? A session based on the OCR “Modular to Linear” resource, with ideas and strategies for teachers and learners. Ann Wolstenholme & Sarah Milne - OCR @ocr_science
Practical Science
1415-1500
1400-1500
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A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take away. Matt Endean - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS Practical Science 1400-1530
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S16 Primary Pop-up Drop-in to this fair of practical primary science activities presented by teachers from across the UK. Come and gather ideas to try in your classroom. If you have a hands-on activity you would like to run in this fun, informal fair of interactive primary science, please email Claire Seeley so we can reserve a table for you. Claire Seeley - ASE Primary Committee claire.seeley@btopenworld.com @TheASE
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W78 CLEAPSS Practical Hub Workshop REPEATED
T74 Energy & New Specifications REPEATED We will discuss why it is opportune to rethink the way we represent energy at school. And suggest some modifications. Specifically, there will be an introduction to stores and pathways and how best to apply it in various situations. Charles Tracy - IOP www.iop.org/education @Physics News
Curriculum & Assessment
Teaching & Learning 1400-1500
W74 Modelling Integrated in Dutch Physics (Science) Curriculum
All 1345-1445
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D06 Reaching a ‘Zero Carbon’ Future Deirdre Raffan & Ann MacGarry - Centre for Alternative Technology
ESD 1400-1445
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T161 Frontier Science: Building bigger brains - the evolution and development of the cerebellum The evolution and development of the brain is one of the most interesting topics in science. To elucidate general principles of how brain development evolves, our lab examines the cerebellum in chicken embryos, and uses this system to examine the developmental evolution of neural stem cells and their neuronal progeny. Thomas Butts - School of Life Sciences, University of Liverpool
11-19 1400-1500
Modelling of Physics (Science) concepts is currently used in Dutch Physics, Chemistry and Biology Education. Students can create, adapt and simulate with these computer models to increase their knowledge and to prepare themselves for higher education (University). Modelling is a mandatory part of the students’ final exam. Norbert van Veen - Fons Vitae High School, Amsterdam
Creative Technology 1400-1500
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D08 Biology Practicals that Work REPEATED Looking to try out reliable practicals that demonstrate the core principles of biology? We’ve got a lab full of ideas, with engaging and affordable practicals covering a range of key curriculum topics. Troubleshoot an old favourite or find something new, stay for ten minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed! Dan Jenkins & Alex Jenkin - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) saps@hermes.cam.ac.uk @SAPS_News
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W145 Quest for Speed REPEATED Highlighting selected Frederiksen lab manuals, we will investigate acceleration and speed: From
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T46 Preparing for GCSE Assessments in a Linear Qualification REPEATED
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T95 BitRW: CRISPR - separating fact from fiction First discovered in bacteria ten years ago, the CRISPR system allows microbes to defend themselves against attack by viruses. Prof. Malcolm White explores how CRISPR works, its history and its application in genome editing. Prof. Malcolm White - University of St Andrews/ Society for Experimental Biology/ Biochemical Society/ Microbiology Society @SEBiology @BiochemSoc @MicrobioSoc
Research
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W79 Active Earth: Living fossil Try a series of ‘hands-on’ activities aimed at upper primary pupils, to explore how organisms inherit their characteristics and become fossilised, before investigating a range of landscape-forming and potentially hazardous Earth processes - in a practical, enquiry-based way. Develop your own understanding of the KS2 Earth science content and explore ‘off the shelf’ activities that you could easily use in class. Chris King & Elizabeth Devon - Earth Science Teachers’ Association
Practical Science 1450-1550
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W81 Working Scientifically: What’s the point? Challenge your understanding of the purpose of ‘working scientifically’ activities, and reflect how they can be used to promote progression in skills, knowledge and attitudes. Our aim is to ‘challenge’ your thinking using bubbles (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs069dndIYk), earth, wind and fire & margarine. Amy Strachan & Alex Sinclair - St Mary’s University amy.strachan@stmarys.ac.uk @SIMMSPriScience
Teaching & Learning 1450-1550
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W83 Science & Literacy - symbiosis? Practical, hands-on science starting points demonstrate how written and spoken word objectives may be effectively addressed - and assessed - while children are learning as scientists. Nicola Beverley & Chris Whitney nicbev@live.co.uk @NicolaBeverley1
Curriculum & Assessment
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3-6 January, University of Liverpool
Friday 5 January: Start times 1450 - 1500 Primary 1450-1550
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T97 Effective Teacher Assessment REPEATED
W154 Polar Explorer Programme
An update on the latest PLAN resources that have been produced since the last conference and an insight into future developments. Naomi Hiscock - Primary Science Education Consultancy naomi@primary-science.co.uk @NaomiHiscock
Discover how to use a wealth of free, CRESTaccredited resources based around the work of the RRS Sir David Attenborough and Boaty McBoatface to bring STEM to life. You will learn how to access the programme, apply for the assistance from one of our Polar Ambassadors, trial some of the activities and see how you could build a legacy of STEM in your school. Adam Little - STEM Learning www.stem.org @stemlearning
Curriculum & Assessment 1450-1550
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W97 Looking For Learning: Helping peer assessment happen Introducing a way to encourage both primary and secondary pupils to reflect on practical science activities and peer assess using short self-made films. Robin James - Exeter Road Primary School / Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) @SandYachtGuy
Curriculum & Assessment 1450-1550
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T155 Project Earth Rock: Singing sustainability Project Earth Rock is a primary school multimedia resource about sustainability that uses songs and animation to deliver an engaging scheme of work. In this session, you will learn some of the songs from the pack and find out why local authorities and schools are excited about this new resource. Jess Gold - Project Earth Rock www.projectearthrock.com @Jessgold
ESD 1450-1550
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W117 Maths through Primary Science A practical workshop exploring ways to teach and consolidate maths concepts through science investigations. Covering planning investigations to measuring, recording and analysing data using maths. A look at how technology can be used to collect and analyse data in a variety of contexts. Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) topicalscienceupdates@gmail.com @glazgow
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T100 Still Stuck With What to do about Transition? A Greater Manchester approach to primarysecondary-HE collaboration. Explore the issues you face with smooth transition from primary to secondary school and discover an approach being used across four different partnerships in Greater Manchester, working with the University of Manchester (SEERIH) to improve and enrich the transition process for all. Dr. Lynne Bianchi - SEERIH, The University of Manchester fascinate@manchester.ac.uk
Teaching & Learning
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T99 Primary Science Homework: A pencil-free approach REPEATED Homework is a controversial issue, not just among teachers but pupils and parents too. In this session, research into the ‘lived experience’ of setting and doing homework is explored, the distinctive nature of learning in science is discussed and the implications for engaging children in scientific learning at home are considered. Colin Forster - University of Gloucestershire cforster@glos.ac.uk
Teaching & Learning
W80 Practical Ideas for Teaching Materials Innovative ideas for developing children’s understanding of materials through working scientifically. Linked to the statutory curriculum; practical advice and free support materials for immediate classroom use. Joy Parvin - Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC), University of York www.ciec.org.uk @ciecyork
Practical Science
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T101 Experimental EPQs A science-based Extended Project Qualification gives students an opportunity to extend and develop their understanding of science beyond the curriculum in exciting, practical ways. Previous EPQs have seen students recreating the Aurora Borealis in science labs, looking at the wobble of the millennium bridge and more! This session will allow teachers to talk to EPQ experts about how to run EPQs in the sciences, alongside A-levels. AQA www.aqa.org.uk @aqacorescience
Curriculum & Assessment
All 1500-1600
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SEEd and the Sustainable Schools Alliance have recently launched a new Sustainable Schools Doorway on Nature & Biodiversity. This practical session will provide and enable teachers to trial a framework for using this Doorway; linking it to their current projects and unlocking the potential for ‘learning for sustainability’ in their schools. Poppy Flint - SEEd www.sustainable-schools-alliance.org.uk @UKsustschools
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S18 Science on Stage: Showcasing UK science teaching
Practical Science 1450-1550
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T108 Using the Sustainable Schools Doorways
STEM / Vocational (inc. Careers) 1450-1550
This talk will explore the public’s perception of nanomedicine, will explain why nanoscale materials differ from bulk materials and will discuss some of the interesting properties of nanoscale materials. I will then examine some examples of current nanomedicine technologies as well as those that are being developed for the future. Dr. Tom McDonald - Dept. of Chemistry, University of Liverpool
Brought to you by the 2017 UK delegates, this session presents a number of the best STEM ideas spotted at the European Science on Stage Festival held in Hungary. Explore a range of easy-to-run and inspirational ideas, and find out how they have been bought home to support the UK curriculum. Elizabeth Chambers, Kulvinder Johal & David Teasdale - Science on Stage UK @SciOnStageUK
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T107 Wonderful & Useful Animation for Teaching Organic Chemistry A visual tour of a major collection of animated screens to teach about reaction mechanisms, isomerism, resonance, inductive effects and almost every topic taught at ages 15-18 years. The collection was made for exams in the UK, Singapore, Norway and the International Baccalaureate. Roger Frost - Roger Frost Organic Chemistry Animation www.organic.rogerfrost.com
Creative Technology
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T103 Frontier Science: Nanomedicine - does size matter?
1500-1545
Nanomedicine is the use of tiny, nanoscale materials for medical applications. Such materials have been shown to give considerable benefits in healthcare.
T105 BitRW: Creating great fieldwork
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How ‘messy’ is real-world fieldwork for biology?
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Friday 5 January: Start times 1500 - 1530 11-19 How do I create meaningful and engaging fieldwork experiences? Come along to challenge some common myths about fieldwork, for example “it always rains”, “I cannot predict the outcomes”, “there will always be things I cannot identify.” Sara Lanyon - Field Studies Council @FSCUK
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S20 Ask a Head of Science Three Heads of Science will answer questions submitted both before and during the session. Do you have a question that you have not felt able to ask at your own school? Are you an NQT who wants an alternative perspective? Are you a new Head of Science in need of advice? Are you an experienced teacher or science leader who would like to find out approaches used at other schools? If so, please submit a question to conferences@ase.org.uk or ask at the session. Emma Winter CSciTeach - Boston Grammar School; Euan Douglas - Saint George Catholic College; Sarah Longshaw - ASE 11-19 Committee
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W84 CLEAPSS Practical Hub Workshop REPEATED A chance to get hands on, carry out new and exciting practicals and even make equipment to take back to school. Matt Endean & Steve Jones - CLEAPSS science.cleapss.org.uk @CLEAPSS
Practical Science 1500-1600
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D09 Biology Practicals that Work REPEATED Looking to try out reliable practicals that demonstrate the core principles of biology? We’ve got a lab full of ideas, with engaging and affordable practicals covering a range of key curriculum topics. Troubleshoot an old favourite or find something new, stay for ten minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed! Dan Jenkins & Alex Jenkin - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) saps@hermes.cam.ac.uk @SAPS_News
Practical Science 1500-1600
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W85 Hands-on Static Electricity REPEATED Hands-on workshop with activities to study about electrostatics. With an innovative hand-held electrostatic generator, continuous static electricity generation is possible even in very humid weather. Dispel your fears of static electricity, you will be leaving charged up! Michal Marcik & Taiki Watanabe - Narika Corporation michal.marcik@rika.com
Practical Science
1500-1600
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W87 Cognitive Load in Science REPEATED In January, Prof. Dylan William tweeted that “… Cognitive Load Theory is the single most important thing for teachers to know.” This session explains the principles of CLT and shows how an understanding of CLT can be used to improve teaching and learning in Science. Bob Pritchard, Phil Gregory & Alan Thompson - hi-impact consultancy www.hi-impact.co.uk bobpritchard@hi-impact.co.uk @hiimpactbob
Teaching & Learning 1500-1600
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T104 Using High-Stakes Tests to Aid Progress REPEATED This session aims to help teachers think how to use tests in a formative way that can quickly and easily allow students to identify interventions and make progress. It will also introduce how OUP are developing resources to support these strategies, to make them even quicker to incorporate into lessons. Dr. Andy Chandler-Grevatt CSciTeach - University of Sussex / Oxford University Press www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science @OxfordEdScience
Curriculum & Assessment 1500-1600
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W86 Making Effective Use of Image Capture, 3D & VR in the Science Lab Various devices can be employed to capture images of scientific investigations in field studies and in the laboratory. This interactive session aims to discuss methods of making effective use of these images in presentations, reports, and peer to peer collaborations. Participants are asked to download the free Nearpod app onto their mobile device before attending the session: https://nearpod.com/ Dr. Yvonne Miller - Nearpod
Creative Technology 1500-1630
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T102 Can Practising Teachers Really Use Educational Research Methods in their Teaching? Many teachers are discovering new uses for research methods in everyday teaching. Using reflective interludes as part of the session, we show how methods used in educational research on Effective use Diagrams for Learning, the Effect of Whitespace on Noticing Diagrammatic Features, and in using the Think Aloud Protocol in a busy classroom by engaging learners as research assistants, can stimulate deep and integrated learning. John Oversby - Science Education Futures & Jude Sanders - Hibernia College johnoversby.wikispaces.com
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T165 Introduction to Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Astronomy Q&A on the content, structure and assessment of the new Astronomy GCSE. Julien King - Pearson @PearsonSciences
Curriculum & Assessment 1530-1630
A costumed Mendeleev will describe his creation of the Periodic Table, its development and varied layouts, many unusual. Tested ideas from 30 classroom years will be shared. Gordon Woods
Teaching & Learning 1530-1630
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T111 Exploration of the Use of a Computer Simulation to Assess Experimental Skills In recent years, the direct assessment of practical work has been removed from some UK A-level (post16) specifications following guidance from the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation. This session will report on a preliminary investigation into how a computer simulation might be used to judge targeted experimental skills thus offering a reliable replacement for practical examinations. Dr. Kevin Walsh - Cambridge University kapwalsh@cantab.net
Curriculum & Assessment 1530-1630
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T110 Careers in the Curriculum Teachers are a key source of career information for pupils. The Gatsby Good Career Guidelines recommend that careers options are introduced within subject classrooms, but also highlight that this is an area teachers find challenging. This workshop outlines the evidence and explores straightforward ways to include career ideas in the everyday classroom, to enrich and support the teaching of curriculum content. Dr. Carol Davenport - NUSTEM, Northumbria University nustem.uk @nustem_uk @drdav
Curriculum & Assessment 1530-1630
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S24 Practical work - Practical reality Practical work and the reality of practical work - what do we really mean by practical work?! Dr. Rachael Sharpe - University of Lincoln rsharpe@lincoln.ac.uk @ULSchoolofEd
Practical Science
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T113 Mendeleev, Man & his Matrix
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W88 James P Joule : The energy man, 200 years old in 2018
T115 If It Doesn’t Work, It’s Physics
Discover more about James Joule and other scientific greats. Dr. David Ward - Greater Manchester STEM Centre
A mixture of physics demonstrations to illustrate skills in handling apparatus. The selection of topics will be from various areas of physics, mostly different from last year, with emphasis on electromagnetism and static electricity. Geoff Auty - ASE School Science Review gnv.auty@gmail.com
Teaching & Learning 1600-1650
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T114 Frontier Science: Semiconductor optoelectronics for biological sensing Optical techniques are widely used for diagnostics in clinical settings, however, the majority of optical bio-sensing and imaging techniques use large and expensive systems which are often complex to operate. Advances in microelectronics and optoelectronics allows the miniaturization of many of these techniques into so called Lab-on-a-chip devices, which tend to be portable, simple to use and low cost. Dr. Ian Sandall - Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Electronics, University of Liverpool 1600-1700
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S36 Schools’ Exhibition Teachers from all schools and colleges display their science class work - either a specific project or a range of ideas. All teachers presenting a display get a FREE day at the ASE Annual Conference. For more details email nicola@seventhcorner.co.uk. Deadline 16 Dec. ASE www.ase.org.uk @TheASE
Teaching & Learning
Post-16 & Skills 1600-1730
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T116 Physics A-level: Reflections on teaching and assessment REPEATED This session reviews the first assessment of A-level Physics, considering data from the exam and is accompanied by a teacher’s experience and hints. Neil Wade - OCR @ocr_science
Curriculum & Assessment
11-19 1600-1700
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W93 Investigating Earth’s Structure Try a series of ‘hands-on’ demonstrations and activities to highlight key aspects of the structure of the Earth and the evidence we have for this structure. The practical activities address common misconceptions about the state (solid/liquid) of the Earth’s layers and about the thickness of the crust and the Earth’s dimensions. The activities will not only consolidate your own understanding – but involve you in ‘off the shelf’ activities ready to use in your teaching next week. Chris King & Elizabeth Devon - Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU)
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Practical Science 1600-1700
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W89 Resources to Support Early Career Teachers This session explores hand-picked resources and ideas to support meeting the Teacher Standards. We’ll also get hands-on with a range of gadgets and gizmos for inspirational teaching and unpick the science behind them. There are so many engaging toys pupils have access to which are great for teaching science concepts. Karen Hornby - STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk @STEMLearning
enthusiasm. It is about being engaged and inspired by our immediate colleague. Email if you want 5 mins to present your top tip within this session: nicola@seventhcorner.co.uk ASE www.ase.org.uk @TheASE 1600-1800
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S19 Talking Science Debate: GCSE Options - An Illusion of Choice? Join hosts Royal Society, Royal Society of Biology, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics, Wellcome and Association for Science Education for a lively and topical debate followed by wine, nibbles and networking. The panel is chaired by Prof. David Read with guests including Tim Oates Cambridge Assessment, Prof. Graham Donaldson, Prof. Louise Archer and Olly Newton, The Edge Foundation.
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T119 Simulations, Models and Animations for Big Ideas in Science Science education is perhaps at its best when students think about phenomena, come up with a theory and test to see if the outcomes match their ideas. Computer simulations, models and animations are a great way to do this quickly and cheaply. Bring your thinking caps! David Tymm - Sunflower Learning Ltd www.sunflowerlearning.com
Creative Technology 1600-1730
Blend science and history when teaching the Stone Age through to the Saxons with free resources from the Wellcome Genome Campus. Suitable for KS2. In this session we will describe how we developed an innovative primary school programme blending together genetics and archaeology, bringing to life changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Anglo-Saxons whilst applying techniques to work scientifically. Francesca Gale - Wellcome Genome Campus engage@wellcomegenomecampus.org @wgcengage
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W59 DNA Fingerprinting using PCR and Gel Electrophoresis REPEATED Timstar are offering a fun and exciting hands-on practical session using PCR and Gel electrophoresis techniques to obtain a DNA fingerprint. This demonstrates how easily this can be done within the science practical lesson. Results are guaranteed every time with Edvotek equipment and kits. Lucienne McCallum - Timstar www.timstar.co.uk @timstarlab
Practical Science 1600-1730
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T96 Science or History? Try both!
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S21 ASE Secondary TeachMeet An informal and enjoyable gathering of those curious about teaching and learning. Anyone can share great ideas they’ve trialled in their classrooms, a teaching resource they love, a great website, a classroom activity - whatever you like! You can ask questions or simply turn up to soak up all the great ideas and
1600-1700
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W94 “I’ve changed my mind!” Supporting the development of children’s ideas This workshop will explore how we can support the development of children’s ideas by getting them to think like real scientists. We will look at practical strategies for helping children of all ages be comfortable with the idea of being ‘wrong’ and to be confident to change their minds. Alison Eley - Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) & Alex Sinclair - St Mary’s University www.pstt.org.uk www.stmarys.ac.uk @PSTT_whyhow @SIMMSPriScience
Practical Science 1600-1700
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W90 Using Mathematics to Enhance Scientific Enquiry This practical session demonstrates how mathematics can enrich science learning. Discover inquiry-based investigations taken from KS1, LKS2 and UKS2 and link ‘Working Scientifically’
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Friday 5 January: Start times 1600 - 1630 Primary
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to appropriate key mathematical concepts and skills. See how science can help assessment of mathematical mastery. Dr. Andy Markwick - Evolution Educational Consultancy andy.markwick@yahoo.co.uk www.stemconsultancy.co.uk
Practical Science 1600-1700
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Explorify’s simple but high-quality and visual activities spark curiosity, and support scientific thinking in primary pupils. Find out how to get the most from Explorify, a free resource of low or no preparation, science activities for primary science. In this workshop, try out some of the activities and strategies. Louise Stubberfield - Wellcome Trust www.explorify.wellcome.ac.uk @WTEducation
W98 Science & Technology from TAPS Cymru The Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) Cymru project has developed guidance for assessment of primary science and technology, in line with Donaldson Curriculum recommendations. This session will consider examples of how focused assessment can support both science and D&T, as part of the TAPS pyramid approach. Sarah Earle - Bath Spa University & Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) pstt.org.uk/resources/curriculum-materials/assessment @PriSciEarle
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W99 Chemistry Magic Show REPEATED As well as presenting an entertaining selection of wow-factor reactions, we will reveal the ‘tricks of the trade’ and syllabus links in order to help you to incorporate these classic chemical demonstrations into your own chemistry lessons. Anthony Hardwicke - Bradfield College & Andrew Szydlo. ASE Regions @AnthHard
Practical Science 1600-1730
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W92 Science & the World Around Us: Science and global Learning
1630-1730
This workshop introduces science in a global context, focusing on the concern for environmental sustainability and the diversity of cultural contributions to science. Jason Ward - Liverpool World Centre www.liverpoolworldcentre.org @liv_worldcentre
W100 Accessing Grades 8 & 9
ESD
Curriculum & Assessment 1600-1700
1630-1730
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In order to support able students to get the best grades, teachers need to have a clear view of how challenging items will be set. This then needs to track through into lesson design and delivery; this session will explore how this can be done. Sponsored by Collins Education. Ed Walsh - Ed Walsh Consulting Ltd & Collins Education edmundwalsh@hotmail.com @cornwallscied Curriculum & Assessment
W96 Creativity and Science Creative scientists are able to think and adapt to the unknown world ahead - how can we nurture these essential skills in our classrooms? Claire Seeley - Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) & David Allen - University of Hertfordshire claire.seeley@btopenworld.com d.allen21@herts.ac.uk @seeley_claire
Teaching & Learning 1600-1700
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W152 Making it Stick: ideas to help children learn technical vocabulary The correct use of the correct terms, helps children describe and explain their findings in science. However, it can take a long time to learn this technical vocabulary. This workshop offers ideas to help teach this. Eleanor Atkinson - Primarily Science
Teaching & Learning 1600-1700
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T120 Dialogic Teaching in Primary Science
Social events on Friday 5 January The Wellcome Trust Reception Practising teacher, teacher trainer or technician? Join us for a free lunch on Friday 5 January and find out how Wellcome supports science teaching. Once you have registered as a delegate for the Conference, you can book a place at the lunch: teacherslunch2018.eventbrite.co.uk. There are two sittings to choose from: 1200-1300 & 1300-1400.
Association Social Held at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel, this informal buffet is the time to dine out with friends old and new. Neil Monteiro will be touring the tables to challenge your perception of scientific reasoning and experimentation. Sophie Ward will be providing comedy, science and song. £29 per head. To attend the Association Social, add it to your booking: ase2018.eventbrite.co.uk or go to the ASE Hub to book. Welcome drink 7pm
This session shares recent research of dialogic teaching in primary initial teacher education which revealed the potential to enhance primary science teaching and learning. Find out about teaching approaches and activities that have the potential to promote dialogism in your science lessons! Jude Penny - University of Gloucestershire jpenny@glos.ac.uk @JudePenny2
Teaching & Learning 1600-1700
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W91 Getting the Best from Explorify REPEAT
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S25 Work Smarter, Not Harder: Managing workload and retention of science teachers Teaching is an increasingly pressured job and sometimes it is hard to see the wood for the trees. This workshop helps science teachers and school leaders review their work-life balance, diagnose and remedy imbalances and take on tips for more efficient working. Dr. Andy Chandler-Grevatt CSciTeach - ASE 11-19 Committee ajgrevatt@gmail.com @Grevster73
Professional Learning Journey 0930-1030
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S22 BBC Terrific Scientific with Maggie Aderin-Pocock BBC’s Terrific Scientific is an ambitious campaign to inspire primary school pupils to discover their inner scientist. Currently, fewer than 15% of 10-14 year olds aspire to pursue a career as a scientist, leaving the UK with a potential skills shortage. The BBC has created a series of child-friendly scientific investigations. The data gathered is sent to the universities and feeds into real academic studies. Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock www.bbc.co.uk/terrificscientific @BBC_Teach
Teaching & Learning 0930-1030
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T125 EBM for Under 18s Learn about debunking health claims: what study should I choose, how do I detect bias and what outcomes make a real difference to health? EBM for under 18s is designed to align with the curriculum and develop essential teaching skills so students can assess whether claims are trustworthy and make a difference to their health. Prof. Carl Heneghan, Ruth Davis & Dr. Sarah Pannell - Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, University of Oxford www.cebm.net @CEBMOxford
Teaching & Learning 0930-1030 Exhibition Marquee The Pearson Teaching, Learning & Assessment Hub Map E5
T121 Progress in Science 11-16 REPEATED
All 0930-1600
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Bring along a poster on your research to display and discuss or just come along to see the wide range of ideas explored by researchers in schools and universities. Coordinated by the ASE Research Committee. If you would like to display a poster, please email: shirley.simon@ucl.ac.uk. Shirley Simon - ASE Research Committee www.ase.org.uk @TheASE
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T123 In Conversation with New Researchers Nuggets of advice from practitioners engaging in research. This innovative session will involve experienced teachers sharing their research experience through structured conversations. These conversations will be designed to address key concerns any teacher might have in setting up their research in school, gathering and analysing their data, making sense of the conclusions and disseminating their findings for others to benefit from. Shirley Simon - ASE Research Committee www.ase.org.uk @TheASE
Discover how Edexcel’s 5-year scheme of work develops knowledge and skills from 11-16 with builtin tracking and intervention. GQ Science team - Pearson @PearsonSciences
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In this hands-on workshop, we will construct a device to measure soil moisture from just a pair of nails and BBC micro:bit. Once calibrated against different soils samples we will then connect a water pump to make an automated plant-watering system. All apparatus, instructions and code provided. Jonathan Scott - Highway 46 jonathan.scott46@gmail.com @jonscott46
0930-1030
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W101 Power for the World: Investigation for understanding and application Come along to this practical session to discover for yourself how Practical Action’s free STEM challenges can be used to deliver key parts of the science curriculum. Take away resources to use in school. Accredited for the CREST award, challenges can be delivered in lessons but are also perfect for STEM clubs, off-timetable days and transition events. Ed Walsh - Ed Walsh Consulting / Practical Action www.practicalaction.org/stem @juliebrown01
0930-1100
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This session reviews the first assessment of A-level Physics, considering data from the exam and is accompanied by a teacher’s experience and hints. Neil Wade - OCR @ocr_science
Curriculum & Assessment
D10 Research Poster Board Display
0930-1030
Post-16 & Skills T112 Physics A-level: Reflections on teaching and assessment REPEATED
Practical Science
T122 “What do you mean, write a whole page?” Why is it that when students enter a science classroom, the scope of their written ability instantly shrinks and writing anything more than six lines seems impossible? Explore creative ways to get your students writing and will introduce you to the Young Scientists Journal. Rebecca Lowton - Bolton School Boys’ Division / Young Scientist Journal rll@boltonschool.org.uk ysjournal.com @Chem_BoltonSch
development and maintenance of heavy drinking. Factors which might lead to the loss of control include internal (stress and arousal) as well as environmental (exposure to alcohol-related cues). Strategies to reduce drinking will also be considered. Dr. Andy Jones - Inst. of Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool
0930-1230
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D11 Student Writing Competition We are launching a competition for sixth form students, asking for a short essay on a Biology topic. The winner will have their work published in our student journal, receive a certificate & voucher. Insider Imprint is a new student journal in the School of Life Sciences, University of Liverpool. Dr. Fabia Allen - University of Liverpool insiderimprint@liverpool.ac.uk @insiderimprint
Teaching & Learning 1000-1300
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D13 Astronomy and Astrophysics Drop-in Drop in to discuss any topic – concepts, resources and examinations. Collect free resources to support examined material. Try out and discuss laboratory experiments on spectra, blackbody radiation and the Doppler Effect. Explore computer simulations and consider the pros and cons of real and robotic telescopes. Learn about the Astrophysics Olympiad. Alan Pickwick - Association for Astronomy Education alan_c_pickwick@btinternet.com
Practical Science 0930-1030
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W102 BBC Micro:bit in the Lab
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All 1000-1100
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S34 Virtual Reality in the Science Classroom From diving in a submarine to polar science, learn how virtual reality can provide an exciting and engaging ‘real STEM’ context to your curriculum delivery. Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop - Digital Explorer @de_updates
Creative Technology 0930-1020
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T124 Frontier Science: Loss of control in heavy alcohol consumption I will discuss how loss of control is a key issue in the
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Saturday 6 January: Start times 1000 - 1035 11-19 1000-1100
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T118 10 x your teaching What’s the best way to introduce a topic? Why are two examples better than one? When should you tell, and when should students do the finding out? How can you overcome their misconceptions? And how much practice do they need to master content? In this session, I’ll outline experiments and theories from 40 years of research which can answer these questions, and multiply your effectiveness. Warning: this session may damage existing beliefs. Dr. Tony Sherborne - Director: Mastery Science www.masteryscience.com
Teaching & Learning 1000-1100
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T128 Awarding at GCSE and A-level Demystified REPEATED This session will provide an update on the process by which GCSE and A-level grades are awarded by AQA and will include consideration of the arrangements for awarding for the first cohort examined against the new GCSE Science specifications. Key messages from the A-level and GCSE science exams in 2017 will also be considered. Julian Clarke - AQA www.aqa.org.uk
Curriculum & Assessment 1000-1100
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S26 Chemistry Magic Show REPEATED As well as presenting an entertaining selection of wow-factor reactions, Andrew Szydlo and Anthony Hardwicke will reveal the ‘tricks of the trade’ and syllabus links in order to help you to incorporate these classic chemical demonstrations into your own chemistry lessons. Anthony Hardwicke - Bradfield College & Andrew Szydlo - ASE Regions
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and apprentice pathways to STEM study and careers. Susan Harris - The Engineering Development Trust (EDT) www.etrust.org.uk/routes-stem-courses 1000-1100
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W104 Best Evidence Science Teaching What’s BEST for KS3 science? Top-quality teaching draws on top-quality research evidence. This session introduces a new collection of research-informed resources for effective engagement, teaching and formative assessment in 11-14 science, from the University of York and the Salters’ Institute. We will consider the research underpinnings and explore sample resources. Alistair Moore & Judith Bennett - University of York Science Education Group www.bestevidencescienceteaching.org @BestEvSciTeach
Curriculum & Assessment
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D12 Biology Practicals that Work REPEATED Looking to try out reliable practicals that demonstrate the core principles of biology? We’ve got a lab full of ideas, with engaging and affordable practicals covering a range of key curriculum topics. Troubleshoot an old favourite or find something new, stay for ten minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed! Dan Jenkins & Alex Jenkin - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) saps@hermes.cam.ac.uk @SAPS_News
1030-1130
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S37 Getting the Best Out My Memory Dr. van der Spoel is a chartered psychologist, who specialises in using the mind as an effective tool for life learning. He will explore how you can learn to balance focus, motivation and study behaviour, and ways you can guide and support your students during exam preparation. The presentation has a significant, but accessible, emphasis on the psychology behind the strategies of learning. Leave the session not only with the “how” but also with the “why” of effective learning. Dr. Martijn van der Spoel
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Are your children stuck in a rut when presenting their findings? Can they choose appropriate recording methods for different data and types of enquiry? Come and explore different ways to present findings from enquiries. Think about how to support your children with developing independence in this area. Liz Lawrence - LB Barking and Dagenham liz.lawrence@lbbd.gov.uk
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This workshop session, suitable for primary science leaders, primary teachers and Early Years practitioners, focuses on using favourite stories and characters as vehicles for motivating scientific enquiry in the Early Years. Participants will leave with a range of ideas to facilitate meaningful scientific enquiry in their own Early Years settings. Kathryn Horan - Greenhill Primary School & Julie Brown - Practical Action www.practicalaction. co.uk/schools @juliebrown01
Practical Science 1035-1135
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Discover new resources co-produced by the Centre for Science and Philosophy and science teachers, designed to get students thinking deeply about science whilst consolidating curriculum knowledge. Learn dialogue facilitation techniques to support philosophical enquiry in the classroom and reflect with colleagues on ways to integrate these techniques into science lessons. Ellie Cripps & Prof. James Ladyman - University of Bristol & Louise Aldridge - Cabot Learning Federation
Teaching & Learning 1030-1120
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T129 “When I grow up I want to be....”
T130 Frontier Science: Mental health - drugs and the scientific method
It has never been harder for young people to make well-informed decisions about future studies and careers. By attending EDT’s day Routes into STEM course, year 9/10 students (and their teachers) have the opportunity to contrast and compare undergraduate
Recreational drug use is seen at higher levels in those with poor mental health than in the general population. But understanding what this means is much more challenging. Do these drugs increase the risk of poor mental health, are people using drugs to
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W112 “Do we have to draw a bar chart, Miss?” REPEATED
W108 Practical Action in the Classroom
Practical Science 1000-1100
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W105 Philosophy Resources for Science Education 1000-1100
self-medicate, or do other factors influence both? I will discuss the challenges of trying to conduct this research, and new methods being used to try and untangle these issues. Dr. Suzanne Gage - Inst. of Psychology, Health & Society, University of Liverpool
This hands-on, practical session will be packed full of engaging ideas to help children develop their working scientifically enquiry skills. Included will be quick, simple and low cost ideas to get children thinking and talking about science. All ideas will be linked to the KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum. Sarah Dagnell - STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk @STEMLearning
Practical Science 1035-1135
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T132 Primary Science Homework: A pencil-free approach REPEATED Homework is a controversial issue, not just among teachers but pupils and parents too. In this session, research into the ‘lived experience’ of setting and doing homework is explored, the distinctive nature of learning in science is discussed and the implications for engaging children in scientific learning at home are considered. Colin Forster - University of Gloucestershire cforster@glos.ac.uk
Teaching & Learning
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3-6 January, University of Liverpool
Saturday 6 January: Start times 1035 - 1130 11-19
Primary 1035-1135
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W110 The ‘Tough’ Bits: Electricity Electricity can be tricky to teach. Our understanding can be skewed by misconceptions. In this session, we’ll address those misconceptions and improve your teaching. You’ll leave with a better understanding of electricity and some fresh ideas for teaching the topic. Joe Shimwell - NUSTEM Northumbria University nustem@northumbria.ac.uk @nustem_uk
Teaching & Learning
11-19
geological approaches that can help demonstrate other aspects of the KS1&2 science curricular. Session involves water and mud so be prepared! Dan Boatright & Mandy Whinstanley - Earth Science Teachers’ Association (ESTA)
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W149 Engineering Innovations: 100 Years of RAF As part of the RAF centenary celebrations, the Royal Academy of Engineering has been working with the RAF to create a hands-on STEM box for primary schools. Take part in some of the activities from the box and receive a free resource box for your school. Limited to 40 spaces on first-come-first-served. Rebecca Hill - Royal Academy of Engineering raf100schools.org.uk
STEM/ Vocational (inc. Careers) 1035-1135
1100-1200
1100-1200
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Two years into A-level practical science reform, we are keen to share the best practice seen by our practical advisers when monitoring schools and colleges. This workshop will give you lots of ideas and will be helpful for all science disciplines and levels of experience. Catherine Witter - AQA www.aqa.org.uk @aqacorescience
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W107 The DNA Dice of Discovery In this fast-paced, interactive session, we will explore how to bring concepts of DNA and genetic variation into the classroom through a set of randomly selected hands-on, exciting activities. These are suitable for Key Stages 2 & 3 and can be adapted for the different age ranges. Francesca Gale - Wellcome Genome Campus engage@wellcomegenomecampus.org @wgcengage
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T134 Sharing Teacher-Researcher Experiences and Journeys Teachers presenting their classroom research through poster exhibits. This session will begin with time for visitors to read all the posters and offer each presenter with an opportunity to summarise their research for the whole group. There will then be a brief plenary at the end of the session. Shirley Simon - ASE Research Committee www.ase.org.uk @TheASE
Research
Practical Science 1035-1135
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W132 PSQM: What next? More than 10% of UK primary schools have a PSQM award. What happens after the awards night? Hear first-hand the next steps and meet some of the award-winning teachers, some of whom are embarking on their second and fourth PSQM awards. What keeps them coming back? Meet them and ask for yourself and discover what has changed since the new awards launched in September 2017. Bryony Turford - Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) Yorkshire & The Humber www.psqm.org.uk @PSQM_HQ
1100-1200 Guild of Students Library Map D6 501 This session will provide advice on how to make the most of AQA assessment resources to prepare your students for the terminal exams in summer 2018. This will include feedback on AQA’s Year 10 test, next steps for intervention and how to make the most of the second set of sample specimen papers. Elise Reece - AQA www.aqa.org.uk @aqacorescience
Curriculum & Assessment 1100-1200
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Reflections on the development and delivery of the first year of a new collaborative MPhys with Education programme. Ken Clays - Liverpool John Moores University & Dr. Helen Vaughan - University of Liverpool
Professional Learning Journey 1100-1200
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T136 Intervention: Check points and pinch points REPEATED Building on feedback from teachers at previous conferences, we have taken the pinch points forward. The principles can be applied to make your own Check Points and Pinch Points. This session is ideal for those who teach KS3 science and want to include more easy-to-use opportunities for feedback and intervention. Dr. Andy Chandler-Grevatt CSciTeah - University of Sussex / OUP www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science @OxfordEdScience
Curriculum & Assessment 1100-1200 Exhibition Marquee The Pearson Teaching, Learning & Assessment Hub Map E5
T133 Supporting Lower Attainers to Access GCSE (9-1) Sciences REPEATED Explore and share teaching, learning and assessment strategies to support access to Foundation Tier Combined Science GCSE (9-1) for students targeted at Grades 1-3. Tracey Baxter - Pearson @PearsonSciences
Curriculum & Assessment
T137 Ready for AQA Science GCSEs 2018? REPEATED
Professional Learning Journey 1035-1205
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T135 New Route to Physics QTS
Post-16 & Skills
1100-1230
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T138 CPAC: Making your delivery even better REPEATED 1035-1135
Sponsored by Collins Education. Ed Walsh - Ed Walsh Consulting Ltd. edmundwalsh@hotmail.com @cornwallscied
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W113 Messy Geology: Rocks, fossils and playing in the mud
W114 Working Scientifically in KS4 (&3)
As a practical science, geology is an opportunity to cultivate the kinaesthetic skills of your students. We will show you some of the practical approaches to demonstrate how fossils are made, how to identify rocks and how soils form. We will also show you some
Working Scientifically is a key part of science and a strong component of GCSE exams. This session will explore how the skills that underpin this can be used to plan effective lessons both at KS4 and at KS3, supporting students to make better progress.
1100-1200
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D14 Biology Practicals that Work REPEATED Looking to try out reliable practicals that demonstrate the core principles of biology? We’ve got a lab full of ideas, with engaging and affordable practicals covering a range of key curriculum topics. Troubleshoot an old favourite or find something new, stay for ten minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed! Dan Jenkins & Alex Jenkin - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) saps@hermes.cam.ac.uk @SAPS_News
Practical Science 1130-1230
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W115 Teach the Language. Improve the Learning. REPEATED Language is the major barrier to the understanding
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Inspired by the outdoors
Biology fieldwork for the A level specifications > Meet the specifications of all the exam boards > Develop practical skills and complete core practicals > Focus on ecology topics, often found difficult in exams > Work on mathematical and statistical skills, worth 10% of marks
www.field-studies-council.org/outdoorclassroom
Science camps for 16-19 year olds > Grow a passion and develop skills in marine biology, y conservation and identification > Meet others with similar interests > Gain insights into careers and Higher Education courses > Yo Y ung Environmentalists Fund financial support available
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Field Studies Council, FSC, is an environmental education charity providing informative and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to discover, explore, and understand the environment.
3-6 January, University of Liverpool
Saturday 6 January: Start times 1130 - 1200 11-19
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of Science - the pupil who is familiar with the jargon will be better able to understand, to explain and to develop ideas. This presentation will involve participants actively using games to show how learning language can be used to improve any scheme of work. William Hirst - William’s Games www.WilliamsGames.org
access to information, so they engage with it, use it and apply it. The workshop illustrates strategies and techniques that will engage and inspire children and make teaching more enjoyable. Stuart Naylor - Millgate House Education www.millgatehouse.co.uk
Teaching & Learning
1140-1240
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What would convince you to inject a child with live smallpox? Can stories about scientists’ lives show children something valuable about the scientific process? Explore and review representations of scientists, from different media, and their potential to enhance children’s attitudes to evidence. Russ Shalofsky - University of Gloucestershire rshalofsky@glos.ac.uk @RussShalofsky
Curriculum & Assessment
W135 iPads, Bluetooth, Datalogging REPEATED 1130-1300
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W116 DNA Fingerprinting using PCR and Gel Electrophoresis REPEATED Timstar are offering a fun and exciting hands-on practical session using PCR and Gel electrophoresis techniques to obtain a DNA fingerprint. This demonstrates how easily this can be done within the science practical lesson. Results are guaranteed every time with Edvotek equipment and kits. Lucienne McCallum - Timstar www.timstar.co.uk
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T139 Frontier Science: Molecular cages - the hole story Our research is focused on the design and synthesis of porous materials, in particular, porous organic cages. These cages have demonstrated applications in the capture and separation of gases, the removal of harmful contaminants from the air, and in porous liquids – a new counter-intuitive material comprising a liquid with holes! Dr. Becky Greenaway - Dept. of Chemistry, University of Liverpool
Primary 1140-1240
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W120 TAPS Practical and Focused Assessment The Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project has developed focused-assessment activities, with assessment indicators for Working Scientifically, to support teacher judgement. This session will explore how TAPS focused-assessment tasks can be used in the classroom and how various skills can be assessed in a meaningful and manageable way. Alison Trew - Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) & Sarah Earle - Bath Spa University pstt.org.uk/resources/curriculum-materials/assessment @PriSciEarle
Curriculum & Assessment 1140-1240
Creative Technology 1140-1240
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S27 Think-Universe!
Practical Science
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Learn how to connect and use your Bluetooth Datalogger with ipads, Androids, PCs. A hands-on session to explore collecting and sharing data. Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest Barry.Hawkins@data-harvest.co.uk @dataharvestnews
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Join a revolutionary, challenging and exciting project on science education (KS2-KS3). Think Universe! is a short but essential foundation course where all sciences link together to reveal the nature of the world and the origins of everything, from the smallest particles to the fragility of the environment and humanity. Dr. Francisco Diego FRAS & Shirin Sheikh-Bahai - Astrophysics Group, University College London, Jessika Rbello & Anam Mohsin-Shaikh - Harris Coleraine Park Primary www.ucl.ac.uk/think-universe
Teaching & Learning 1140-1240
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T152 Squelch! Bang! Ooh! The transformative potential of children’s non-fiction REPEATED A look at how lyrical nonfiction texts for children can be used to capture the imagination of young learners in Year 4-6 Science classrooms. Zahra Amlani - Knightsbridge Prep School zahranazmin@rocketmail.com
Teaching & Learning 1140-1240
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W119 Questions: The heart of science REPEATED Encouraging the children to be the ones to ask (and then answer!) questions is a daunting task, especially if science is not your best subject. But these questions and the subsequent investigations are vital to improving children’s scientific thinking, moving them away from a world of being told about the world around them to one where they work it out for themselves using sound reasoning and logic. Matt Stanford - Primary Practicals www.primarypracticals.co.uk @MBK_Matt
T142 Adaptable Animals
Teaching & Learning
Teaching about animals is challenging, with lots of information and few practical investigations. This workshop tackles the issue of how to give children
1140-1240
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W121 The Stories We Tell
1140-1240
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W118 Engineering in Primary: The principles This session will explore the trialled and evaluated approaches to primary engineering, as identified by ‘Tinker Tailor Robot Pi’ and subsequent legacy projects. Participants will discuss and debate the concept of ‘Tinkering’ as a form of primary engineering and interrogate the identified ‘Engineering Education Principles.’ Be prepared to ‘tinker’! Donna Johnson & Dr. Jon Chippindall - SEERIH, The University of Manchester fascinate@manchester.ac.uk @UoMSEERIH
Teaching & Learning 1140-1240
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W122 Getting the Best from Explorify REPEAT Explorify’s simple but high-quality and visual activities spark curiosity, and support scientific thinking in primary pupils. Find out how to get the most from Explorify, a free resource of low or no preparation, science activities for primary science. In this workshop, try out some of the activities and strategies. Louise Stubberfield - Wellcome Trust www.explorify.wellcome.ac.uk @WTEducation
Teaching & Learning
11-19 1200-1300
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W123 Remember the Egg Race REPEATED There have been many science/technology competitions, but the best remembered title is The Great Egg Race. Ideas will be offered, which can be adapted to suit all levels of education, to illustrate how short competitions involving simple materials can be used to promote practical and thinking skills (and be good fun). Try some items for yourself. Geoff Auty - ASE School Science Review gnv.auty@gmail.com
Practical Science 1200-1300
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D15 Biology Practicals that Work REPEATED Looking to try out reliable practicals that demonstrate the core principles of biology? We’ve got a lab full of ideas, with engaging and affordable practicals covering a range of key curriculum topics. Troubleshoot an old favourite or find something new, stay for ten minutes or two hours: inspiration is guaranteed!
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Dan Jenkins & Alex Jenkin - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) saps@hermes.cam.ac.uk @SAPS_News
Practical Science 1200-1300
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T145 Tuition with a Conscience: Levelling the field with tech Private tuition is elitist, unfair and ripe for disruption - data-driven software and technology can support teaching and improve student performance, levelling the playing field. Not only is Tassomai more affordable, but, unlike with tutors, students do not become dependent; instead they become self-sufficient. Murray Morrison - Tassomai - The Learning Programme tassomai.com @tassomai @murraldmorrison
Creative Technology 1200-1300
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T144 Chemistry for All It is recognised that pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are under-represented in Higher Education and in graduate careers, particularly in the sciences. We will present an account of a longitudinal Chemistry Outreach programme in secondary schools, supported by the RSC, that has been developed specifically for this demographic of learner. Dr. Andrea Mallaburn, Linda Seton & Menna Goodwin Liverpool John Moores University
Teaching & Learning 1230-1330
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This keynote will offer CPD solutions that ‘every’ school and college can implement with the minimum of fuss and cost. Ross McGill (@TeacherToolkit) will offer a range of ideas and strategies to adopt and apply to your organisation: CPD into the timetable; Schoolbased TeachMeets (edcamp and TeachMeet style); Shadow CPD programmes; Online forums e.g. SLTchat; Internal blogging platform for sharing ideas e.g. Wordpress, Google Classroom. Ross McGill - Teacher Toolkit @TeacherToolkit
In this informal session, teachers have a short slot to share a top tip or inspiring resource from their classroom. Everyone is welcome to come along and present or just pick up some excellent ideas. Doing a 2-minute slot at TeachMeet is an excellent way of getting into the excellent network of sharing your ideas. If you want to present an idea, please email Nicola Beverley nicbev@live.co.uk so we can book you in. To celebrate the work of primary teachers, The Wellcome Trust is providing a buffet lunch. ASE Primary Committee www.ase.org.uk @TheASE
Professional Learning Journey
Teaching & Learning 1230-1330
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S29 ASE AGM Join the ASE team to review the past year and discuss strategies for 2018. Shaun Reason - ASE www.ase.org.uk @TheASE 1230-1320
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T146 Frontier Science: Monohedral disk dissection (pizza cutting) A tiling of a shape is a way of splitting the shape into smaller shapes. If the smaller shapes are all the same, the tiling is called monohedral. We will present new monohedral tilings of the disk. This talk is suitable for a general audience. Dr. Joel Haddley - Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, University of Liverpool
1230-1400
This session will demonstrate resources developed at the University of Liverpool to teach robotics programming using Python to children in KS3. It includes using a simulator (which is freely available) and Raspberry Pi robot kits. Louise Dennis - University of Liverpool L.A.Dennis@liverpool.ac.uk @louiseadennis
T126 Chemistry A-level: Reflections on teaching and assessment REPEATED
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This session reviews the first assessment of A-level Chemistry, considering data from the exam and is accompanied by a teacher’s experience and hints. Andy Brunning - OCR @ocr_science
Curriculum & Assessment
11-19 1330-1500
Learn how your pupils can carry out engaging and challenging experiments in near space by planning and implementing a High Altitude Balloon (HAB) launch. The HAB provides an exciting opportunity to develop a range of STEAM skills, as well as a chance for pupils to apply important physics concepts such as forces, temperature and gas pressure. Bob Pritchard & Alan Thompson - hi-impact consultancy bobpritchard@hi-impact.co.uk www.hi-impact.co.uk @hiimpactbob
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How can you use space science to teach a variety of scientific concepts. From KS2 to KS4, Space can ignite the passion for science in your learners. Resources and lesson ideas to teach topics including heat transfer, pressure, osmosis, balancing equations and many more. Plus exciting demonstrations and experiments that students of all ages can enjoy. Caroline Molyneux - Sharples School 1400-1500
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The session briefly critiques some action research using examples from trainee teachers that informed learning and teaching in their science lessons. Rick Tynan - Liverpool John Moores University
Research 1400-1500
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S31 Intriguing & Inspiring Demonstrations ASE favourite, Neil Monteiro, returns with some accessible but inspiring practical ideas. Neil Monteiro www.neilmonteiro.com
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T143 HAB: Experiments in near Space
1400-1500
T149 Action Research and Science LTA
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W124 Programming Robots in Python
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S28 5 CPD Solutions in Challenging Times
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W125 Using Action Research Posters for Professional Development Completed posters can form the base for much valuable learning, for students and for teachers. We will use a collection of posters from the PALAVA teacher researcher group to promote thinking about issues such as diagrams for learning, Professional Development; creative Question-generating. The posters and details of how they could be used will be available electronically afterwards. John Oversby - Science Education Futures oversby61@gmail.com
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T148 Frontier Science: Oceanography - from microbes to global climate Photosynthesis is vital to Earth’s climate, extracting CO2 from the atmosphere as plants grow, and producing oxygen. Of the total amount of photosynthesis on our planet, half of it occurs in plants that grow in the ocean – but what are these plants, and what challenges do they have to overcome compared to their terrestrial counterparts? Prof. Jon Sharples - Dept. of Earth, Ocean & Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool
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QUEST FOR SPEED Our team of professionals have an understanding of today’s modern requirements, both teaching and ergonomics of practical science. Come and join us on our stand and meet the team to discuss all your requirements and more:
Come and join Henning from Frederiksen, one of Timstar’s partners, for an enjoyable journey investigating the speed of gliders on an air track. Also demonstrated will be the speed of sound and light – come along and pick up your free Frederiksen laboratory manuals on the ‘Quest for Speed’ workshop plus much more! Target audience: Key Stages 3 -5 Dates: 4th & 5th January 2018 Speaker: Henning Schou, Science Product Developer, MSc. Length of workshop: 1hr
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Timstar are offering a fun and exciting hands-on practical session using PCR and Gel electrophoresis techniques to obtain a DNA fingerprint. This demonstrates how easy this can be done within the science practical lesson. Results are guaranteed every time with Edvotek equipment and kits.
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T150 Stretch Your A-level Chemists Through unpicking the Ofsted criteria for teaching the most able, this interactive workshop will share a range of resources and see how these can be embedded directly into your current teaching schemes as well as discussing how to support highlevel independent learning, extension and progress. Dr. Penny Robotham - Royal Society of Chemistry p.robotham@natmatsci.ac.uk @rsc
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T127 Preparing for GCSE Assessments in a Linear Qualification REPEATED How best to prepare for linear assessments? A session based on the OCR “Modular to Linear” resource, with ideas and strategies for teachers and learners. Ann Wolstenholme & Sarah Milne - OCR @ocr_science
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T151 Using High-Stakes Tests to Aid Progress REPEATED This session aims to help teachers think how to use tests in a formative way that can quickly and easily allow students to identify interventions and make progress. It will also introduce how OUP are developing resources to support these strategies to make them even quicker to incorporate into lessons. Dr. Andy Chandler-Grevatt CSciTeach - University of Sussex & OUP www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science @OxfordEdScience 1400-1530
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resources that have been developed for teachers, and outline findings from the project. Jon James, Viv Kuh & Ellie Cripps - University of Bristol
Professional Learning Journey 1430-1530
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T154 A Comparison of Science Teacher and Headteacher Perceptions of Scientific Literacy In Wales, the PISA scientific literacy tests are significantly lower than the rest of the UK. The session will explore the disparity between the views of Headteachers and Science teachers within Wales, based on a country-wide research project and the most recent PISA analysis. Gemma Dale - Bangor University
Research
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Focusing on the youngest scientists in our schools, this practical session will look at eight key principles for early years science, focusing on real science. SNAP Foundation is a 24-activity resource from Collins with a key focus on practical science with younger learners. Discover the principles behind the resource and try some out first hand. Bryony Turford - Collins Education collins.co.uk/page/Snap+Science @CollinsPrimary
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Discover how by using STEM professionals, pupils carried out scientific research in the mainstream primary curriculum; raising science capital and showing how many careers need scientific skills Terry Kirk - funNY science fun.science.ny@gmail.com @funNY_science
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The SunSpaceArt project brings together scientists and visual artists. The project team, led by Dr. Helen Mason, incudes five artists (Sarah Bridgland, Geraldine Cox, Clare Dudeney, Christabel Forbes and Helen Schell) and is in partnership with the Ideas Foundation (Heather MacRae). The resources link closely to the KS2 curriculum. Through these creative STEAM activities, pupils have produced impressive, original, imaginative and beautiful art that communicates a deeper understanding of the Sun, the solar system and ‘Our Place in the Universe.’ Dr. Helen Mason - University of Cambridge hm11@damtp.cam.ac.uk sunspaceart.org www.suntrek.org @helen_hm11
How do teachers learn to ask good questions in science? This session reports on a innovative action research project undertaken with a group of undergraduate student teachers, in which they utilised published research and their own empirical evidence to evaluate the quality of their questioning and to analyse the impact on children’s learning. Colin Forster & Jude Penny - University of Gloucestershire cforster@glos.ac.uk
PERFORM is an ambitious and innovative EU funded project involving collaboration between schools, universities, and science communication organisations to develop performance-based science activities that will foster students’ engagement with science. This workshop will present some of the
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Develop simple techniques to teach evidence-based medicine. See practical demonstrations of choosing the right study, detecting bias and assessing health outcomes. Take away practical tools for using research evidence to make better health choices and learn how to debunk common healthcare claims in the news. Prof. Carl Heneghan, Ruth Davies & Dr. Sarah Pannell - Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, University of Oxford www.cebm.net
W126 The PERFORM Project in Action
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whole-school approach to carrying out, monitoring and providing evidence of teacher assessments in primary science lessons. Nicky Waller - Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC), University of York www.ciec.org.uk @ciecyork
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W141 Using Dry Ice for Science Demonstrations REPEATED How to use dry ice to illustrate elements of the national curriculum from primary to secondary teaching. Items include: floating bubbles, combustion, explosions (small ones!), Rockets, Comets, making fruit fizzy and more. Dr. Mike Ashe - Chillistick www.chillistick.com
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W131 Putting the D in STEM Scientific enquiries and the application of scientific knowledge are important elements in the design phase of many D&T projects. Find out how to make meaningful links which meet the curriculum requirements of both subjects. Liz Lawrence - LB Barking and Dagenham liz.lawrence@lbbd.gov.uk
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Making accurate judgements about attainment in science at the end of Key Stage 1 & 2 should involve all members of staff at every stage of children’s learning. This practical session will offer ideas and simple support materials from CIEC to facilitate a
In this session, we will explore how chapters from a new children’s fictional book ‘DNA Detectives: To Catch a Thief’ by Dr. Amanda Hartley can be coupled with hands-on activities to teach 7-12 years olds about DNA and forensics. We will then showcase a series of
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T153 DNA Detectives in the Classroom
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free DNA and forensic themed resources and highlight where they link to key themes in the book. Amanda Hartley - Wellcome Genome Campus / The Little Storytelling Company engage@wellcomegenomecampus.org TLSTC@outlook.com @wgcengage
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W129 How Can Science Enhance Learning of Mathematics and English? Using novel and engaging practical science activities to enhance English learning and develop understanding of some key mathematical concepts with opportunities to assess mathematics mastery. Dr. Andy Markwick & April Goode - Evolution Educational Consultancy andy.markwick@yahoo.co.uk www.stemconsultancy.co.uk
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W156 DNA fingerprinting using PCR and Gel Electrophoresis REPEATED Timstar are offering a fun and exciting hands-on practical session using PCR and Gel electrophoresis techniques to obtain a DNA fingerprint. This demonstrates how easily this can be done within the science practical lesson. Results are guaranteed every time with Edvotek equipment and kits. Lucienne McCallum - Timstar www.timstar.co.uk
Teaching & Learning 1535-1635
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W133 iPads, Bluetooth, Datalogging REPEATED Learn how to connect and use your Bluetooth Datalogger with ipads, Androids, PCs. A hands-on session to explore collecting and sharing data. Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest Barry.Hawkins@data-harvest.co.uk @dataharvestnews
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W111 Do You Celebrate Local Science & Engineering Heroes? The session will focus on the life of James Joule who was born exactly 200 years ago in 1818. He seldom gets his due profile even in his home territory of Greater Manchester. We hope others will share what they do to showcase their local hero. Dr. David Ward - Greater Manchester STEM Centre
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T131 Effective Teacher Assessment REPEATED An update on the latest PLAN resources that have been produced since the last conference and an insight into future developments. Naomi Hiscock - Primary Science Education Consultancy naomi@primary-science.co.uk @NaomiHiscock
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Following on from research as part of my MA in Science Education, this session will discuss the concept of ‘scientific literacy’ and how, as teachers and leaders of primary science, we can ensure that children are truly aware of their role in the world around them and its impact on national economies. David Church & Claire Seeley - ASE Primary Committee @MrChurchTweets www.ase.org.uk
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Our whole-school primary project changed children’s perceptions of scientists. Find out how we did it and how you can do it too. Joe Shimwell - NUSTEM Northumbria University joe.shimwell@northumbria.ac.uk @llewmihs
Research 1535-1635
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W157 Forest School & Science Find out more about Forest School and the rationale behind it. Consider how Forest School can support the teaching of primary science through curriculumlinked activities. Helen Spring helenrspring@gmail.com
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T157 Developing Scientific Skills Through the Key Stages A year 3 to 8 curriculum: Resources to support primary school teachers in delivering the national curriculum in science. Showing the progression in skills from KS2 to KS3. Resources to support KS3 science teachers in building science skills linking to the new specification GCSE skills requirements. Academies Enterprise Trust eswift@academiesenterprisetrust.org @AETscience
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T156 Designing Tools for Action Research in Primary Schools An interactive session working with primary teachers and leaders on how to develop pupil- and teacherfocused assessment tools to support action research or impact evaluation of a school-based project related to STEM subjects and careers learning. Ben Dunn & Irina Kudenko - STEM Learning www.stem.org.uk @STEMLearning
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The whole Conference is full of spontaneous meeting, discussing, sharing and engaging; we also have some planned social events.
International Dinner WEDNESDAY 3 JANUARY Hosted at the historic Bluecoat Chambers in the heart of Liverpool, this dinner is the perfect setting to make connections with educators from the UK and beyond. Book online ase2018.eventbrite.co.uk or at the ASE Registration Desk. £35 per ticket. 6.30pm.
The ASE Members’ Reception THURSDAY 4 JANUARY Everyone is welcome to come to this free reception held at the café in the Exhibition Marquee. If you are new to the Annual Conference, this is the perfect chance to meet our team and make new friends. Just drop in between 5pm and 6.30pm.
The Wellcome Trust Teachers’ Lunch FRIDAY 5 JANUARY All practising teachers, teacher trainers and technicians are invited to a free lunch event hosted by the Wellcome Trust. Once you have registered as a delegate for the Conference, you can book a place at the lunch: teacherslunch2018.eventbrite.co.uk. There are two sittings to choose from: 1200-1300 and 1300-1400.
Association Social FRIDAY 6 JANUARY Held at the Adelphi Britannia hotel, this informal buffet is the time to dine out with friends old and new. Neil Monteiro will be touring the tables to challenge your perception of scientific reasoning and experimentation and Sophie Ward will provide scientific songs and comedy. Book online ase2018.eventbrite.co.uk or at the ASE Registration Desk - £29 per ticket. Welcome drink from 7pm.
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Alphabetical listings of organisations and their stand location 3B Scientific A28 ABPI BS9 AQA B1 ASE Booksales D2 ASE Exhibition office A9 ASE Hub and Registration D1 Better Equipped Educational Supplies A25 Biograd AS26 Biozone A3 Boardworks B15 British Neuroscience Association AS13 British Physics Olympiad CS31 Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) C17 Chester Zoo B16 Chilled Food Association C10 Chillistick A6 CLEAPSS B4 Collins C19 Compassion In World Farming A1 Data Harvest AS10 Digital Explorer CS30 Discovery Education C13 Earth Science Teachers’ Association A22 Earthwatch D29 e-bug Public Health England D40 Education Harbour A2 EzyEducation B28 Field Studies Council B29 Global Learning Programme D26 Gratnells AS11 Hachette Children’s Group CS9 Hays Education CS2 Herts for Learning C29
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Patron: HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, PC, KT, GMBE, FRS President: Prof. Danielle George MBE, Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Manchester
Prof. Danielle George MBE Linda Needham PRESIDENT CHAIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Shaun Reason. E-mail: shaunreason@ase.org.uk ASE OFFICERS Chair Mrs Linda Needham. E-mail: Linda@vicia.co.uk Chair-Elect Dr Mary Whitehouse. E-mail: mary.whitehouse@york.ac.uk Immediate Past-Chair Mrs Chris Colclough. E-mail: cpcsms@dial.pipex.com Hon. Treasurer Mr Roger McCune. E-mail: rmccune@ccea.org.uk Quality and Audit Committee Chair Mr Graham Kingsley. E-mail: gtkingsley@cantab.net
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Needham, Chair of Trustee Body. E-mail: richard@vicia.co.uk Gray, E-mail ggray@ccea.org.uk ■ Ali Redmore. E-mail: aliredmore13@sky.com ■ Pete Robinson. E-mail: support@peterobinson.org.uk ■ Maggie Hannon. E-mail: mmahannon@aol.com ■ Margaret Fleming. E-mail: Margaret.fleming@ntlworld.com ■ Helen Roberts. E-mail: helentheroberts@gmail.com ■ Roger McCune. E-mail: rmccune@ccea.org.uk ■ Mary Whitehouse. E-mail: mary.whitehouse@york.ac.uk ■ Chris Colclough. E.mail: cpcsms@dial.pipex.com ■ Gavin
EDUCATION GROUP Chris Colclough, Chair of Education Group. E-mail: cpcsms@dial.pipex.com Linda Needham. E-mail: linda@vicia.co.uk Lindy Heath. E-mail: dr.heath@watfordgirls.herts.sch.uk Kevin Blogg. E-mail: bbkblogg@gmail.com Margaret Fleming. E-mail: margaret.fleming@ntlworld.com Sally Spicer. E-mail: sallylspicer2@yahoo.co.uk Anthony Hardwicke. E-mail: ahardwicke@bradfieldcollege.org.uk Gavin Gray. E-mail: gavinbgray@googlemail.com Michelle McGaughey. E-mail: michellemcgaughey@hotmail.com Janice Griffiths. E-mail: J.B.Griffiths@soton.ac.uk Pete Robinson. E-mail: support@peterobinson.org.uk Helen Gourlay. E-mail: h.gourlay@uea.ac.uk Jan O’Connell. E-mail: joconnell@abbotsfield.org Alaric Thompson. E-mail: alaricthompson1@gmail.com Leigh Hoath. E-mail: primaryscience@outlook.com Susie Burr. E-mail: susanburr952@btinternet.com Frances Evans. E-mail: francesevans@ase.org.uk Greg Seal. E-mail: greg.seal@abbeywoodsschool.com Mary Whitehouse. E-mail: mary.whitehouse@york.ac.uk
COMMITTEE CHAIRS Science Education 11-19 Committee Ms Helen Harden. E-mail: helen@helenharden.co.uk Primary Science Education Committee Ms Naomi Hiscock. E-mail: naomi@primary-science.co.uk International Group Mrs Mary Whitehouse. E-mail: mary.whitehouse@york.ac.uk Science Laboratory Technicians Committee Ms Ann Bullen. E-mail: ahb@godalming.ac.uk Publications Specialist Group Mr Alaric Thompson E-mail: alaricthompson1@gmail.com ASE Health and Safety Specialist Group Mr Ralph Whitcher. E-mail: rwhitcher@btinternet.com Research in Science Education Specialist Group Dr Christine Harrison (Interim Chair). E-mail: christine.harrison@kcl.ac.uk Quality and Audit Committee Mr Graham Kingsley. E-mail: gtkingsley@cantab.net ASE Futures Group Ms Liz Lawrence. E-mail: lizlawrence10@btinternet.com Annual Conference (Hon. Sec.) Dr Susan Burr. E-mail: susanburr952@btinternet.com
REGION SECRETARIES 1 North East For all enquiries, please contact Frances Evans, Field Officer. E-mail: francesevans@ase.org.uk 2 Cymru/Wales Ms Sarah Stretton. E-mail: sarahfordstretton@gmail.com 3 North West Ms Parvia Maxwell. E-mail: parvia.maxwell@hotmail.co.uk 4 Yorkshire & the Humber Mr Richard Needham. E-mail: richard@vicia.co.uk 5 Anglia Mr Kevin Blogg. E-mail: kevin.blogg@norfolk.gov.uk 6 London Ms Sheila Curtis. E-mail: s.curtis@ioe.ac.uk 7 West Midlands Mr George Hurst. E-mail: george.hurst@blueyonder.co.uk 8 Scotland Mr Tim Browett. E-mail: aphysicsteacher1@gmail.com 9 Southern Counties Ms Lynne Rawlings. E-mail: lrawlings@staldhelmsacademy.org 10 Berkshire and Oxfordshire Mr. Anthony Hardwicke. E-mail: ahardwicke@bradfieldcollege.org.uk 11 Northern Ireland Ms Annmarie Doherty. E-mail: annmariedoherty5@gmail.com 12 Home Counties Dr David Paterson. E-mail: davidjamespaterson@yahoo.co.uk 13 West of England Ms Anne Sell. E-mail: asell@talk21.com 14 South West of England For all enquiries, please contact Frances Evans, Field Officer. E-mail: francesevans@ase.org.uk 16 North and East Midlands Mr Robert Butler. E-mail: rob@fiendishlyclever.com 17 South East Ms Hellen Ward. E-mail: h.c.ward@canterbury.ac.uk 18 North East London and Essex Ms Liz Lawrence. E-mail: lizlawrence10@btinternet.com 19 Surrey and Sussex Ms Colleen Wells. E-mail: cwells7@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk
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FIELD OFFICERS Mrs Frances Evans – HQ-based Field Officer Co-ordinator and covering all regions in the South. E-mail: francesevans@ase.org.uk Mr Pat Dower – covering Northern England. E-mail: patdower@ase.org.uk Mrs Frances Evans – covering Scotland. E-mail: francesevans@ase.org.uk Dr Gaynor Sharp and Ms Tanya Dempster – covering Midlands (job share). E-mails: gaynorsharp@ase.org.uk and tanyadempster@ase.org.uk Mrs Cerian Angharad – covering Cymru/Wales. E-mail: cerianangharad@ase.org.uk Ms Michelle Ryan – covering Northern Ireland. E-mail: michelleryan@ase.org.uk
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ASE Futures’ Summer Conference Save the date
5 & 6 July 2018 University of Hertfordshire The specialist conference for all those involved in providing high-quality professional learning in science education for current and future teachers at all levels of education. Conference themes: t Science capital t Professional Learning Journey t Curriculum t Policy. All sessions will be tailored to the specific needs of ASE members who have responsibility for the professional development of others.
Confirmed speakers include: t Matthew Newberry HMI, Ofsted Lead for Science t Prof. Louise Archer, UCL – Science Capital t Samantha Twiselton, Sheffield Hallam – The learning journey of the teacher t Dr. Andy Chandler-Grevatt CSciTeach, University of Sussex t Ali Eley, PSTT t Jane Turner, PSQM.
What is ASE Futures? Members of this group are usually involved in teachers’ professional learning and members can range from university tutors, education consultants, teaching schools, local authority staff, heads of science and leaders responsible for CPD. If you are involved in the professional development of teachers at any stage in their career, this membership group is your natural home within ASE.
From local events to national policy, ASE works with you to develop your skills, your career and your professional recognition. Some of our membership benefits include:
Booking opens March 2018 Email conferences@ ase.org.uk to be kept updated. ASE Futures’ Summer Conference is open to everyone. There will be significant reduction in registration fees for members.
Professional Recognition ASE can award its members formal recognition of their skills and expertise as teachers and technicians. Building from Registered Scientist (RSci) to Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach) provides a highly regarded pathway for science teachers committed to their subject knowledge and profession.
Join now www.ase.org.uk/ membership
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Journals The ASE’s journals offer insights into science education. With articles from expert teachers and technicians, each publication has classroom tips, policy updates, suggested resources and shared effective practice.
ASE has a strong community that organise local TeachMeets where people can share their favourite classroom ideas and Conferences that offer a select programme of CPD sessions. Our flagship event is the ASE Annual Conference which brings together educators from across the UK and further afield to share best practice. Follow us @theASE and tweet us using hashtag #ASEchat
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