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Wednesday 6 to Saturday 9 January 2016 at the University of Birmingham
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The Association for Science Education Annual Conference 2016
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Wednesday 6 January – Saturday 9 January at The University of Birmingham, B15 2TT
Join the ASE to continue your professional learning journey. Our Annual Conference is an exciting showcase of the passion across the science education community for sharing and developing ideas, skills and enthusiasm. Everyone is welcome to attend the conference, and with over 400 sessions, there is genuinely something for everyone. As the
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UK's largest subject association, the ASE works with all teachers and technicians, both members and non-members, to provide resources, networks and support at every level. Discover how the ASE can enhance your professionalism by joining us at our Annual Conference. Across four days, we bring together the ideas and the people that inspire excellence in science teaching and learning.
Speakers include: Steve Jones, Danielle George, Lord Baker, Justin Dillon, Alice Roberts, as well as teachers from all sectors and settings. www.ase.org.uk/annual-conference
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Invited Speakers
Use the online personal programme planner at www.ase.org.uk to make the most of your time at the Annual Conference.
A small selection of the many inspiring individuals giving conference keynotes Angela Macfarlane: The College of Teaching
As one of the leading figures in Claim Your College, Prof Angela McFarlane has said: "Teaching is a stark example of a major profession that has, to date, had no equivalent to the chartered organisations that support and promote high standards and career development in medicine, law and engineering." Her session at the conference will offer a chance to gain an insight and into the plans for the new College of Teaching. 11am on Thursday
Steve Jones: Is Man Just Another Animal? Evolution and Us
Evolution is increasingly prominent within the new curriculum, so ASE has invited one of the world's leading researchers and authors on genetics and evolution, Steve Jones, Emeritus Professor of Human Genetics at University College London. His many books include "Genetics for Beginners", "Almost like a Whale: The Origin of Species Updated", and "Y: the Descent of Men". 1pm on Saturday
Alice Roberts
Alice Roberts is an energetic supporter of science engagement and education. In addition to her extensive media work, she is Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham and took on the role of the ASE President during 2014. 3pm on Saturday
Earth Theme Keynote: Prof Iain Stewart
Iain Stewart, Professor of Geosciences Communication, and a regular television presenter, will join the Earth Sciences Education Unit (ESEU) to talk about bringing Earth science to life for a wide audience. 4pm on Thursday
ASE Presidential Address: Danielle George Filling the Skills Gap: Lord Baker
We are delighted that Prof Danielle George is taking on the role of the ASE President for 2016. Danielle is Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and a Professor in the Microwave and Communications Systems research group at the University of Manchester. Š Paul Wilkinson 2pm on Friday
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As part of a focus on STEM skills, the ASE has invited Lord Baker to offer his experiences from spearheading the initiative for University Technical Colleges – 30 are already open with 26 opening between 2015-2016. Lord Baker is also Chairman of Edge Foundation, an educational charity championing technical, practical and vocational learning, and supporting the newly launched Career Colleges. Lord Baker will be joined by Alex Reynolds - Vice Principal, University Technical College Sheffield. 2pm on Thursday
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Talking Science Debate: How Do We Raise the Professional Status of Teachers?
Claire Fox, Director of Institute of Ideas, chairs a debate on ‘How do we raise the professional status of teachers?’ Join hosts the National Science Learning Network, the Royal Society and the Wellcome Trust, for a debate and wine. 4pm on Thursday
Dr Lucie Green Mission Principia will have launched, so the ASE is hosting a series of Space-linked talks and is delighted to welcome Dr. Lucie Green. As well as being a Royal Society University Research Fellow based at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL’s Department of Space and Climate Physics, Lucie has recently become Chief Stargazer at the Society for Popular Astronomy. 10am on Friday
Alessio Bernardelli: Pedagogy Vs Technology Alessio Bernardelli, Founding Director of CollaboratEd, has inspired many teachers at ASE conferences with his fleet use of technology to enhance science learning. In this keynote Alessio will explore important issues around the use of technology in science and offer practical examples that enhance pedagogy, rather than being for technology’s sake. 3pm on Thursday
Prof Sir John Holman : Practical work: Why do we do it? As the keynote for International Day, John Holman will describe some of the findings from an international comparative study carried out for the Gatsby Foundation to find out more about how successful countries approach the practical, hands-on element of science education. John has taught learners of chemistry and science at all levels from 11 year olds to undergraduates. He has created curricula in the UK and overseas and was the founding director of the Salters Advanced Chemistry programme. 1.45pm on Wednesday
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Think Universe! All is One
From the tiniest building blocks to the large clusters of galaxies, from molecules to life, Think Universe! All is One presents the essence of the natural panoramas that modern science is discovering. Dr Francisco Diego is Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Physics and Astronomy University College London, vice president of the UK Association for Astronomy Education and a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. 12.30pm on Saturday
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Conference Themes Pathways through the programme With over 400 sessions to pick from, the ASE Annual Conference has something for everyone. To help you find the ideas and resources that are perfect for you, we have created a few themes that highlight streams through the programme:
For 2016, we have created new themes that respond to opportunities and issues within current science teaching and learning:
New Curricula - focusing on resources,
Frontier Science - these sessions bring
strategies and activities for the new primary/ secondary National Curriculum
together leading scientists from universities across the UK, including many from the Conference host, The University of Birmingham. The programme offers an exciting range of cutting-edge research giving you the chance to enhance your subject knowledge and refresh your passion for science. The areas covered by the Frontier Science lectures include:
2015, this offers an invaluable opportunity to engage and inspire students with science. To help you make the most of this unique event, the ASE has collated a wide range of sessions with ideas, resources and activities that bring Space into schools. The sessions include: a keynote from Jeremy Curtis, Head of Education and Skills at the UK Space Agency, with an overview of the education activities being created around Mission Principia; a hands-on session from the European Space Agency with 'Bring ExoMars to your classroom with Lego'; a physical approach to Space travel with 'Space to Earth Challenge' which uses Tim Peake's fitness programme as a starting point for teaching physics, maths, technology and biology.
Practical Science - a hands-on approach to science in the classroom
Assessment - research, processes and resources for student assessment
Research into Practice - projects that have been developed to research and tackle challenges in science teaching and learning Policy into Practice - translating ideas into classroom practice from careers to inclusion Creative Technology - ideas and resources for utilising new technology in the science classroom
• Treating and tackling disease. • From the very big to the very small (and everything in between!): From Particle Physics to Cosmology. • Engineering the micro-world: Quantum Technologies. • Human interactions and our natural environment • Understanding and enhancing sporting prowess.
Space - Tim Peake launches on Mission Principia in November
Your Professional Learning Journey A clear professional pathway for science teachers supports high-quality teaching and good outcomes for young people. Such a pathway places responsibility for progression with teachers by enabling them to benchmark their skills and expertise, identify what they need to progress, and to select appropriate professional development to take them forward in their professional journey. There is an expectation that schools will support teachers in their journeys and enable them to access appropriate professional development. Take the opportunity to make the most of your time at ASE’s Annual Conference and progress on your own Professional Learning Journey. While the whole conference programme is underpinned with the aim of helping you develop in your profession, there are specific sessions that focus on the formal support and recognition that is available as you progress on your own Professional Learning Journey. Join the ASE, National Science Learning Network, Wellcome Trust and other organisations to find out more. Highlights include: • 'Professional learning journey' in which you can discover how science organisations are ready to support your professional learning journey as a science teacher at 11.30am on Friday. • The Wellcome Trust Reception at 5pm on Friday which is open to all teachers to come along for a drink, nibble and an update on the resources available.
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Also look out for sessions within special interests covering subjects and target age groups: Biology Education Research Group (BERG) - THURSDAY Returning for its third year, BERG brings together leading science education academics to present ideas to support primary and secondary biology teaching from the environment to evolution. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) / Global Issues To create this theme, ASE has linked with the key organisations involved in the Global/Sustainable learning school communities’ agenda to offer a series of sessions that explore this powerful topic. To quote from a recent ASE School Science Review issue: "(a ‘sustainable schools approach’) aims for learners to be able to think critically, analyse alternatives, negotiate decisions and feel empowered to take responsibility. This requires openness to any idea learners will come up with, including consideration of the basis and evidence to build on ideas and action. This is surely also at the heart of our core work as science educators." The themed sessions include: 13 year old Mya-Rose Craig talking about ' Educating Our Future Environmentalists'; the Eden Project exploring 'Darwin's Doodles: Primary Science in a Tropical Rainforest'; and Frankie McKeon from Leicester University using everyday objects to encourage students to consider implications of their manufacture. Cathryn Gathercole, Director of Tide ~ Global Learning will be giving the theme's keynote talk.
Biology in the Real World - FRIDAY This strand of practical workshops explores different aspects of the biology secondary curriculum in real-life contexts. Earth Science - WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY One of the Earth Theme highlights this year will be the all-singing, all-dancing ‘Amazing planet - action-packed classroom science’ presentation – which should be amazing, providing you don’t expect the presenters to sing and dance! "Best CPD so far", commented one of the audience at the last ASE Annual Conference. Join the Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU) and the Earth Science Teaching Alliance (ESTA) for this interactive presentation of lots of Earthlearningidea activities at 11.30am on Thursday. The Earth Science distinguished speaker for 2016 is Prof Iain Stewart, the well-known and charismatic TV presenter at 4pm on Thursday. On Friday, the Earth Science workshops are focused on the new curriculum.
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Conference Exhibition Europe’s largest science education exhibition Thursday 7 – Saturday 9 January Explore the latest resources, products and initiatives in science education – all in one marquee. Over 200 suppliers, CPD providers and science industries create interactive stands at the ASE Annual Conference so with one visit you can compare equipment, research resources and pick up some show bargains
Exhibition Opening Times: Thursday Friday Saturday
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Drop-in to this informal session in the Exhibition Marquee. Anyone can come and talk about a favourite idea from their teaching; it could be a website, a classroom activity, a resource or whatever you like. Or you can just come to hear what others have to share. Friday 8 January 1530-1700
Ensure you pay ASE Booksales a visit to see the selection of highly-recommended science education titles we have on offer. ASE Booksales can be found by the main entrance to the Marquee.
Seminar room There will be a full programme of practical sessions in the Marquee seminar room, giving you the chance to use resources on offer from the exhibitors and go away with a wealth of ideas to use in the classroom.
Free exhibition entry only We are once again offering free exhibition entry only. So if you only want to explore the exhibition, you can register for your free badge on arrival. Please note this special badge will not gain you access to any of the CPD sessions happening outside of the Exhibition Marquee.
The Practical Hub with AQA Visit the AQA stand in the Marquee but then head to the Arts Building where you will find this year's Practical Hub. AQA, working with CLEAPSS and ASE, are hosting a programme of sessions that focus on practical science. Join the Practical Hub launch at 10.30am on Thursday.
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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
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International Day Science Education without Frontiers Open to everyone, International Day explores science education in its global context. Whether you want to explore international projects and resources, collaborate with schools across continents or discover ideas that work in UK classrooms and beyond, this dedicated programme offers sessions of interest.
Wednesday 6 January
As the first day of the ASE Annual Conference, International Day provides a satisfyingly intimate event to share ideas and experience. The programme takes over a single building, creating a friendly environment. All participants and speakers come together for lunch, when there is also a small exhibition of resources. Everyone is welcome to join the International Dinner which is held immediately after the day programme at the University, just add it to your booking.
0930 Registration & coffee 1030 Welcome from Shaun Reason, Chief Executive, ASE 1050 Select from one of the four sessions: 1. Classroom Talk: The Nature of Teacher-Students Dialogue in Primary Science Classroom in Indonesia Munasprianto Ramli 2. English Isn’t My Students’ Mother Tongue Keith Ross - ASE / ATSE & Alison Gardenier 3. Science Inquiry Across Europe Chris Harrison, King's College London 4. An introduction to Scientix Elaine Manton, Scientix, European Commission 1150 Select from one of the four sessions: 1. From CASE to Let's Think Secondary Science Alan Edmiston 2. A Lifelong Impact in 1 Hour with PS (Repeated Saturday) Bert Nagle, Discovery Corner Netherlands/Ontdekhoek Nederland 3. Earth Theme: International Earth Science Elizabeth Devon, Chris King, Peter Kennett & Bernadette Callan Earthlearningidea 4. Making Science Real in Schools Adrian Fenton - British Science Association
1435 Select from one of the four sessions: 1. Practical Work in Science – where do you stand? Sir John Holman and international Science educators. Session supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation 2. African Keyhole Gardens (2hr session) Claire Plumb, Leicester Masaya Link Group 3. The Latest Developments in Microscale Chemistry (Repeated Friday) Bob Worley, CLEAPSS 4. An International Perspective Mark Langley & Tanya Shields - National Science Learning Network 1545 Select from one of the four sessions: 1. STEM Education for Global Justice John Oversby - IOSTE NW Europe Region 2. Science Teaching: What Works? Stuart Naylor - Millgate House Education 3. CASTME Talking Science project Dr Sue Dale Tunnicliffe CASTME and UCL IOE 4. Science Teaching Tribal Chief Lynne Symonds - Wulugu Project 1635 Plenary: Sustainable Development Goals Robin Alexander - CPRT
1245 Lunch & exhibition 1345 Keynote: Sir John Holman - Practical Work in Science. Why we do it, and what it looks like when it works well.
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Primary Programme at The ASE Annual Conference Two days packed with primary ideas and resources What's Out There?
Friday 8 & Saturday 9 January
Friday 8 January 0930-1030 S15 Brenda Keogh Lecture ASE and PSTT Deidre Doherty - Mill Strand Integrated Primary School, County Antrim Sarah Eames - Sandfield Close Primary School, Leicester Kirsten Mould - Mary Webb School & Science College, Shropshire Clarysyl Dellor - St Peter's Primary School, Staffordshire Ages 5-11
1100 - 1200 T99 Assessing Scientific Understanding Liz Lawrence Ages 5-11 1100 - 1200 W81 Assessing Primary Science Without a Test ? Debbie Eccles - Primarily Science Ages 5-11
An opportunity to attend inspirational workshops to discover more about the latest developments in Primary Science Education in the UK. Throughout the ASE Annual Conference, there is a wealth of ideas for all ages but if primary is your speciality, we have highlighted a selection of sessions to create a programme across Friday and Saturday that should be of particular interest to you.
1100 - 1200 W78 Having Fun Teaching Science Hellen Ward & Keith Remnant - Canterbury Christ Church University Ages 5-11 1100 - 1200 T100 “Curiouser and Curiouser” Debbie Myers & Maria McGrory - Canterbury Christ Church University Ages 5-11 1100 - 1200 T97 Children as Engineers: Learning Science Juliet Edmonds & Fay Lewis - University of the West of England Ages 7-11 1100 - 1200 W82 Teaching Evolution in Primary Schools Millgate House Education Ages 7-11 1215-1315 D07 Primary Pop-Up Plus a Primary TeachMeet ASE 1245-1345 T121 Making Space for Me The University of Manchester Dr Lynne Bianchi & Toby Tyler - The University of
Manchester Sarah Dakin Ages 5-11 1300-1400 W96 Primary Engineering: Design & Test a Fan Boat Caroline Alliston Technology for Fun Ages 7-11 1300-1400 W94 Explore Earth Science with Lottie Doll... Dr Anjana Khatwa Ford Jurassic Coast Team Early Years and up to 7 1330-1430 T117 Thinking, Doing, Talking Science Helen Wilson & Bridget Holligan - Oxford Brookes University Pam Hanley - Institute for Effective Education, University of York Ages 5-11 1330-1430 W100 Assessing Science: Using Guided Learning Strategies Nicola Beverley & Craig Early - Nicola Beverley Consultancy Ltd Ages 5-11
Alongside these sessions there is the Primary Welcome Room, sponsored by TTS, where you can drop in for sustenance, ideas and inspiration. Whether you are an experienced science subject leader or starting out as a primary teacher, the ASE Primary Programme has interesting, valuable and enjoyable sessions suited to you. There are further primary sessions happening beyond this highlighted programme so please explore the full listings in this Programme Preview.
1330-1430 W99 Look, Think, Imagine, Reflect KS2 Entrust and Keele North Staffordshire Primary SCITT Wendy Precious & Mary Darby - Entrust Ages 7-11 1330-1430 W101 The Foundations of Science Learning Collins Jane Turner - University of Hertfordshire Early Years and up to 7 1330-1530 W98 Particle World for Primary University of Birmingham Cristina Lazzeroni Ages 5-11 1445-1545 W109 Using Drama to Excite at KS2 Deb McGregor - Oxford Brookes University Primary Science Teaching Trust Ages 7-11 1445-1545 T128 Working Scientifically in Zoos & School Rachel Haydon & Stephanie Pace - ZSL London Zoo Ages 5-11
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1445-1545 W117 Linking Science and Literacy for Improved Student Outcomes Bill Badders, Past President NSTA - National Science Teachers Association Ages 5-11 1445-1545 T129 Assessing and Enabling Science Inquiry Dr. Natasha Serret & Prof Paul Black - King’s College, London Ages 5-11 1445-1545 W113 Crest Star Hands-on Investigation Adrian Fenton - British Science Association All 1445-1545 W115 Science and the Early Years Linda Atherton Early Years and up to 7 1500-1700 W120 Primary Palaeontology Rocks Dr Mike Leddra & Chris Colclough - STEMNET Ages 5-11
1600-1700 W118 Primary Science in Context Marc Neesam & Tom Holloway - Royal Society of Chemistry Ages 5-11 1600-1700 W125 Organised Chaos The University of Manchester Tina Whittaker, Greg Michael & Amy Egan Ages 5-11 1600-1700 W127 Using Drama to Innovate at KS1 Deb McGregor - Oxford Brookes University Primary Science Teaching Trust Ages 5-11 1600-1700 W126 Start With A Bang! Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum All 1600-1700 W123 The ESERO Tim Peake Primary Project Tom Lyons - National STEM Centre All
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1600-1700 T144 Developing Early Years Science Linda McGuigan & Terry Russell University of Liverpool Early Years and up to 7
Saturday 9 January 0930-1030 W141 Connecting Primary Maths & Science Alan Cross & Alison Borthwick - University of Manchester Ages 5-11 0930-1030 T146 From Wonder to Explanation of the Natural World Ian Milne - Primary Science Consultant, New Zealand Ages 5-11 0930-1030 W137 Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) Project The Latest Sarah Earle - Bath Spa University Ages 5-11 0930-1030 T147 Enlivening, Invigorating & Enhancing Science Lynne Bianchi - Primary Science Teaching Trust All 0930-1030 T172 Evolution and Inheritance at KS1 & 2 Terry Russell & Linda McGuigan University of Liverpool All
0930-1030 W136 Developing Budding Scientists Di Stead & Lois Kelly - Di Stead Science Early Years and up to 7 1100-1200 S21 Margaret Collis lecture: Jo Schofield & Fiona Danks ‘Going Wild’ CLEAPSS Primary Competition prizes will be awarded in this session All 1230-1330 W160 Tinker Tailor Robot Pi: Engineering in a Primary School Setting Dr Lynne Bianchi & Jason Linney - The University of Manchester Shane Nolan Ages 5-11 1230-1330 W159 Assessing Without Levels Linda Atherton Ages 5-11 1230-1330 T161 Look, Think, Imagine, Reflect KS1 Entrust and Keele North Staffordshire Primary SCITT Wendy Precious & Mary Darby - Entrust Ages 5-7
1230-1330 W157 Have They Got It? Assessing Conceptual Understanding Collins Jane Turner - University of Hertfordshire Early Years and up to 7 1230-1430 S24 Think Universe! All is One Dr Francisco Diego - University College London 1400-1500 W164 Think, Talk, Write Science Naomi Hiscock - Primary Science Education Consultancy Ages 5-11 1400-1500 W166 Powerful Learning Between Teachers and STEM Professionals The University of Manchester Dr Lynne Bianchi, Tina Whittaker & Jon Chippindall Ages 5-11 1400-1500 W165 Biographies Enhancing Science Lois Kelly & Di Stead - Kelly Consulting & Training Ltd Ages 5-11 1400-1500 W163 A Lifelong impact in 1 hour with PS Bert Nagel - Discovery Corner Netherlands/Ontdekhoek Nederland All
1400-1500 S25 Why You’ll Never Catch Smallpox ASE & The Wellcome Trust Marianne Cutler, Terhi Kylliainen & Felix Levinson All 1515-1615 W175 Science for Families Dr Carol Davenport & Joe Shimwell Think Physics, Northumbria University Ages 5-11 1515-1615 W173 Starting Out with Practical Work - Primary Mark Langley & Adam Little - National Science Learning Network All 1515-1615 W171 Experimenting With Storytelling Rachel Burnett & Sai Pathmanathan Biochemical Society All 1515-1615 W172 Working Scientifically with Real Scientists Gayle Pook - CIEC University of York Ages 7-11 1515-1615 W174 Primary Science and Dataloggers Lee Grahame & Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest Early Years up to 7
1230-1330 W158 Chemistry in the Primary School Dr Susan Burr - Independent Ages 7-11
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Tips for all visitors
Just come along! The ASE Annual Conference is for everyone with a passion for science education, both our members and non-members. You can come for the full four-day programme or select a single day. If you just want to get a sense of the event, you can come to the Exhibition which is completely free. To book for any part of the conference, use the form on page 20 or go to www.ase.org.uk.
Plan your programme This Programme Preview offers an overview of the sessions at the Annual Conference; some times and sessions will change in advance of January. To explore the full, updated programme visit www.ase.org.uk where you will also find a personal programme planner – an online tool that lets you select the sessions you want and makes sure you avoid clashes. Once you have built your own programme you can print out your conference diary.
Be sociable A vital part of attending the ASE Annual Conference is chatting to other science educators, to share experiences, ideas and challenges. Whether you want to meet old friends or make new connections, you can come along to one of the social evenings:
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The Wellcome Trust Reception FRIDAY 8 JANUARY All teachers, trainees and teacher trainers are invited to join The Wellcome Trust for early evening drinks and an exploration of the support and resources available to enhance your professional learning journey. The reception will be at the University of Birmingham from 5pm.
WEDNESDAY 6 JANUARY Hosted at the University, this informal but indulgent three-course dinner is the perfect setting to swap stories with science educators from across the UK and from around the world. To attend the International Dinner, add it to your conference booking.
The ASE Members’ Reception THURSDAY 7 JANUARY Join us for a drink and a chat. Everyone is welcome to come to this reception held at the ASE Hub 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. There is no need for a ticket or reservation, just drop in between 5pm and 6.30pm on Thursday.
Association Social FRIDAY 8 JANUARY For 2016, the Friday night social event is taking on a different form. Held at the Burlington Macdonald hotel, it will be an informal buffet giving you the chance to gather with your friends or move around the room making new ones. To bring some science fun to the evening, Neil Monteiro will be touring the tables to challenge your perception of scientific reasoning and experimentation.
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Book for the ASE Annual Conference 2016 Use the online personal programme planner at www.ase.org.uk to make the most of your time at the Annual Conference.
Wednesday 6 – Saturday 9 January The University of Birmingham
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Use the online personal programme planner at www.ase.org.uk to make the most of your time at the Annual Conference.
Hotels Please book and pay directly with hotels. To take advantage of special ASE Conference delegate rates, choose from the selection shown and contact the hotel to book, quoting the ASE reference. You will pay the hotel bill directly to the hotel. Remember to check the hotel’s cancellation policy. While we have negotiated special rates, ASE is not involved in booking accommodation, payment of hotel bills or cancellations.
Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre
Smallbrook, Birmingham B5 4EW Friendly staff, welcomes you to the chandelier-lit Lobby of the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre. Contemporary decor makes your Guest room a stylish home-fromhome and you can check email with complimentary wireless Internet throughout the 11-storey hotel. We're conveniently located in the heart of the city and 4 minutes walk to New Street station Conference B&B rate: £70 pp ASE Booking Ref: Y95 Tel: 0121 634 6223
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70 Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HT Novotel Birmingham Centre hotel is a 4-star
hotel located on Broad Street in the heart of the city centre, offering complimentary Wi-Fi internet throughout and use of our fitness Centre. The hotel is a 10-15 minutes’ walk from Birmingham’s New Street and Five Ways railway stations. Conference B&B rate: £67 pp ASE Booking Ref: ASE4880259 Tel: 021 643 2000
Menzies Hotels Birmingham City – Strathallan
225 Hagley Road, Birmingham B16 9RY With free parking on site, this modern 4-star hotel is only 2 miles from the University of Birmingham and 5 minutes’ drive from Birmingham city centre, with good access to all main roads. It offers free Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV with Sky Sports 1, 2,3 and 4 in all rooms. Menzies Hotels Birmingham City Strathallan has a lounge for guests to relax in, and a bar offering a range of drinks. The Brasserie
serves a contemporary menu using fine seasonal produce. The hotel has parking for up to 170 cars. It has also won a Green Tourism Award, and there is a mini gym with cross trainer, running machine, and weight machine. Conference B&B rate: £56.50 pp ASE Booking Ref: ASE050116 Tel: 0121 455 9777
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Smallbrook, Birmingham B5 4EW Ibis Birmingham City Centre hotel located in central Birmingham. Your hotel booking puts you close to the lively Chinese Quarter and the Arcadian Centre. The hotel has 159 contemporary guest rooms, all with air conditioning, satellite TV and internet access. The Chilli Bar serves snacks and light meals 24 hours a day. The hotel is a 3 minute walk from Birmingham New Street
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Central Square, Holliday Street, Birmingham B1 1HH This hotel with its outstanding bedroom, meeting room facilities and location is situated in a prime city-centre location within a short walking distance of popular venues and a 10-minute walk to New Street Station. Car park access and excellent transport links. Conference B&B rate: £80 pp ASE Booking Ref: ASE Tel: 0121 224 5018
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Thursday 7 January Sessions at a glance All Ages Primary 11-19 Post-16 Key New Curricula - focusing on resources, strategies and activities for the new primary / secondary National Curriculum Practical Science - a hands-on approach to science in the classroom Assessment - research, processes and
resources for student assessment Research into Practice - projects that have been developed to research and tackle challenges in science teaching and learning Policy into Practice - translating ideas into
classroom practice ranging from careers to inclusion Creative Technology - ideas and resources for utilising new technology in the science classroom Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) - approaches to engaging students with global education Space in School - links for education to the current Mission Principia Biology Education Research Group (BERG) - offer a day of sessions dedicated to research that can support primary and secondary biology teaching.
All Ages 0930-1030 D01 CSi Transition Project Seventeen Primary schools in Northern Ireland funded by PSTT link with their Post Primary in an exciting CSi project to develop their Science skills. St John’s Primary School Carnlough mhaughey480@c2kni.net Practical Science 0930-1030 W35 Observe, Connect, Extend! Give the curriculum meaning for all students and support them to make connections with the real world and their personal lives. Jane Dowden - Science Museum sciencemuseum.org.uk/ educators Research into Practice
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Each day is packed full of sessions. If you are new to the ASE Annual Conference, it can appear a bewildering choice but you can find a personal path through the days that will give you the tailored CPD opportunities you are after. In each day’s listings, the sessions are grouped by student age and then listed by time; we have also created a small key to highlight themes running throughout the conference. Some of the times and details will change and more sessions will be added, so for a full description of each session and the complete conference programme visit www.ase.org.uk/annual-conference
1000-1100 S16 Mission Principia The UK Space Agency is at the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space. It is responsible for ensuring that the UK retains and grows a strategic capability in space-based systems, technologies, science and applications. A important part of this is to inspire the next generation of UK scientists and engineers. Jeremy Curtis, Head of Education and Skills, offers an overview of the ways Mission Principia is being used to inspire students. Jeremy Curtis- UK Space Agency www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ uk-space-agency @spacegovuk Space in School 1030-1100 S01 AQA & CLEAPSS Hub Launch AQA & CLEAPSS Science practical hub launch: find out what makes great practical work and about the range of sessions on offer during the conference. Afterwards, join us for coffee and networking in the AQA practical hub. Stella Paes, Head of Science - AQA Steve Jones - CLEAPSS Practical Science 1045-1145 FS18 Frontier Science: From Atoms to Nuclear Energy Explore computational modelling of the nuclear fuel cycle with current research on the atomistic simulation of nuclear fuels, their ageing and ultimate immobilisation and disposal in suitable ceramics as modelled by chemists. Dr Mark S D Read- University of Birmingham 1100-1200 S02 The College of Teaching Angela McFarlane is a Visiting Professor at King’s College, London and the University of Bath. She began her career as a teacher, progressing into curriculum
development, education research and software development at the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol where she held a Chair in Education for 10 years. Angela joined The College in June 2014. Prof Angela Macfarlane - Chief Executive and Registrar, The College of Teachers www.collegeofteachers.ac.uk 1100-1200 W22 Disability Framework Support At last we have a Framework to guide science departments and/or school leadership so that they can devise ways to better support staff with impairments. Lyn Haynes - Canterbury Christ Church & York Universities lyn.haynes@canterbury.ac.uk Policy into Practice 1100-1400 D03 Cambridge Science Centre: On The Road REPEATED Cambridge Science Centre: On the Road A pop-up science centre in your school! Cambridge Science Centre www.cambridgesciencecentre.org/otr Creative Technology 1130-1230 FS1 Frontier Science: Engineering in Medicine This lecture will show how engineering can be used to understand the human body and to develop devices to replace diseased/damaged tissues and joints. Duncan Shepherd- University of Birmingham 1130-1230 W30 Space Hangouts Spacelink brings Space Experts into UK classrooms via Google Hangouts. Students can talk directly to scientists in a wide range of space-related activities and question them about their work. Ryan Laird - Spacelink Learning Foundation Space in School 1200-1300 W24 Sensory Science for SEND pupils I have developed a range of innovative techniques for engaging SEND pupils with science. Come along and try them for yourself! Dr Sarah Bearchell - Sarah’s adventures in Science www.bearchell.co.uk Practical Science
1200-1300 W34 Resources and Ideas for Teaching Animal Behaviour The Association for the Study Of Animal Behaviour will provide a number of practical ideas and resources for teaching to all key stages. Charlotte Evans - ASAB behaviour@cardiff.ac.uk Practical Science 1230-1330 S03 STEM Skills Forum Shaun Reason hosts an panel of experts from across STEM education and skills to explore how science teachers can engage with the STEM Agenda.
ASE 1230-1330 T28 Repositioning the Gender Gap in UK Biology and Physics This project explores how the numbers of undergraduate women in biology and physics in the UK have changed from post-WWII to the present. Jaimie Miller-Friedmann - University of Oxford jaimie.miller-friedmann@ education.ox.ac.uk Research into Practice 1230-1430 W05 Global Experiments Explore how you can involve your class in practical experiments, which you can share with thousands over the world, through the Global Experiment series. Lee Page & Marc Neesam - Royal Society of Chemistry education@rsc.org@RSC_EiC ESD 1300-1400 FS2 Frontier Science: The Climate Argument - Should We Panic? The evidence that person-made carbon, and additionally methane, emissions are contributing to the increasing temperature of the Earth grows stronger by the year. If we are to limit the increase in temperature to a manageable 2˚C we need to limit our population. But how? Prof Richard Tuckett - University of Birmingham www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/ chemistry/tuckett-richard.aspx ESD
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1400-1430 T45 BERG: Learning With Natural History Museums Natural history museums have a growing role, particularly in addressing such curriculum areas as evolution and climate change that are increasingly present in school curricula. Professor Michael Reiss - UCL Institute of Education, London Research into Practice 1400-1500 W45 Earth Theme: Earth Science Out-of-Doors Bring your coat to explore how to engage students with Earth science outside. Elizabeth Devon, Chris King & Peter Kennett - Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU) www.earthscienceeducation.com Practical Science 1430-1530 FS3 Frontier Science: The Mystery of Antimatter The matter-antimatter imbalance in the observed Universe is still largely a mystery. This talk reviews historical discoveries through to current knowledge gained through the LHCb experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. Cristina Lazzeroni - University of Birmingham 1430-1530 T188 Environmental Education: Where Are We Now? Since September 2014, I have been the environmental education coordinator in Leicester, bringing together all the different services that the council offers around sustainability. I offer examples of good practice and lessons learned. Lee Jowett, Leicester City Council ESD 1500-1600 S05 Pedagogy Vs Technology In this keynote Alessio will explore important issues around the use of technology in science and offer practical examples that enhance pedagogy, rather than for technology’s sake. Alessio Bernardelli - Founding Director of CollaboratEd CollaboratEd.org.uk @asober and @Collaborat_Ed Creative Technology 1530-1630 T62 All, All, All- Scaffolding Progress, Stretch and Challenge for all learners. “All, All, All” - A high AfL/AoL impact strategy, to help teachers use class data to more accurately inform lesson planning of ‘learning outcomes/success criteria’ to
effectively scaffold progress, stretch and challenge for all learners, at every stage. Edge Hill University - Faculty of Education warnessa@edgehill.ac.uk Assessment 1600-1700 S18 Chemical Magic The return of this inspiring and popular science show. Ray & Rosemary Plevey- University of Birmingham Practical Science 1600-1700 S06 Earth Theme Keynote: Professor Iain Stewart ESTA/ESEU Distinguished Speaker brings Iain Stewart, Professor of Geosciences Communication, to talk about bringing Earth science to life. Professor Iain Stewart- Plymouth University Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU) & Earth Science Teaching Alliance (ESTA) www.earthscienceeducation.com Practical Science 1600-1700 W55 Plants and Soils Working Together How do bacteria, fungi and other soil species support plant growth? Our workshop will investigate the microscopic world of soil and discuss it’s importance to plants. Karen Devine - British Ecological Society www.britishecologicalsociety.org Practical Science 1600-1700 T65 Apprenticeships & Youth Employment The profile of apprenticeships has increased in recent years, do schools understand the various levels of apprenticeships and the opportunities they give young people? Jonathan Richardson - National Grid nationalgrideducation.com 1600-1800 S07 Talking Science Debate: How Do We Raise the Professional Status of Teachers? Claire Fox, Director of Institute of Ideas, chairs a debate on ‘How do we raise the professional status of teachers?’ Join hosts the National Science Learning Network, the Royal Society and the Wellcome Trust, for a debate and wine. National Science Learning Network, the
Royal Society, and the Wellcome Trust Claire Fox - Institute of Ideas www.slcs.ac.uk/ase2016@ScienceVoice
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1030-1100 T12 BERG: What’s Inside? We have used drawing to explore young children’s understanding of internal anatomy of a selection of living things. This session reveals interesting perceptions. Sue Dale Tunnicliffe - UCL IOE Research into Practice
0930-1030 W177 Facilitating Inquiry-Based Science Education In the workshop you will work with several scaffolds that can help teachers support children in the open and challenging process of Inquiry-Based (Science) Education. Jan van Baren-Nawrocka - Science Education Hub Radboud University (WKRU) www.wkru.nl 0930-1030 W40 Primary Space Science: Using Practical Models Practical space-themed activities. Primary pupils can find the use of scientific modelling confusing. We have methods of helping pupils make and use models, understanding their limitations. Martin Wesley - Sphere Science Ltd www.spherescience.co.uk Space in School 0930-1030 W10 Smart Primary Practical What science and skills can be developed from a kitchen cupboard? Discover practical ideas to deliver science on a shoestring and be confident in teaching enquiry. Smart Learning Ltd Pam Waite - Science Consultant www.smart-learning.co.uk/ase2016 Practical Science 1000-1100 W13 Love to Investigate Love to Investigate can help children ‘work scientifically’. This collection of scientific investigations is designed to help schools put investigative science at the heart of their science curriculum. Fran Barnes - Cornerstones Education www.cornerstoneseducation.co.uk Practical Science 1000-1100 D02 Alan Tunnicliffe Memorial Workshop Come and try out various hands-on for pupils 3-11 or older! Drop in and try activities, which are minds on as well as hands on. ICASE CASTME www.icaseonline.net/ Practical Science 1000-1200 W12 The Science of Sherbet A practical and fun way to show that taste is equally important as a measurement within a series of experiments including differentiation and
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1030-1130 W73 Engaging STEM Activities Join Science Oxford and try some fun, easy to resource, hands-on science and engineering activities which have been shown to engage students in primary schools. Natalie Ford & Ian Snell - Science Oxford www.scienceoxford.com/schools Practical Science 1030-1130 W15 Practical Primary Science on the Cheap We’ll be presenting a range of cheap hands-on primary experiments that cover a wide range of the new primary curriculum. Lots of things to take away!!.. Matthew George Mr G Science Shows Ltd www.mrgscienceshows.co.uk Practical Science 1100-1200 W23 Any Story, Any Age, Same Activity A wide variety of activities (which are easily adapted across the whole primary age range) designed to support the ‘working scientifically’ aspect of the Primary Curriculum. Martin Wesley - Sphere Science Ltd www.spherescience.co.uk Practical Science 1130-1230 T18 Evaluating a New KS2 Approach Using a randomised controlled trial to evaluate a primary science intervention designed to improve pupils’ attitudes to, and attainment in, science: lessons from the research. Pam Hanley- Institute for Effective Education, University of York Helen Wilson - Oxford Brookes University Bridget Holligan - Science Oxford pam.hanley@york.ac.uk Research into Practice 1300-1400 W37 Evolution and Inheritance for Primary Teachers This hands-on workshop will explore simple yet effective practical activities for the teaching of evolution and inheritance to primary aged pupils. Dr C Howard &Dr K Blackmore University Worcester
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c.howard@worc.ac.uk New Curricula 1300-1400 T34 Peer Review: Primary ITE Trainees A presentation for primary ITE providers to evaluate the use of peer review as a formative assessment tool that enables pre-service teachers to deconstruct their enactment of theoretical perspectives. Debbie Myers - Canterbury Christ Church University debbie.myers@sunderland.ac.uk Assessment 1330-1430 T24 In the Thick of It ‘In the Thick of It’ is a SEERIH innovative project focused exploring how ipads support primary science assessment. Do they add value? The University of Manchester Toby Tyler & Ashley Cahill lynne.bianchi@manchester.ac.uk Creative Technology 1330-1430 W08 Darwin’s Doodles: Primary Science in a Tropical Rainforest Find out how we use a Tropical Rainforest combined with creative narratives to breathe life into the Primary Science Curriculum at Eden Project. Eden Project www.edenproject.com/learn/schools ESD 1430-1500 W46 BERG: Teaching Evolution in Primary schools The Primary Evolution Project: Find out how to teach the new primary curriculum objectives on evolution via exciting hands-on enquiries. Free resources at the workshop and online. Dr Berry Billingsley & Chris Hatcher University of Reading www.primaryevolution.com Practical Science 1500-1600 T53 Evaluating Science Field Trips Investigating science learning potential of field trips, including pre and post visit activities, to informal learning centers such as aquariums through evaluation of children’s drawings. Sarah-Jane Judge - University of Warwick Research into Practice 1500-1600 W176 Bloodhound SSC - Join the Adventure Bloodhound SSC - the 1000mph engineering adventure that has developed into one of the UK’s largest STEM inspiration programmes. Launching the schools model rocket car challenge! Aulden Dunipace - Bloodhound SSC www.bloodhoundblast.com Practical Science
1500-1600 T54 Teaching Evolution Teaching Evolution. Great activities and cross curricular links to teach evolution in your classroom from the home of the first debate on Darwin’s great work. Oxford University Museum of Natural history www.oum.ox.ac.uk/ New Curricula 1500-1600 T58 Talk to Support Primary Trainee Teachers This session will consider how talk between a primary school coordinator may support trainee teachers learning to teach science. Elaine Batchelor- University of Northampton Elaine.batchelor@northampton.ac.uk Research into Practice 1530-1630 W124 Squishy Circuits Use play dough to create novel circuits and so engage primary learners with electricity. Anne Buckley & Kim Harvey - Inspiring Science inspiring-science@hotmail.com @inspiring_sci Practical Science 1530-1630 W53 Connecting Science & Literacy Participants will investigate and engage in a series of activities that help to integrate science and literacy skills through the use of children’s literature. Christine Anne Royce - Shippensburg University, PA webspace.ship.edu/caroyc/ @caroyce Practical Science
11-19 0930-1030 T03 Using Living Things to Enrich Biology A chance to hear about a variety of practical approaches to keeping and using living things in a school setting. How you can use these animals to stimulate interest and offer opportunities for further research with students from Year 7 to A level. Marc Tillotson - Bolton School Boys’ Division mat@boltonschool.org.uk Practical Science 0930-1030 W03 Skills-Based Progress Without Levels A method to meaningfully tracked skills based progress of pupils through KS3 Science allowing meaningful feedback and
targeted intervention. Mark Dakers mark.dakers@yahoo.co.uk Assessment 0930-1030 T01 New GCSE Gateway Suite (KS4 Assessment) REPEATED Everything you wanted to know about the new Gateway Suite - but were too afraid to ask. A presentation of OCR’s new Gateway science suite. OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science Assessment 0930-1030 W06 Chemistry in Perspective: Representing Molecules in 3D Perspective explores methods of representing organic molecules in 3D rather than 2D and developing students' understanding of their interactions and properties. The University of Oxford Oxford Chemistry Outreach Team outreach.chem.ox.ac.uk/ Facebook. com/OutreachChemistryDepartmentOxf@ ChemOutreachOxf 0930-1030 W09 Let’s Think Secondary Science: In Practice This session will allow participants to experience first hand what the Let’s Think Secondary Science approach is like for learners and the rationale for using in schools. Let’s Think Secondary Science David Bailey - Class Leading Ltd. www.letsthink.org.uk ESD 0930-1030 T02 Concept Cartoons - Set 2 Concept Cartoons now cover the secondary science curriculum. Come and see the newest cartoons and explore many different ways of using them. Jo Horlock & Jo Moules - Millgate House Education www.millgatehouse.co.uk New Curricula 0930-1030 FS14 Frontier Science: The Teenage Brain - Challenges, Strengths & Opportunities The brain continues to develop during adolescence. Can this knowledge give us a better understanding of teenagers’ thoughts, feelings and behaviours? Stephanie Burnett Heyes - University of Birmingham sites.google.com/site/burnettheyes/home 0930-1030 W07 Language of Mathematics in Science: Assessment at GCSE KS4 GCSE teacher workshop to explore how the awarding organisations are supporting teachers prepare for teaching different aspects of mathematics, through a look at sample assessment materials. ASE
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Marianne Cutler - ASE AQA, Edexcel, OCR & Eduqas 0930-1130 W02 iPad in the Lab REPEATED Use an iPad to collect data from an experiment, and to put together a practical report using a range of different media. Jonathan Scott - Stormfront www.stormfront.co.uk Creative Technology 0930-1130 W01 Magnificent Women: Engaging Girls With Engineering Get hands-on with the Women’s Engineering Society Magnificent Women activity, an outreach activity aimed at engaging girls with engineering including building an airplane using Stixx. Women’s Engineering Society www.magnificentwomen.org.uk 1000-1100 W14 Teaching Using Real Weather Data Online open access resource to be used in classroom or projects with records of weather data useful in subjects including geography, science, maths and computing. Dr Adelia de Paula, Dr Sarah Perryman & Dr Margaret Glendining - Rothamsted Research www.rothamasted.ac.uk & www.era. rothamsted.ac.uk@Rothamsted & @ eRA_Curator 1000-1100 T08 Teaching Biology in the Context of Cultural Presentation: A Case Study Can culture and dance communicate science? We identified biology ideas and concepts from the themes in the performance of competing tribes in the Dinagyang Festival. Can this be developed as a method in teaching biology in schools? Fernan Peniero Tupas - Ajuy National High School New Curricula 1000-1100 W178 Global Justice STEM Education Through Diagrams Workshop approach to research-based approach to professional development based on diagrams. International Organisation for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) John Oversby - IOSTE NW Europe Region Research into Practice 1000-1100 T09 Teaching About Energy and Climate Change Energy, in everyday language, is used and needs to be replaced. In physics it remains the same: we discuss energy dissipation, conservation & climate change. Keith Ross - ASE & ATSE
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www.scienceissues.org.uk ESD 1000-1100 T07 Reduced Scale Science: A New Way to Improve Practical Work REPEATED Practical procedures for pupils using conventional equipment are often timeconsuming and left out of teaching, consequently lowering pupil expectations of secondary school science. Small-scale chemistry is quick, saves on chemicals and offers variety in Bob Worley - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk Practical Science 1000-1130 W04 Spicing Up Classical Physics Using Modern Examples Come and see how modern physics can be explored within the classical curriculum with these easy-to-adapt examples for your classroom. Damian Pope & Greg Dick - Perimeter Institute www.perimeterinstitute.ca 1000-1200 T06 Particle Zoo and Feynman diagrams Resources for Particle Physics: the Particle Zoo, Strangeness, and Feynman diagrams. The classification of elementary particles will be reviewed, including the concepts of baryon, hadron, meson, strangeness and the quark model. Cristina Lazzeroni - University of Birmingham c.lazzeroni@bham.ac.uk Research into Practice 1000-1200 W11 Audio Feedback - The Good Kind Meaningful feedback is essential to student learning. This interactive workshop will look at using teachergenerated podcasts as a platform for providing targeted student feedback. Dr Lee J Summers - d’Overbroeck’s lee.summers@doverbroecks.com Creative Technology 1030-1130 T13 Connecting Science with Culture Drawing from the CREST Awards and British Science Week, the session will feature inspiring resources and practical ideas for creative, meaningful, culturally relevant science activities. British Science Association www.britishscienceassociation.org/crest 1100-1200 T17 Practical research projects: What, Why & How Come along to hear from teachers and organisations involved in a range of authentic science projects and discuss the
benefits and potential in this area. The Wellcome Trust m.hickman@wellcome.ac.uk Practical Science 1100-1200 W25 From the Lab to the Sky Linking KS4-5 Physics and Materials Science: a practical approach to teaching stress, strain and Young’s Modulus with not a copper wire in sight! Jayne Shaw - The Department of Materials Science, The University of Oxford outreach.materials.ox.ac.uk/ Practical Science 1100-1200 W19 “g” lightgates and dataloggers A practical session to look at determination of “g” using lightgates ball bearings, linking to the new key skills at A level. Iain Davison & Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest support@data-harvest.co.uk Practical Science 1100-1200 T16 BERG: Brain Science in Schools Neuron Boxes are a teaching model for neural pathways, brain and behaviour. This session presents an evaluation of how it has been used in schools. Andrew Chandler-Grevatt & Jonathan Bacon - University of Sussex Research into Practice 1100-1200 W27 Good to Outstanding Moving from good to outstanding is not just about having a wide pedagogical approach, but how you engage all your students. National Science Learning Network Katy Bloom- Leeds Trinity University www.slcs.ac.uk/ase2016 @ScienceVoice 1100-1200 T14 The Case for Thinking: From CASE to Let’s Think This session will describe the journey of the development of Let’s Think Secondary Science as we updated it from the original CASE project. Let’s Think Secondary Science Alan Edmiston Research into Practice 1100-1300 W20 IOP: Illustrating the Electromagnetic Spectrum Exciting, innovative and affordable demonstrations that illustrate each band of the electromagnetic spectrum. These practicals are captivating and thoughtprovoking for pupils - regardless of age. Leanne Hawthorne - Institute of Physics (IOP) Sue McGrath & Sandra O’Connell www.iop.org/education@TakeOnPhysics Practical Science
1100-1200 T105 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Sciences: Supporting Success in Science REPEATED Find out more from our subject experts on how our new GCSE Sciences and services are designed to support you and your students make progress. Kathryn Booth - Pearson New Curricula 1100-1300 D10 Better Practicals, Better Learning: Improve your Skills (Hands-On!) REPEATED A chance to get hands-on and try out new and interesting practical activities covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Many of these are based on the reduced scale principle. Also you can make your own equipment which you get to take back to school with you Matt Endean- CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk Practical Science 1130-1230 T19 KS4 Science For All REPEATED Your opportunity to get a detailed overview of what AQA has to offer for all of your students at KS4. AQA subject Experts New Curricula 1130-1230 T20 Getting Students Ready for Linear Exams A lot of students continue to struggle with linear course exams. This session looks at ways of getting them fully prepared for this challenge. Advance Education Martin Reece martinjreece@aol.com Policy into Practice 1130-1230 W31 Earth Theme: Amazing Planet Join ESEU to discover interactive Earth science for the new KS3 curriculum – focussed on the rock cycle. Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU) Elizabeth Devon, Chris King & Peter Kennett - ESEU www.earthscienceeducation.com Practical Science 1130-1230 W29 Language of Mathematics in Science: Leading Departmental Best Practice in effective teaching of maths in science KS3/4 teacher workshop to explore what we can learn from our mathematics colleagues and from science teachers who have produced case studies addressing some problematic aspects of mathematics in science through this Nuffield Foundation funded ASE project. ASE Richard Needham, Richard Boohan Marianne Cutler - ASE
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1200-1230 T23 BERG: The ‘Thinking Behind the Doing’ of Biology An understanding of the interconnecting ideas that affect the quality of biological data underpins Working Scientifically. What are the ideas and how can they be taught? Ros Roberts - School of Education, Durham University Research into Practice 1200-1300 W18 IOP: Using Technology for Collaboration on Schemes of Work Come and get involved in a collaborative project sharing schemes of work and ideas using a free online tool called Blendspace. Neil Atkin - Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics New Curricula 1200-1300 W28 IOP: Electromagnetic Spear Make and take a 1.5m model of an electromagnetic wave showing E and B components in full colour. Note: not to scale! Gary Williams - Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 1200-1300 T22 STEAM - Why Science Needs the Arts A new STEAM age is drawing the Arts and sciences closer together. Science ideas and teaching are being revolutionised by Arts-based collaborations. Dr Martin Braund - University of York www.researchgate.net/profile/Martin_ Braund Policy into Practice 1200-1300 T21 Teaching Evolution and Genetics Practical advice for teaching evolution and genetics in secondary schools based on action research. Rebecca Mead - University of Bath go.bath.ac.uk/GEVOteach @GEVOteach Research into Practice 1200-1300 W32 Bring ExoMars to your classroom with Lego This year ESA will be sending a mission to Mars, followed by a rover in 2018. We use Lego EV3 to show how to use robotics in science lessons. Dave Gibbs - National STEM Centre www.slcs.ac.uk/ase2016 @ScienceVoice Space in School 1230-1300 T27 BERG: Learning About Evolution
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Wednesday 6 January - International Day Plan Your Day
0900
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1000 International Day Welcome: Shaun Reason, Chief Executive, ASE
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1030-1050
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Lunch and Exhibition 1245-1345
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Keynote: Sir John Holman - Practical Work in Science. Why we do it, and what it looks like when it works well. 1345-1430
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Plenary: Sustainable Development Goals Robin Alexander - CPRT 1635-1730
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Wednesday 6 January The parallel sessions Session 1: 1050-1145
Session 2: 1150-1245
Session 3: 1435-1530
Session 4: 1535-1630
1. Classroom Talk: The Nature of Teacher-Students Dialogue in Primary Science Classroom in Indonesia Dialogue plays an important role in Education, This session will explore the dialogue between teacher and students in primary science classroom which implemented the new curriculum in Indonesia. Primary Manchester Institute of Education University of Manchester & Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Indonesia
1. From CASE to Let’s Think Secondary Science This session will be an opportunity for colleagues from international schools to see how CASE has evolved into Let’s Think Secondary Science. 11-19 Alan Edmiston
1. Practical Work in Science – where do you stand? Following on from the keynote , participants are invited to share experiences from their own country and compare them with the emerging findings from the international study. All Sir John Holman and international Science educators. Session supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation
1. STEM Education for Global Justice How can science education contribute to global justice: a critique of the present position and proposals for change? IOSTE Keynote for all educators. 11-19 John Oversby - IOSTE NW Europe Region
2. English Isn’t My Students’ Mother Tongue If English is not the mother tongue of my students? This follow up of Alison Gardenier’s Talk from last year has new ideas and insights. 11-19 Keith Ross - ASE / ATSE & Alison Gardenier 3. Science Inquiry Across Europe Inquiry is at the heart of science learning but how do you organise activities to tap into learner’s natural curiosity while developing their conceptual understanding? 11-19 Chris Harrison, King’s College London 4. An introduction to Scientix Scientix: How it facilitates regular dissemination and sharing of best International practices in science education across the European Union from a teachers’ perspective. 11-19 Elaine Manton, Scientix, European Commission
2. A Lifelong Impact in 1 Hour with PS Experience for yourself how in just a few hours Discovery Corner Netherlands, see www. ontdekhoek.nl makes a lifelong impact on children in the Primary age. Primary Bert Nagle, Discovery Corner Netherlands/Ontdekhoek Nederland 3. Earth Theme: International Earth Science Earth-learning activities with few resources. All Elizabeth Devon, Chris King, Peter Kennett & Bernadette Callan Earthlearningidea 4. Making Science Real in Schools Ideas, activities relating to ‘sustainable cities’ and comparisons from the MARCH EU Comenius funded project looking at science in 7 countries. 11-19 Adrian Fenton - British Science Association
2. African Keyhole Gardens (2hr session) Discover how the creation of an African Keyhole Garden on school grounds can be an effective teaching and learning tool to bring a global dimension to the science curriculum. All Claire Plumb, Leicester Masaya Link Group 3. The Latest Developments in Microscale Chemistry This talk with demonstrations shows how these procedures assist with classroom management, challenging misconceptions and provide new experiences – “In a little you can see a lot”. 11-19 Bob Worley, CLEAPSS 4. An International Perspective In addition to our core support of UK teachers, Myscience supports teaching and learning around the world. Find out how we support high-quality STEM in different countries and contexts. All Mark Langley & Tanya Shields National Science Learning Network
2. Science Teaching: What Works? Making evidence-based teaching happen in primary and secondary science classrooms. All Stuart Naylor - Millgate House Education 3. CASTME Talking Science project The Talking Science Project shares how CASTME works with mothers as a child’s first teacher of everyday science and technology in rural Bangladesh. All Dr Sue Dale Tunnicliffe - CASTME and UCL Institute of Education 4. Science Teaching Tribal Chief Hear about the importance of science education in tackling poverty and conservation and how this can enrich understanding and increase enthusiasm in your lessons. All Lynne Symonds - Wulugu Project
Thursday 7 January Plan Your Day
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S01 The Practical Hub S02 The College of
Teaching Prof. Angela Macfarlane
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Launch AQA & CLEAPSS 1030-1100
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S16 Mission Principia
Jeremy Curtis, UK Space Agency 1100-1200
S08 STEM Skills Forum
ASE & Guest Speakers 1230-1330
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S04 Filling the Skills
Gap Lord Baker
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1400-1500
1600 S06 ESTA/ESEU Distinguished Speaker: Iain Stewart 1600-1700
1700
S18 Chemical Magic
Ray & Rosemary Plevey 1600-1700
S07 Talking Science Debate: How Do We Raise the Professional Status of Teachers? Chair - Claire Fox, institute of Ideas 1600-1800
1800 Plan your programme online
The ASE Members’ Reception 1700-1830
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Thursday 7 January A taste of the day All
Primary
11-19
0930-1030 W35 Observe, Connect, Extend! Give the curriculum meaning for all students and support them to make connections with the real world and their personal lives. Jane Dowden - Science Museum
1000-1100 D02 Alan Tunnicliffe Memorial Workshop Come and try out various hands-on practicals for pupils 3-11 or older! Drop in and try activities, which are mind-on as well as hands-on. ICASE CASTME
0930-1130 W02 iPad in the Lab REPEATED Use an iPad to collect data from an experiment, and to put together a practical report using a range of different media. Jonathan Scott - Stormfront
1430-1530 FS3 Frontier Science: The Mystery of Antimatter The matter-antimatter imbalance in the observed Universe is still largely a mystery. This talk reviews historical discoveries through to current knowledge gained through the LHCb experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. Cristina Lazzeroni - University of Birmingham 1530-1630 T62 All, All, All- Scaffolding Progress, Stretch and Challenge for all learners. “All, All, All” - A high AfL/AoL impact strategy, to help teachers use class data to more accurately inform lesson planning of ‘learning outcomes/success criteria’ to effectively scaffold progress, stretch and challenge for all learners, at every stage. Sally Ann Warnes - Edge Hill University 1600-1700 T65 Apprenticeships & Youth Employment The profile of apprenticeships has increased in recent years, do schools understand the various levels of apprenticeships and the opportunities they give young people? Jonathan Richardson - National Grid
1330-1430 T24 In the Thick of It ‘In the Thick of It’ is a SEERIH innovative project focused on exploring how ipads support primary science assessment. Do they add value? Toby Tyler & Ashley Cahill - The University of Manchester 1430-1500 W46 BERG: Teaching Evolution in Primary schools The Primary Evolution Project: Find out how to teach the new primary curriculum objectives on evolution via exciting hands-on enquiries. Free resources at the workshop and online. Dr Berry Billingsley & Chris Hatcher University of Reading 1500-1600 W176 Bloodhound SSC - Join the Adventure Bloodhound SSC - the 1000mph engineering adventure that has developed into one of the UK’s largest STEM inspiration programmes. Launching the schools model rocket car challenge! Aulden Dunipace - Bloodhound SSC 1530-1630 W124 Squishy Circuits Use play dough to create novel circuits and so engage primary learners with electricity. Anne Buckley & Kim Harvey - Inspiring Science
1130-1230 W29 Language of Mathematics in Science: Leading Departmental Best Practice KS3/4 teacher workshop to explore what we can learn from our mathematics colleagues and from science teachers who have produced case studies addressing some problematic aspects of mathematics in science through this Nuffield Foundation funded ASE project. Richard Needham, Richard Boohan Marianne Cutler - ASE 1400-1500 T48 Think Physics: Pursuing Gender Equality in Science How can teachers tackle the gender imbalance in Physics? This session will review the research evidence and provide practical suggestions to answer this question. Dr Carol Davenport - Think Physics, Northumbria University 1400-1600 D11 Better Practicals, Better Learning: Improve your Skills (Hands-On!) REPEATED Get hands-on and try out new and interesting practical activities covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Many of these are based on the reduced scale principle. Also you can make your own equipment which you get to take back to school with you. Matt Endean - CLEAPSS
Friday 8 January Plan Your Day
0900
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S15 Brenda Keogh
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Lecture ASE & PSTT
S27 Engaging Science
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Dr Lucie Green, UCL 1000-1100
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Science Misunderstood and Badly Used? AQA
S09 Global Learning
Cathryn Gathercole 1130-1230
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S08 Regional Schools
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Addresss Prof. Danielle George
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Commissioner Pank Patel
Our National Birds & their Conservation RSPB
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Learning Journey ASE 1530-1615
S31 Should the Curriculum be Informed by an Independent Expert: The Royal Society 1600-1700
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East London Science School David Perks
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S28 Governors Supporting Science Teaching
1615-1700
1615-1700
Leadership Malcolm Trobe, ASCL
The Wellcome Trust Teachers’ Reception 1700 onwards
1800 Plan your programme online
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Friday 8 January A taste of the day All
Primary
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0930-1030 FS7 Frontier Science: The Sound of the Trees Health and wellbeing is closely linked with our environment; this lecture will consider why we like to spend time in woodland; is evolution the reason? Jenny Shepherd - University of Birmingham/BIFoR
1100-1200 T99 Assessing Scientific Understanding This session provides a simple, manageable system to support teachers in all year groups to plan and assess scientific understanding. Liz Lawrence
0900-1000 W60 IOP: Encouraging Group Work in Physics Discover approaches to support students in working together in physics lessons. Neal Gupta - Institute of Physics (IOP)
0930-1030 T72 Space Exploration Became a Reality for the Boy Next Door Hear how I realised my dream to travel in space. A career leading from school to a medical degree, to my role as medical officer for the International Space Station. André Kuipers - European Space Agency 1000-1100 T92 Science, Literacy and a Missing Link This session introduces an exciting new reading scheme which aims to promote science reading for interest and enjoyment, too often overlooked in our science programmes. Project (500) Schools , Ruth Jarman - Queen’s University 1230-1330 T141 How to Start and Run a Big STEM Project This session is designed to inform teachers about launching and running a big STEM project and to encourage schools to run their own projects. Izzi Monk & Allan Russell - Ryburn Valley High School 1245-1345 T113 Memory, Inhibition & The Brain Learning counterintuitive concepts is often limited by children’s ability to inhibit preexisting ideas. This session explores how evidence from educational neuroscience can inform classroom practice. Derek Bell - Learnus Helen Darlington - Helsby High School
1100-1200 W78 Having Fun Teaching Science Fun, interesting activities to promote cross curricular learning, that develop mathematics, provide a context for writing. Including asexual reproduction, evolution, working scientifically and fossils. Hellen Ward - Canterbury Christ Church University Keith Remnant - Putting Learning First 1300-1400 W96 Primary Engineering: Design & Test a Fan Boat Primary Engineering - design, make and test your own fan boat whilst linking to the new science and DT curricula, in this popular and inspirational workshop. Caroline Alliston - Technology for Fun 1445-1545 W109 Using Drama to Excite at KS2 The drama activities introduced will address concepts we know children find challenging to understand. Deb McGregor - Oxford Brookes University & The Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) 1600-1700 W128 Earth Theme: Investigating Earth’s Structure Earth’s structure without misconceptions interactive activities. Elizabeth Devon, Chris King & Peter Kennett - Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU)
1000-1100 W70 Developing Your Science Team Discover resources and support to help you develop your science team, including experienced teachers, technicians and those members of your team who are starting out. Becca Knowles - National Science Learning Network 1215-1300 T67 BitW: Hormones, Homeostasis and Health An overview of the functions of hormones, how they signal their messages and the homeostatic mechanisms controlling their release, as well as what can go wrong. Prof Saffron Whitehead - Society for Endocrinology 1230-1330 T112 Assessment & Tracking in Secondary Science Assessment should clearly indicate what to teach next. This workshop will explore an approach which positions progress tracking at the heart of effective teaching. Collins Education Ed Walsh - Cornwall Learning 1530-1630 S13 CERG Keynote: Prof. Sibel Erduran From fragments to wholes in school chemistry: Promoting holistic nature of chemistry in chemical education. Professor Erduran will outline some of the recent debates in the science education research community. CERG (Chemistry Education Research Group) Prof. Sibel Erduran - University of Limerick
Saturday 9 January Plan Your Day
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1000 S22
Science on Show Neil Monteiro
Prof. Justin Dillon, University of Bristol
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1000-1100
1000-1100
1100 S23
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The Universe in the Classroom Paul Roche 1100-1200
Margaret Collis Lecture Jo Schofield & Fiona Danks - Going Wild S21
1100-1200
S26 Twycross Zoo
Claire Oldham 1230-1330
S19 Is Man Just Another Animal? Evolution and Us Prof. Steve Jones 1300-1400
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Think Universe! All is One Dr Francisco Diego, UCL S24
1230-1430
1500 S27 Prof. Alice Roberts, University of Birmingham
1600
1500-1600
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Saturday 9 January A taste of the day All
Primary
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0930-1030 FS25 Bringing Frontier Science to your Classroom Explore new resources from ASE which are designed to engage students in a real life context relating to current research and provide a contemporary example of how scientists are pushing the boundaries in understanding a subject area further. Development of these resources is supported by RCUK . Helen Harden and George Reakes Research Council UK (RCUK) & ASE
0930-1030 W136 Developing Budding Scientists Young children are naturally curious. Explore ways to nurture the development of scientific knowledge and skills across different areas of provision in EYS settings. Di Stead - Di Stead Science Lois Kelly - Kelly Consulting &Training Ltd
0930-1030 T178 Tim Peake on the ISS Tim Peake is the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, how can you use this in your lessons to inspire pupils? Stephanie Grant - Norwich School and Ogden Trust
1230-1330 W157 Have They Got It? Assessing Conceptual Understanding ASE members share the work they have done to break down the new primary National Curriculum statements into clear descriptors and develop short, fun activities to use when you just want to check ‘have they got it?’. Sponsored by Collins. Jane Turner - University of Hertfordshire
1100-1300 T162 IOP: Science Education researchED How do teachers engage with science education research? Join Charles Tracy, Mary Whitehouse and Tom Bennett to discuss the identification, translation and dissemination of research to educators. Charles Tracy - Institute of Physics Mary Whitehouse - University of York Science Education Group Tom Bennett - researchED
1100-1300 W92 Working Scientifically and ESD Using everyday objects to: stimulate children’s curiosity; develop varied enquiries and activities about their use and life stories; and consider some implications of choices made. Janet Ainley & Frankie McKeon University of Leicester 1100-1400 W147 A Series of (Science Teacher) Practitioner Research Workshops and Poster Presentations A series of teacher-researcher workshops and presentations designed to share research (and practice) insights gleaned from science classroom studies. ASE Research Committee (aka RSG) There will be various teachers talking about their research: Deb McGregor, Fiona Woodhouse, Shirley Simon, Len Newton, Indira Banner, Sheila Curtis & Jo Nicholl 1230-1330 FS23 Frontier Science: Vision in Sport “He’s got his eye in”…“She watched the ball onto the racquet”…it seems obvious, but how important really is vision to our sporting skills? Luke Wilkins - University of Birmingham
1230-1330 W158 Chemistry in the Primary School A workshop featuring two projects: CPD for teachers. Science Showcase days; activities for school and guests featuring upper primary pupils as presenters Dr Susan Burr - independent 1400-1500 S25 Why You’ll Never Catch Smallpox KS2 teachers are invited to explore science, history and film-making and discover how to use the science of vaccinations to engage their students. ASE & The Wellcome Trust Marianne Cutler - ASE Terhi Kylliainen, Felix Levinson 1515-1615 W174 Primary Science and Dataloggers Easy, informal session to show how data logging can be introduced into your favourite science activities, or even to help with numeracy work. Lee Grahame & Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest
1200-1245 D14 Educating Our Future Environmentalists Mya-Rose Craig (13) is a conservationist, environmentalist/activist and writes the successful birdgirl blog. Hear why you should teach pupils about nature and the environment. Mya-Rose Craig - Birdgirl 1200-1330 W152 The Expanding Universe Use simple, hands-on activities to help students better understand the expansion of our universe. Damian Pope & Greg Dick - Perimeter Institute 1400-1500 W162 Hinges, Pivots and Pupil Progress Ideas to check previous learning at the start of your lessons and check on further learning during and at the end. Dr Tony Liversidge - Edge Hill University
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1300-1400 W38 Space as the Context for Active Learning Get ideas how the engaging and inspirational context of space can be used within the classroom to access and teach aspects of the science curriculum. Andy McMurray- National Space Academy Tim Browett - National Space Academy / Robert Gordon’s College nationalspaceacademy.org/ @UKSpaceAcademy Space in School 1300-1400 T32 Developing a Five-Year Plan for Science Effective departments now plan KS3 and GCSE as a five year course. Explore how progression in concept and process can build for success at GCSE. Collins Education Ed Walsh - Cornwall Learning edmundwalsh@hotmail.com New Curricula 1300-1400 T37 Constructivist Theatre Teachers / experts will be exposed to use CTI procedures to teach any Science content to improve students’ interest, achievement, attitude & retention. Ngozi Joannes Anyaegbunam - University of Nigeria, Nsukka Research into Practice 1300-1400 T36 Careers in the Biosciences: Supporting Students This session will explore the breadth of bioscience careers available to students, and will highlight different careers resources from the Learned Societies. Biochemical Society www.rsb.org.uk/about-us/committees/ careers-committee email: education@rsb.org.uk @biochemsoc & @royalsocbio 1300-1400 T38 Why Develop Thinking: The Impact on Pupils This session will explore the impact of the Let’s Think Secondary Science project on pupils’ thinking skills and how schools can get involved. Let’s Think Secondary Science Julian Clarke Julian Clarke Enterprises Ltd www.letsthink.org.uk Research into Practice 1330-1430 T186 Gene Technology Practical Work in Schools REPEATED Looking back at the progress made in 2015 in giving students “hands-on” practical work with real cellular genetics; Looking forward to the possibilities in 2016. Mary Philpott- CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk Practical Science
1330-1430 W39 Magpie’s Corner This session will harvest treasures gathered from national strategies and improvement programmes brought together with resources, tips and strategies for success for all teachers of science. ASE Helen Roberts- Independent consultant Alison Redmore - University of Hertfordshire a.m.redmore@herts.ac.uk 1330-1430 T43 New AQA KS3 Framework REPEATED An exciting development, in partnership with ENGAGE, providing a clear and coherent framework aligned to GCSE, focused on big ideas, working scientifically and flexible delivery. AQA and ENGAGE subject experts 1330-1430 T40 GCSE Biology Required Practicals Talk with subject experts and experienced teachers about how to plan great lessons with a practical focus that fulfil the GCSE requirements for Biology content. AQA subject experts and experienced teachers New Curricula 1400-1500 S04 Filling the Skills Gap The Rt Hon Lord Baker of Dorking CH was a Conservative Member of Parliament from 1968 to 1997. He held a number of senior Government positions including Secretary of State for Education and Science, during which he introduced the first national curriculum, tests, City Technology Colleges and GrantMaintained Schools. He became a member of the House of Lords in 1997. Through the Baker Dearing Educational Trust, Lord Baker is spearheading the initiative for University Technical Colleges – 30 are already open with 26 opening between 2015-2016. Lord Baker is Chairman of Edge Foundation, an educational charity championing technical, practical and vocational learning, and supporting the newly launched Career Colleges. Lord Baker has written several books including 14-18 A New Vision for Secondary Education, published in 2013. The Rt Hon Lord Baker of Dorking CH Baker Dearing Educational Trust Alex Reynolds - Vice Principal, University Technical College Sheffield http://www.utcolleges.org 1400-1500 T47 Progression Planning in Science’s Big Ideas
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Planning for progression without using levels? Use these materials and ideas to develop your teaching to ensure progression in the Big Ideas in science. Terry Kirk - FunNY Science fun.science.ny@gmail.com New Curricula 1400-1500 T41 Two Years of Flipping My Classes Tips and tricks I’ve learnt over 2 years of flipping my GCSE Science classes. Hear pupils’ perspectives from questionnaires and interviews. StampScience.com Helen Stamp - St George’s British School, Seville www.stampscience.com @StampScience Creative Technology 1400-1500 W179 Tactile Science Diagrams for Visually Impaired and Blind People A workshop about how to construct tactile science diagrams and use them in the classroom for Visually Impaired and Blind People. International Organisation for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) John Oversby - IOSTE NW Europe Region 1400-1500 T48 Think Physics: Pursuing Gender Equality in Science How can teachers tackle the gender imbalance in Physics? This session will review the research evidence and provide practical suggestions to answer this question. Dr Carol Davenport - Think Physics, Northumbria University thinkphysics.org Email: think.physics@ northumbria.ac.uk Research into Practice 1400-1500 T46 Supporting the New A level Physics Courses REPEATED See how you and your students can complete the new practical endorsement, take a look at the new assessments and experience the support on offer. OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science Assessment 1400-1600 D11 Better Practicals, Better Learning: Improve your Skills (Hands-On!) REPEATED A chance to get hands-on and try out new and interesting practical activities covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Many of these are based on the reduced scale principle. Also you can make your own equipment which you get to take back to school with you. Matt Endean - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk Practical Science
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1400-1700 D05 Biology Practicals that Work: Drop-in REPEATED Looking for reliable, engaging, free biology practical ideas? Come along to our hands-on drop-in session for KS3 and new A level practical resources. Dan Jenkins - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) saps.org.uk & facebook.com/ scienceandplants @SAPS_News Practical Science 1430-1530 D04 IOP: Fruit & Sweet Physics An interactive workshop of practical activities that engage students with Physics – all using easily available fruits and sweets. Dan Cottle - Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 1430-1530 W41 IOP: Exoplanet Physics Use far-off planets to inspire students with physics in the classroom. A chance to try five new exoplanet themed curriculum linked practical activities. Taj Bhutta - Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 1430-1530 T49 AQA GCSE Combined Science REPEATED A practical presentation and workshop demonstrating cooperative learning strategies for teaching reading comprehension for secondary colleagues using nonfiction science texts. AQA subject experts New Curricula 1430-1530 T50 Grey Matter: Learning & Teaching Science with the Brain in Mind Experience through science activities how discoveries in cognitive neuroscience are applied to the Next Generation Science Standards teaching strategies and the principles of how students learn science. Carolyn A.Hayes - National Science Teachers Association, USA caahayes@comcast.net Research into Practice 1430-1600 W43 IOP: Voltage or Potential Difference? A clear explanation of pd to use with pupils. Bill Gott- Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science
1430-1600 W42 IOP: Lights, Cameras, Images REPEATED Explore activities for use in the classroom when teaching light, colour and spectra. Find out how to make 3D images and a telescope. Geoffrey Heywood & Ruth Wiltsher Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 1430-1630 W48 10 Great Logging Activities Quick easy and effective datalogging activities to inspire your students. Capture the moment a bulb is switched on and learn how ice-cream was made. Texas Instruments Ian Galloway - Copernican Revolutions www.cpd-physics.com 1430-1630 W47 Making the Link with STEM This session will showcase free materials developed to support global development contexts in your science and technology classroom. (from KS2/3/4) Gareth Price - Centre for Science Education (CSE), SHU makethelink@shu.ac.uk ESD 1500-1600 W49 Great Reading, Great Learning A practical presentation and workshop demonstrating strategies used in primary schools for teaching reading comprehension for secondary colleagues using high-quality nonfiction science texts. Ben Rogers CSciTeach- Norwich Primary Academy readingforlearning.wordpress.com/ Policy into Practice 1500-1600 W62 BOYD Datalogging and Analysis Bring you iPad, Android, Chromebook along to see how Real Data can be shared and analysed over a wifi Network. IDS Education Dan Roberts - Instruments Direct Services Limited daniel@inds.co.uk Creative Technology 1500-1600 W51 Showcase of New Online CPD Courses Experience a free taster of our brand new online courses and an extract from our face-to-face offering, with a comprehensive walk through and example activities. Neil Trevethan - Royal Society of Chemistry - education@rsc.org @RSC_EiC Creative Technology
1500-1600 W52 Mathematics in Science Teaching The importance of mathematics in science, problems of teaching and learning mathematical processes within science and teaching approaches that can be used to overcome the issues. Roni Malek - STEM Centre London 1500-1600 T57 Integrating Maths with Science This session considers how learning science might be enriched by using mathematical approaches to solve and investigate problems. Dr Andy Markwick - Smart Learning Ltd www.smart-learning.co.uk/ase2016 New Curricula 1500-1600 T56 BERG: Re-imagining Practical Notebooks How practical notebooks can help students to work scientifically whilst preparing for the questions in the new A level biology examinations. Dr Neil Ingram - Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol New Curricula 1530-1630 T59 Broadening the STEM offer at KS4! Find out about our exciting qualification designed to develop cross-curricula STEM fluency, placing core skills and competencies at the centre of this Level 2 qualification. AQA subject experts New Curricula 1530-1630 T61 If It Doesn’t Work, It’s Physics Showing nearly two dozen effective practical items from various areas of physics. Many have been described in the ASE’s School Science Review (SSR). This follows similar sessions at recent ASE conferences but with many different topics. Geoff Auty - School Science Review, ASE gnv.auty@gmail.com Practical Science 1530-1630 T60 GCSE Chemistry Required Practicals Talk with subject experts and experienced teachers about how to plan great lessons with a practical focus that fulfil the GCSE requirements for Chemistry content. AQA subject experts and experienced teachers New Curricula 1600-1700 T64 Virtual 3D Science A range of Virtual 3D experiments will be demonstrated and their benefits and limitations will be discussed for a variety
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of different students and circumstances. Dr Robert Lucas - Keylink Computers Ltd www.keylinkcomputers.co.uk Practical Science 1600-1700 W56 Titrations and More... Using dataloggers with titrations. Fussfree accurate titrations with burettes. Linked to key skills in the new A levels. Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest support@data-harvest.co.uk Practical Science 1600-1700 W54 How Important is an Engineer? This interactive session looks at the world of engineering from different perspectives to consider how engineering can be brought into the classroom in a meaningful way. Rebecca Cottrell - Freelance STEM education consultant & Engineering education research student, Aston University becky@shropshirestem.co.uk
Post-16 0930-1030 T04 BERG: Statistical Thinking in Context We have piloted teaching statistics and quantitative concepts to biology students by tying those concepts to biological questions and activities. We now want to explore how to employ similar methods in a school context. Melanie Stefan - University of Edinburgh Research into Practice 1000-1100 FS5 Frontier Science: Facing Up to Climate Change This lecture for teachers will discuss photosynthesis and the compromises that plants make in xylem transport and stomatal to adapt to elevated CO2 under climate change. Jeremy Pritchard - University of Birmingham j.pritchard@bham.ac.uk @drjPritchard 1100-1200 W167 Spectroscopy in a Suitcase workshop Spectroscopy in a Suitcase scheme gives school students the chance to learn about spectroscopy through handson experience. This session includes a hands-on demo of equipment and resources. Selina Kermode - Royal Society of Chemistry education@rsc.org @RSC_EiC Practical Science
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1100-1200 T15 Supporting the New A level Biology Courses REPEATED See how you and your students can complete the new practical endorsement, take a look at the new assessments and experience the support on offer. OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science Assessment
1300-1400 T35 Physics Problem Solving: BPhO & IsaacPhysics The Physics Olympiad and IsaacPhysics resources will be used to illustrate how and why students should attempt these higher level demands and the rewards they bring. Robin Hughes- BPhO & IsaacPhysics rh584@cam.ac.uk
1100-1300 W26 IOP: A level Practicals A brief tour of standard A level experiments: you’ll pick up valuable tips and resources, and swap new ideas. Dan Cottle - Institute of Physics (IOP) Dan Hannard & Nicky Thomas www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science
1330-1430 FS16 Frontier Science: Psychopaths: Are They All Bad? This lecture will review recent developments in our understanding of psychopathy, a severe personality disorder, by focusing oxytocin, empathy and emotional facial expression recognition. Ian Mitchell - University of Birmingham i.j.mitchell@bham.ac.uk
1200-1300 FS15 Frontier Science: Preventing Rheumatoid Arthritis This session will review our understanding of why people develop rheumatoid arthritis and discuss new approaches, from lifestyle changes to drug treatments, which may prevent the disease starting in the first place. University of Birmingham Prof Karim Raza- University of Birmingham www.team-arthritis.eu/
1400-1500 T44 Science on the IB Diploma Programme The International Baccalaureate takes a holistic view of education within a global context. Find out how the science courses on the Diploma Programme reflect this aim. Corry Blades - International Baccalaureate corry.blades@ibo.org New Curricula
1430-1530 T51 Learning Science by Design Challenges Previous research shows that design challenges theoretically are a suitable context for learning science. This session discusses important shortcomings and presents new research on that. Dave H.J. van Breukelen Frank A. Schure Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology d.vanbreukelen@fontys.nl Research into Practice
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1600-1700 FS17 Frontier Science: What’s Bugging Us About Poultry? Campylobacter is currently the most significant cause of bacterial food poisoning in the UK, particularly in poultry meat. What’s being done to address this problem? Fittonia Elgina - Harper Adams University felgina@harper-adams.ac.uk
1500-1700 FS4 Frontier Science: Evolution’s Use of Construction Kits We are attempting to identify forms of information processing that have so far escaped the attention of scientists, and may help us to not only understand the evolution of minds, but also fill gaps in our ability to design intelligent, human-like robots. Professor Aaron Sloman- University of Birmingham www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~axs/
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Friday 8 January Sessions at a glance All Ages Primary 11-19 Post-16 New Curricula - focusing on resources, strategies and activities for the new primary / secondary National Curriculum Practical Science - a hands-on approach to science in the classroom Assessment - research, processes and resources for student assessment
Research into Practice - projects that have been developed to research and tackle challenges in science teaching and learning Policy into Practice - translating ideas into
classroom practice ranging from careers to inclusion Creative Technology - ideas and resources for utilising new technology in the science classroom Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) - approaches to engaging students with global education Space in School - links for education to the current Mission Principia Biology in the Real World (BitW) - offer a day of sessions dedicated to research that can support primary and secondary biology teaching Frontier Science - Scientists from The University of Birmingham and leading universities across the UK share insights into their cutting-edge research
All Ages 0930-1030 T72 Space Exploration Became a Reality for the Boy Next Door Hear how I realised my dream to travel in space. A career leading from school to a medical degree, to my role as medical officer for the International Space Station. André Kuipers - European Space Agency esa.conference.bureau@esa.int Space 0930-1030 T75 I worked on the Rosetta... Awe & Wonder The last ten years have been a long, exciting journey for Rosetta, featuring Earth, Mars and two asteroid flybys. Get an insight into its development and its
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mission on Philae. Dr Matt Taylor- European Space Agency (ESA) ESA.Conference.Bureau@esa.int Space 0930-1030 T74 Teachers’ Behaviour in School – What Can We Apply From Psychology? Exploring the way ideas and evidence from workplace psychology might further improve the work of science teachers, departments, schools and providers of professional development. David Shakespeare - Square 2 Learning www.square2learning.co.uk Research into Practice 0930-1030 FS7 Frontier Science: The Sound of the Trees Health and wellbeing is closely linked with our environment; this lecture will consider why we like to spend time in woodland; is evolution the reason? Jenny Shepherd - University of Birmingham/BIFoR shephJEA@bham.ac.uk 0930-1100 FS6 Frontier Science: Interacting with Computer-Based Natural Environments – Virtual Reality for Intensive Care and Beyond Experience for yourself how Virtual Reality “window” scenes of forests and coastal paths are helping patients to recover, relax and rehabilitate, from those regaining consciousness in Intensive Care to others who, in mainstream wards or inner city hospitals, would otherwise be confronted with depressing real-world window views of bricks, steel and glass. Prof Robert Stone - University of Birmingham www.birmingham.ac.uk/stone 1000-1100 S27 Dr Lucie Green: Engaging Science Dr. Lucie Green is a Royal Society University Research Fellow based at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL’s Department of Space and Climate Physics and studies
activity in the atmosphere of our nearest star, the Sun. She is very active in public engagement with science and regularly gives public talks as well as running her departmental public engagement programme. She sits on the Advisory Board for the Science Museum and is a Governor of the UCL Academy. She recently became Chief Stargazer at the Society for Popular Astronomy. Dr Lucie Green- Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL 1000-1100 T92 Science, Literacy and a Missing Link This session introduces an exciting new reading scheme which aims to promote science reading for interest and enjoyment, too often overlooked in our science programmes Project (500) Schools Ruth Jarman - School of Education, Queen’s University r.jarman@qub.ac.uk 1000-1100 T80 Improving Antibiotic Use With The e-Bug Resources Children are super-spreaders! Educating young people about infections will help us all stay healthier, and reduce the need for antibiotics. Learn how with e-Bug. Vicki Young - e-Bug, Public Health England e-Bug@phe.gov.uk @eBug_UK Research into Practice 1100-1400 D06 Cambridge Science Centre: On The Road REPEATED Cambridge Science Centre: On the Road A pop-up science centre in your school! Cambridge Science Centre www.cambridgesciencecentre.org/otr Creative Technology 1130-1230 FS9 Frontier Science: Imaging of the Joints in Arthritis Newer imaging techniques can identify subclinical disease, and so dramatically improve our ability to predict outcome and therefore direct treatment in early disease, and change the way we look at remission. Andrew Filer - University of Birmingham
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1130-1230 S09 Global Learning: Cathryn Gathercole Cathryn Gathercole is Director of Tide~ global learning, a teachers network based in Birmingham, UK who seek to promote global learning as an entitlement for all young people. Cathryn trained as a secondary teacher, and taught in schools in the north of England and Namibia for 12 years. Since 2003 she has worked in development education, firstly as manager of the East Midlands Network for Global Perspectives in Schools, then as Education Manager for International Development NGO Practical Action, and more recently at Tide~ global learning. Cathryn Garthercole - Tide~ global learning ESD 1200-1300 T108 Unconscious Bias in the Classroom: Gender and You Most people are unconsciously biased. In Science Education, bias tends to associate males with science. What affect does this have on your students? Jaimie Miller-Friedmann - University of Oxford jaimie.miller-friedmann@education.ox.ac. uk Research into Practice 1230-1330 T141 How to Start and Run a Big STEM Project This session is designed to inform teachers about launching and running a big STEM project and to encourage schools to run their own projects. Izzi Monk & Allan Russell - Ryburn Valley High School FlightSim@ryburn.calderdale.sch.uk 1230-1330 FS10 Frontier Science: Nitrogen, Too Much of a Good Thing? Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plants but it can also be a pollutant, learn about nitrogen pollution and how you can improve your nitrogen footprint. Dr Carly Stevens- Lancaster University www.research.lancs.ac.uk/portal/en/
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people/carly-stevens(db949bcb-c3bd4631-baa3-11aa0220c2b6).html 1245-1345 T113 Memory, Inhibition & The Brain Learning counterintuitive concepts is often limited by children’s ability to inhibit preexisting ideas. This session explores how evidence from educational neuroscience can inform classroom practice. Derek Bell - Learnus Helen Darlington - Helsby High School derek@campanulaconsulting.co.uk www. learnus.co.uk Research into Practice 1300-1400 FS11 Frontier Science: Resistant Hypertension, a Sympathetic Approach What is hypertension? This interactive session will examine the control of blood pressure and discuss how it might be treated if it gets too high. Prem Kumar - University of Birmingham www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/cem/ CVRS/Kumar-Prem.aspx 1400-1445 S08 Regional Schools Commissioner for the West Midlands As the Regional Schools Commissioner for the West Midlands, Pank Patel is responsible for making decisions about the academies and free schools across the region. Before becoming the Commissioner in 2014, Pank Patel was the Headteacher of Wood Green Academy in Wednesbury. Pank Patel - Schools Commissioners Group, DfE 1400-1500 FS12 Frontier Science: Probing Black Holes With Lasers The lecture will introduce a new way of exploring the Universe with gravitational waves, combining the very small measurements at a level of a tiny fraction of an atom - with the very large - probing the history of structure formation in the Universe. Dr Ilya Mandel- University of Birmingham 1400-1500 S11 ASE Presidential Address: Danielle George Prof Danielle George is Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and a Professor in the Microwave and Communications Systems research group
at the University of Manchester. She completed her BSc in Astrophysics, MSc in Radio Astronomy at The Victoria University of Manchester based at Jodrell Bank Observatory, and her PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with UMIST. She worked at Jodrell Bank Observatory as a senior Radio Frequency Engineer until 2006 when she took up a lectureship post in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Prof Danielle George - University of Manchester © Paul Wilkinson 1430-1530 FS13 Frontier Science: Radioactive Plants Can we make milk healthier using grass? This talk hopes to show we can exploit natural variation in elemental uptake by grasses to reduce concentration of radioactive elements in milk in contaminated areas. Beth Penrose - NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Uni of Nottingham 1530-1615 S30 Professional Learning Journey Discover how science organisations are ready to support your professional learning journey as a science teacher. ASE, National Science Learning Network & Wellcome Trust
the curriculum should be governmentcontrolled or informed through an independent panel of subject experts. The Royal Society Policy into Practice 1600-1700 T145 Girls and Engineering Much has been done to encourage girls to become engineers but the UK has less professional engineers than any other country in Europe, why? Jonathan Richardson - National Grid nationalgrideducation.com 1615-1700 S12 Science and School Leadership
Malcolm was educated at Ashington Grammar School, Northumberland and Leicester University, where he graduated with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Chemistry and Mathematics. Join him for a perspective on science policy for school and college leaders. Malcolm Trobe, Policy Director - ASCL 1615-1700 S28 Governors Supporting Science Teaching
1530-1630 T139 Improving Science & Health Education With The e-Bug Resources This session will show teachers what educational resources are on offer from e-Bug, and how they can use the resources in their teaching. Vicki Young- e-Bug, Public Health England www.e-Bug.eu Email: e-Bug@phe.gov.uk @eBug_UK Research into Practice
A session both for governors and for those science leaders who want to develop a strong argument for support of science. Wellcome Trust National Governors’ Association
1600-1700 W182 Global Learning KS2 (upper) and KS3 teacher workshop around the DfID and RGS-IBG funded ASE resources to support the new UN Sustainable Development Goals from January 2016. ASE Marianne Cutler - ASE Helen Harden, Paul Hulme ESD
ASE and PSTT Deidre Doherty - Mill Strand Integrated Primary School, County Antrim Sarah Eames - Sandfield Close Primary School, Leicester. Kirsten Mould - Mary Webb School & Science College, Shropshire Clarysyl Dellor - St Peter's Primary School, Staffordshire
1600-1700 S31 Should the Curriculum be Informed by an Independent Expert Panel? A panel debate session between policymakers and teachers on whether
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0930-1100 W65 Earth Theme: Exploring Rock, Soil, Water, Fossil Hands on rocks, soils, water and fossils. Elizabeth Devon, Chris King & Peter Kennett - Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU) www.earthscienceeducation.com Practical Science
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1030-1130 W74 Working Scientifically to Deliver The Curriculum Practical activities which help deliver the ‘working scientifically’ aspect of the Primary Curriculum. These activities use easily-sourced materials and equipment. Martin Wesley - Sphere Science Ltd www.spherescience.co.uk Practical Science 1100-1200 T99 Assessing Scientific Understanding This session provides a simple, manageable system to support teachers in all year groups to plan and assess scientific understanding. Liz Lawrence Assessment 1100-1200 W81 Assessing Primary Science Without a Test? This session outlines practical ideas and activities easily useable in primary classrooms for both formative and summative assessment feeding into a simple progress tracker. Debbie Eccles - Primarily Science primarilyscience@googlemail.com Assessment 1100-1200 T97 Children as Engineers: Learning Science The ‘Children as Engineers’ project paired ITT and undergraduate engineering students to enact engineering challenges in primary schools, raising interest in STEM subjects and empowering students. Juliet Edmonds & Fay Lewis - University of the West of England (UWE) Juliet.edmonds@uwe.ac.uk 1100-1200 W78 Having Fun Teaching Science Fun, interesting activities to promote cross curricular learning, that develop mathematics, provide a context for writing. Including asexual reproduction, evolution, working scientifically and fossils. Hellen Ward - Canterbury Christ Church University Keith Remnant - Putting Learning First Hellen.ward@canterbury.ac.uk New Curricula 1100-1200 T100 “Curiouser and Curiouser” Learn how curious children make sense of the scientific phenomena in the world around them by raising, investigating and discovering answers to their own questions. Debbie Myers - Canterbury Christ Church University Maria McGrory - Hudson Road Primary School
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www.pstt.org.uk/funding-and-projects/ projects/supporting-pupils-independentenquiry-studies-in-science-year-56-pupils. aspx Research into Practice 1100-1200 W82 Teaching Evolution in Primary Schools Activities and background information for primary teachers who will be teaching evolution Millgate House Education www.millgatehouse.co.uk New Curricula 1130-1230 W83 Tim Peake Signed our Space Passport Witness the power of Space to engage and inspire students across the whole Primary curriculum. Share our Tim Peake and Rolls Royce science prize experience. Julie Wiskow- Rode Heath Primary Chris Colclough - ASE cpcsms@dial.pipex.com Space 1200-1300 W86 Get out more: Inspiring Science in the Outdoor Classroom Ideas for utilising the outdoor classroom to engage the youngest children in investigating the world around them and working and thinking like scientists. Jane Winter - CIEC University of York Practical Science 1215-1315 D07 Primary Pop-Up Inspiring ideas for the primary science classrooms. ASE Practical Science 1245-1345 T121 Making Space for Me Making Space for Me is a SEERIH innovative project in association with the UK Space Agency. What do primary school communities think Space Science is? Dr Lynne Bianchi - The University of Manchester Toby Tyler, Sarah Dakin www.fascinate.manchester.ac.uk Space 1300-1400 W96 Primary Engineering: Design & Test a Fan Boat Primary Engineering - design, make and test your own fan boat whilst linking to the new science and DT curricula, in this popular and inspirational workshop. Caroline Alliston - Technology for Fun www.technologyforfun.co.uk @technologyfun Practical Science
1300-1400 W97 Investigating the Environment. KS1 & 2. Investigations of invertebrates, trees and flowers, which fulfil requirements of the new Science Curriculum, their identification, classification and recording through ICT and art. Lynette Merrick - Gatekeeper Educational Ltd. www.gatekeeperel.co.uk ESD 1300-1400 W94 Explore Earth Science with Lottie Doll... Join Fossil Hunter Lottie doll and the Jurassic Coast Team to explore a series of activities specifically designed for Early Years and KS1. Dr Anjana Khatwa Ford - Jurassic Coast Team www.lottie.com/blogs/super-science Practical Science 1330-1430 T117 Thinking, Doing, Talking Science A win-win scenario: strategies for primary science lessons that are proven to improve pupils’ attitudes towards and attainment in science. Helen Wilson - Oxford Brookes University Bridget Holligan - Science Oxford Pam Hanley - Institute for Effective Education, University of York www.thinkingdoingtalkingscience.org Research into Practice 1330-1430 W99 Look, Think, Imagine, Reflect KS2 Taking everyday objects – a practical exploration of how children’s ideas can be shared, developed, refined and deepened. An eyes-on, hands-on, minds-on, bodieson workshop! Wendy Precious- Entrust Mary Darby - Keele & North Staffordshire Primary SCITT wendy.precious@entrust-ed.co.uk Practical Science 1330-1430 W101 The Foundations of Science Learning Explore, first-hand, big ideas and processes in science in the Foundation Stage. Collins Education Jane Turner - University of Hertfordshire www.collins.co.uk 1330-1430 W100 Assessing Science: Using Guided Learning Strategies Assessing without levels demands teachers make confident judgements about children’s progress towards subject
security: using guided learning strategies may offer a practical way forward. Nicola Beverley- Nicola Beverley Consultancy Ltd Craig Early - The Boston West Academy nicbev@live.co.uk Assessment 1330-1530 W98 Particle World for Primary New resources for Particle Physics in Primary Schools: the fascinating world of particles is explained with reference to current research, in a way that it is accessible for primary school children. Cristina Lazzeroni- University of Birmingham c.lazzeroni@bham.ac.uk Practical Science 1400-1500 W105 Health & Safety for Primary Science Coordinators In one hour find out the key facts about managing Science H&S in your school and what a risk assessment should really look like. Matt Endean - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk Practical Science 1400-1530 W107 Earth Theme: Active Earth Evolution, fossils and Earth processes in action. Elizabeth Devon, Chris King & Peter Kennett - Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU) www.earthscienceeducation.com Practical Science 1400-1600 W66 Gopher Science Laboratory Using new biology resources developed by See Science on behalf of the Society of Biology, Cerian Angharad and Liz Terry will outline the practical activities and how they can be used in schools. Cerian Angharad & Liz Terry - See Science www.see-science.co.uk @SeeScience Practical Science 1415-1515 W116 Engagement: Deep Learning The session will explore the importance of 'engaging' children in meaningful scientific learning and suggest some ways in which this might be achieved. Dr Colin Forster, Russell Shalofsky & Jude Penny - University of Gloucestershire http://www.pstt.org.uk/ext/cpd/dramaticscience/index.html Research into Practice 1445-1545 W109 Using Drama to Excite at KS2 The drama activities introduced will address concepts we know children find challenging to understand.
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Deb McGregor - Oxford Brookes University & The Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) www.azteachscience.co.uk/ext/cpd/ dramatic-science/index.html Research into Practice 1445-1545 T128 Working Scientifically in Zoos & School Activities collaboratively developed by teachers and zoo educators where students ‘Identified and Classified’ exotic species in a zoo and UK biodiversity in local green spaces. Rachel Haydon & Stephanie Pace - ZSL London Zoo stephanie.pace@zsl.org @rachelhaydon 1445-1545 W117 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 inquiry-based learning using fiction and non-fiction texts. Bill Badders, Past President NSTA National Science Teachers Association, USA baddersb@roadrunner.com Practical Science 1445-1545 T129 Assessing and Enabling Science Inquiry We will share some of our activities, assessment tools and research findings that explore how to enable children to reveal their understanding of science inquiry. Dr. Natasha Serret & Prof Paul Black King’s College, London assistme.ku.dk/ Assessment 1445-1545 W115 Science and the Early Years This hands-on, practical session will help to enhance the skills and confidence of those teaching science to early years. Linda Atherton info@lindaatherton.co.uk New Curricula 1445-1545 W113 Crest Star Hands-on Investigation Help Cosmic and Gem solve STEM challenges through practical investigation. The CREST Star workshop will include new additions to the scheme, the chance to try activities and free resources. Adrian Fenton - British Science Association www.britishscienceassociation.org/ creststar Practical Science
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1500-1600 W118 Primary Science in Context How do you get science into a topic? This workshop will explore how to deliver science in context, from effective planning to meaningful activities. Marc Neesam - Royal Society of Chemistry Tom Holloway - Hillcroft Primary School education@rsc.org @RSC_EiC Research into Practice
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1500-1700 W120 Primary Palaeontology Rocks Fabulous fossils from around the world. Hold fossils that are 3,500 million years old. Practical activities for KS2 - KS4 presented by Geologist Dr Mike Leddra. Dr Mike Leddra & Chris Colclough STEMNET chris.colclough@rtcnorth.co.uk Practical Science
1600-1700 W128 Earth Theme: Investigating Earth’s Structure Earth’s structure without misconceptions interactive activities. Elizabeth Devon, Chris King & Peter Kennett - Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU) www.earthscienceeducation.com Practical Science
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1600-1700 W123 The ESERO Tim Peake Primary Project 1,000 schools will be taking part in the Tim Peake Primary Project over the next two years. Get your school involved through the educational resources linked to Tim’s mission. Tom Lyons - National STEM Centre www.slcs.ac.uk/ase2016 @ScienceVoice Space
Discover resources on conservation of habitats, bird identification, endangered species and how to protect them. Set up your school grounds to be welcoming to birds. Dr Adam Dutton - RSPB Practical Science 1600-1700 W126 Start With A Bang! Learn to introduce a topic to your students that will spark their interest and engage them in science. Led by Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum. Thinnktank Birmingham Science Museum tom.dipple@birminghammuseums.org.uk Practical Science 1600-1700 W125 Organised Chaos Organised Chaos is a SEERIH innovative project focused on exploring how real science works, at the Diamond Lightsource facility in Oxfordshire, appropriate for KS1, 2 and 3. The University of Manchester Tina Whittaker, Greg Michael & Amy Egan www.fascinate.manchester.ac.uk Practical Science 1600-1700 W127 Using Drama to Innovate at KS1 The drama activities engaged in, will address concepts we know children find challenging to understand. Oxford Brookes University & Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) www.azteachscience.co.uk/ext/cpd/
1600-1700 T144 Developing Early Years Science Young children tend to view all members of the same species as identical. Ways of fostering the development of ideas about variability will be presented. Linda McGuigan & Terry Russell University of Liverpool l.mcguigan@liv.ac.uk Policy into Practice
1600-1700 W118 Primary Science in Context How do you get science into a topic? This workshop will explore how to deliver science in context, from effective planning to meaningful activities. Marc Neesam - Royal Society of Chemistry Tom Holloway - Hillcroft Primary School education@rsc.org @RSC_EiC Research into Practice
11-19 0900-1000 W58 IOP: Medical Physics There will be a variety of hands on activities to give you ideas about how to teach medical physics topics to GCSE students. Dr Abby Bell - Sir Christopher Hatton Academy Helen Pollard - Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 0900-1000 W61 IOP: Communicating with Waves This workshop looks at experiments to
support the teaching of how waves are used for communication. Low-cost options exist to enhance your students’ learning. Gerry Blake - Institute of Physics (IOP) Roger Randé - County Upper School www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 0900-1000 W60 IOP: Encouraging Group Work in Physics Discover approaches to support students in working together in physics lessons. Neal Gupta- Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics 0930-1030 W183 Language of Mathematics in Science: New Guidance Materials KS3/4 teacher workshop to preview the guidance in this forthcoming publication arising from a Nuffield Foundation funded ASE project. Find out how it can be used to clarify some of the issues about the use of mathematics in science. Richard Needham, Richard Boohan Marianne Cutler - ASE 0930-1030 T78 Developing Talk at KS4 Developing talk at KS4 highlights misconceptions, supports assessment and saves time, come and visit us to find out how! Jo Moules & Jo Horlock - Millgate House Education www.millgatehouse.co.uk Assessment 0930-1030 T73 IOPP: How to Get Published A comprehensive guide to getting an article published, including choosing the right journal, writing your paper, top ten tips for getting published, copyright, peer review and ethical issues. Kerry Hopkins & Gary Williams - IOP Publishing ped@iop.org Research into Practice
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Dan Roberts & Steve Emery - Instruments Direct Services Limited daniel@inds.co.uk Creative Technology 0930-1030 W63 Energy for the Future: Free Resources An introduction to free tools and resources about energy use and energy choices, including a carbon calculator and information on 30 energy sources and ways of using energy. Centre for Alternative Technology education@cat.org.uk 0930-1030 W59 IOP: Real Graphs from Real Data In this workshop delegates will explore innovative methods of teaching graph drawing concepts including uncertainty and lines of best fit using hands-on activities with extremely low-cost resources. Stuart Farmer - Robert Gordon’s College/ Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 0930-1030 T77 It’s All About That Base! How can ALL learners acquire solid conceptual foundations in chemistry, including “tricky bits”? This session challenges conventional thinking and includes some high quality, free resources. Bill Green - University of Wolverhampton billgreen@wlv.ac.uk 0930-1130 W181 Particle Teaching Resources Particle Physics Resources to Inspire Learning: Research Into Practice. This session revises the particle physics school curriculum and gives an update on the latest results from the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Cristina Lazzeroni- University of Birmingham c.lazzeroni@bham.ac.uk Research into Practice
0930-1030 T104 Pupil Self-Study at A Level Focusing on methods & resources to help A level Chemistry pupils learn through self-study. Ideas could be transferred to other science subjects. Dr. Megan Ravetz- Helsby High School mravetz@helsbyhigh.org.uk Research into Practice
0930-1130 W112 iPad in the Lab REPEATED Use an iPad to collect data from an experiment, and to put together a practical report using a range of different media. Jonathan Scott - Stormfront www.stormfront.co.uk Creative Technology
0930-1030 W50 Go! Motion; Physics in Action Come and have a play in our physics circus! Using the Award Winning Vernier Go Motion are you able to walk to line? Measure g? IDS Education
1000-1100 T91 Waves, Resonance and Sonic Booms Waves occur in all areas of physics, mechanics, electricity, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, atomic phenomena ... They have common properties that will
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be demonstrated. Dr Cyril Isenberg C.Isenberg@kent.ac.uk 1000-1100 T81 Encouraging Curiosity: Expanding Horizons Through Video With inspirational ideas for the classroom, explore how powerful curated video content for teachers and students drives curiosity and learning. Richard Wong - Discovery Education www.discoveryeducation.co.uk @DiscoveryEdUK Creative Technology 1000-1100 W68 Remember the Egg Race Ideas will be offered which can be adapted to suit ALL levels of education, to illustrate how short competitions using simple materials can be used to promote practical and thinking skills (and be good fun). Geoff Auty - School Science Review, ASE gnv.auty@gmail.com Practical Science 1000-1100 T88 Tell Each Other There Is No Energy in Food and Fuel The energy store for respiration of food and combustion of fuel is the fuel/oxygen system, not the food or fuel – tell-eachother the implications for teaching. Keith Ross - ASE & ATSE www.scienceissues.org.uk 1000-1100 T83 Word Games By The Dozen! There are myriad word games that engage pupils so as to encourage them to become familiar with the JARGON of science. William Hirst - William’s Games www.WilliamsGames.org 1000-1100 W70 Developing Your Science Team Discover resources and support to help you develop your science team, including experienced teachers, technicians and those members of your team who are starting out. Becca Knowles - National Science Learning Network www.slcs.ac.uk/ase2016 @ScienceVoice 1000-1100 T89 New GCSE Gateway Suite (KS4 Assessment) REPEATED Everything you wanted to know about the new Gateway Suite - but were too afraid to ask. A presentation of OCR’s new Gateway science suite. OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science Assessment
1000-1100 W72 Practical Electrostatics Using a novel handheld, High-voltage electrostatic generator and engaging activities to illustrate electrostatics. More than electroscopes! Iain Davison & Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest support@data-harvest.co.uk Practical Science 1000-1100 T86 Spaced Learning Project Interested in neuro-scientific research and what happens in the brain when learning occurs? Attend and be surprised by how neuroscience ideas might help raise attainment. Alastair Gittner - Stocksbridge High School Farhana Zaman - Hallam Teaching Schools Alliance /Notre Dame High School fzaman@hallamtsa.org.uk Research into Practice
1030-1130 T93 Reduced Scale Science: A New Way to Improve Practical Work REPEATED Practical procedures for pupils using conventional equipment are often timeconsuming and left out of teaching, consequently lowering pupil expectations of secondary school science. Small-scale chemistry is quick, saves on chemicals and offers variety in approach. Bob Worley - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk Practical Science 1100-1200 T96 Let’s Think Secondary Science: A School’s Perspective In this session teachers from several participating schools will describe their experience of implementing the innovative Let’s Think Secondary Science approach. Let’s Think Secondary Science www.letsthink.org.uk
1000-1100 T84 School Farms Network The School Farms Network will establish an interactive hands-on area and run a session outlining the need for continued secondary school engagement, involving living organisms. School Farms Network Geoff Carr - Chipping Campden School gcarr@ccsacademy.net Practical Science
1100-1200 FS19 Frontier Science: Life in Earth This session will explore the remarkable diversity of organisms that live below ground and explain how they make soils healthy. New views of the underworld guaranteed! Prof Karl Ritz - University of Nottingham www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences/ people/karl.ritz
1000-1130 W71 Making Interactive Videos Using EDPuzzle Do you use videos in your classroom or for flipped learning? Want to learn how to make your videos more interactive and personal for free? Helen Stamp - Edpuzzle www.EDpuzzle.com @StampScience @EDPuzzle Creative Technology
1100-1200 W80 Lab Design On The Cheap New labs or sprucing up old ones? An introduction to how labs can be updated, refreshed or designed to support good practical teaching and learning, without costing the earth. Mark Langley - National Science Learning Network www.slcs.ac.uk/ase2016 @ScienceVoice
1000-1200 T85 Yes We Can! A series of demonstration practicals thought to be banned or restricted by many, that can be carried out safely and effectively. Phil Bunyan- ASE Safeguards (Supported by CLEAPSS) www.ase.org.uk Practical Science
1100-1230 W76 IOP: Lights, Cameras, Images REPEATED Explore activities for use in the classroom when teaching light, colour and spectra. Find out how to make 3D images and a telescope. Dan Cottle - Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science
1015-1100 T71 BitW: Biofilms - Greater Than the Sum of Their Parts Discover the impact biofilms can have in understanding biology. Society for General Microbiology & Linnean Society of London Prof Jo Verran - Manchester Metropolitan University
1100-1300 T98 IOP: The Trials and Trails of Particle Physics Teachers will learn novel ways to use the Mx-10 detector to show pupils the characteristics of ionising radiation. David Cotton & Helen Pollard - Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education
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@TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 1100-1300 D12 Better Practicals, Better Learning: Improve your Skills (Hands-On!) REPEATED A chance to get hands-on and try out new and interesting practical activities covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Many of these are based on the reduced scale principle. Matt Endean - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk Practical Science 1130-1215 T68 BitW: Britain’s Plant Health Scientists Ash dieback? Bleeding canker? Charles Lane explores the hidden world of plant pathology, now on the GCSE Biology curriculum. Talk sponsored by Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) Dr Charles Lane - FERA @SAPS_News 1130-1230 T101 Assessing Progress for OCR Gateway GCSE 2016 This session explores practical, formative and summative approaches to assessing science for the new GCSE Curriculum. Oxford University Press Andrew Chandler-Grevatt & Philippa Gardom-Hulme www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science @OxfordEdScience New Curricula 1130-1230 S32 Is Practical Work in Science Misunderstood and Badly Used?
Join a panel of experts to clarify the role of practical work and debate whether it can truly be assessed. AQA with experts from across science education Practical Science 1130-1230 W75 IOP: Gender Balance in Physics A look at findings from the IOP’s improving gender balance projects; including suggestions for whole-school work and practical advice for the physics classroom. Natasha Plaister - Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education
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@TakeOnPhysics Research into practice 1130-1230 T105 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Sciences: Supporting Success in Science. REPEATED Find out more from our subject experts on how our new GCSE Sciences and services are designed to support you and your students make progress. Pearson New Curricula 1130-1300 W84 Earth Theme: The Dynamic Rock Cycle Rock cycle for KS3 Earth Science Elizabeth Devon, Chris King & Peter Kennett - Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU) www.earthscienceeducation.com Practical Science 1130-1330 W67 The Amgen Biotech Experience This workshop will illustrate the Amgen Biotech Experience, an innovative science education program that provides teacher professional development, curriculum materials, and research-grade equipment and supplies to secondary schools. University of Hertfordshire STEM Learning Centre Alison McCree - University of Hertfordshire Gil Webdell www.amgenbiotechexperience.com/ Practical Science 1145-1245 W87 Creating Novel & Challenging Experiments Creating ways for working scientifically can be a challenge. This session explores a range of novel activities that are presented to challenge learners’ ideas about the science they are learning. Dr Andy Markwick - Smart Learning Ltd www.smart-learning.co.uk/ase2016 Practical Science 1200-1300 W77 IOP: Physics and Athletics This hands-on workshop covers approaches for teaching physics at KS3 and KS4, using the context of athletics, including measurement, motion, force analysis and momentum. Nicky Thomas & Helen Pollard - Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 1200-1300 W89 Health & Safety for Heads of Science In one hour find out the key facts about
managing H&S in your department and what a risk assessment should really look like. Steve Jones - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk Practical Science
series can support your physics teaching, including the new A level specifications. Oxford University Press Keith Johnson www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science New Curricula
1200-1330 W88 What’s New in Physics Breakthroughs are happening every day – from the quantum to the cosmos – and this workshop provides an accessible overview of the most exciting development in physics. Damian Pope & Greg Dick - Perimeter Institute www.perimeterinstitute.ca
1300-1400 T187 The Latest Developments in Microscale Chemistry REPEATED This talk with demonstrations shows how these procedures assist with classroom management, challenging misconceptions and provide new experiences – “In a little you can see a lot.” Bob Worley - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk Practical Science
1215-1300 T67 BitW: Hormones, Homeostasis and Health An overview of the functions of hormones, how they signal their messages and the homeostatic mechanisms controlling their release, as well as what can go wrong. Prof Saffron Whitehead - Society for Endocrinology 1230-1330 T112 Assessment & Tracking in Secondary Science Assessment should clearly indicate what to teach next. This workshop will explore an approach which positions progress tracking at the heart of effective teaching. Collins Education Ed Walsh - Cornwall Learning edmundwalsh@hotmail.com Assessment 1230-1330 W91 Evidencing Pupil Progress in Science Lessons Workshop exploring effective strategies for gauging progress within lessons and over a period of time, whilst maintaining engagement and an enthusiasm for learning in science. Melanie Ellis & Hannah Turner - The Cambridge and Peterborough Science Learning Partnership (CaPe) www.swaveseyvc.co.uk/ Assessment 1230-1330 W93 Chocolate Science! Learn more about the AQA scheme of work to teach engaging science and to support and build confidence in science foundation tier students. AQA Dr Alex Holmes- Davison CE High School for Girls Practical Science 1300-1400 T115 Advanced For You series Discover how the ‘Advanced For You’
1300-1400 T116 GCSE Twenty First Century Science from 2016 Come to hear the University of York team talk about the new teaching resources and assessment approaches for GCSE Twenty First Century Science 2016. Mary Whitehouse & Alistair Moore University of York Science Education Group uyseg@york.ac.uk New Curricula 1330-1415 T70 BitW: 10% Human - the Impact of Microbial Partners on Animal Life There are more bacterial cells in your body than cells of your own. How do these bacteria affect individual animals and populations? British Ecological Society Professor Greg Hurst- University of Liverpool 1330-1430 T119 A Level question writing workshop REPEATED For teachers who want to understand the construction of questions, enabling you to compose better in-class assessments and prepare students better for exams. AQA subject expert Assessment 1330-1430 T120 Let’s Think Secondary Science: The Impact of CPD on Teachers In this session we will explore the impact of the innovative CPD that has been used to introduce the Let’s Think Secondary Science approach into schools. Let’s Think Secondary Science Lorraine McCormack - Brunel University London www.letsthink.org.uk Research into Practice
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1330-1430 T122 Young People on the Global Stage Share some of the learning from the current EU project ‘Young people on the global stage: their education and their influence.’ Cathryn Garthercole - Tide~ global learning ESD 1400-1500 W106 IOP: How to Run an Engineering Day Bob skeleton is an extreme sport in which athletes slide down an ice covered track on a sled. You will build a model of the bob skeleton and be shown how to organise an engineering day based on this sport. Neal Gupta - Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education Email: nealgupta@ me.com @TakeOnPhysics 1400-1500 T123 Science Learning Partnerships The Science Learning Network Central Consortium runs teacher-led CPD through Science Learning Partnerships. Discover how the partnerships have developed and how you can get involved to enhance your skills and teaching. Wayne Jarvis - National Science Learning Network Central Consortium www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk/ 1400-1500 W108 Preparation and Properties of Gases Gain the benefit of CERG (Chemistry Education Research Group) and explore developing microscale techniques. Alan Goodwin - CERG (Chemistry Education Research Group) Research into Practice 1400-1600 W111 Really Working Scientifically! The workshop will look at ways to support KS3 & 4 students asking meaningful questions in inquiry science using teacher-designed resources and research strategies. Ruth Amos - UCL Institute of Education Dr Marcus Grace - University of Southampton sites.google.com/site/parrisefp7/ New Curricula 1400-1600 D09 Better Practicals, Better Learning: Improve your Skills (Hands-On!) REPEATED A chance to get hands-on and try out new and interesting practical activities covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Many of these are based on the reduced scale
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principle. Matt Endean - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk Practical Science 1400-1600 W104 IOP: Engaging Radioactivity Demonstrations and Simulations This workshop will focus on effective and engaging demonstrations and simulations to teach radioactivity and half-life. Alessio Bernardelli - Institute of Physics (IOP) Paul Hards - Gloucester High School for Girls www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 1400-1600 T124 IOP: Using Networks for School-based Teacher CPD A panel discussion focusing on the principles and practice of using a schoolled model to facilitate CPD for science teachers. David Cameron - Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics 1400-1600 W102 IOP: Thinking on Your Feet Football and Physics Using the IOP’s ‘Thinking on your feet: football and physics’ resource, developed with Arsenal FC, to teach physics to students of all ages. Dr Lawrence Cattermole - Institute of Physics (IOP) Lewis Matheson - Beechen Cliff School www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 1400-1700 D08 Biology Practicals that Work: Drop-in REPEATED Looking for reliable, engaging, free biology practical ideas? Come along to our handson, drop-in session for KS3 and new A level practical resources. Dan Jenkins - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) saps.org.uk & facebook.com/ scienceandplants @SAPS_News 1415-1500 T69 BitW: Personalised Medicines This growing area of biology captures the interest of the media and students. Dr Virginia Acha - Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry & British Pharmacological Society
1430-1530 T126 Maths Skills for A level Biology Find out about support and resources for biology teachers with ways to teach the required harder maths content in new A levels. James Penny - Oxford University Press www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science New Curricula 1430-1530 W114 Penguins, Polar Bears & Melting Ice Penguins, polar bears and melting ice. Young polar scientists explain the latest on climate change with practical experiments and lesson ideas. Liz Pasteur - International Polar Foundation; UK Polar Network ESD 1430-1530 W103 IOP: Using Models to Teach Electricity We will investigate the use of 4 or 5 different models in teaching the basics of current electricity. Explore common misconceptions Angela Forrest- Institute of Physics (IOP) Paul Hards - Gloucester High School for Girls www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 1430-1530 T111 Science Rocks! An introduction to a range of ways of using of video technology and social media to accelerate learning, improve engagement and encourage independent learning. James Rolfe - Judgemeadow Community College @JudgemeadowSci or @ TeacherJames703 Creative Technology 1445-1530 S10 East London Science School Before founding the East London Science School, which opened in 2013, David Perks taught physics for over twenty-five years in state schools. He is a passionate defender of academic science education and was the author of the main essay in ‘What is science education for?’ (2006). David writes more broadly on education and the relationship between science and society. He originated the Institute of Ideas and Pfizer Debating Matters sixth form debating competition and is co-founder of The Physics Factory a national initiative to
revitalise physics education in state schools which launched in September 2008. David Perks - Founder and Principal, East London Science School www.eastlondonscienceschool.co.uk 1500-1600 T130 Assessing Progress for AQA GCSE 2016 This session explores practical, formative and summative approaches to assessing science for the new GCSE Curriculum. Andrew Chandler-Grevatt & Lawrie Ryan Oxford University Press www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science @OxfordEdScience Assessment 1500-1600 T131 Smart Assessment for KS3 Practicals How can you best assess practicals at KS3? This workshop provides strategies and resources on developing robust models for practical assessment. Smart Learning Ltd Dr Alex Holmes - Teacher with assessment PHD www.smart-learning.co.uk/ase2016 Assessment 1500-1545 T11 BitW: How Sitting May Block the Benefits of Exercise Explore the importance of muscles and physical activity and, in particular, resistance training up to elite level; the concept of sedentarism; and evidence of the impact of sedentarism on quality of later life. Physiological Society Dr Gladys Onambele-Pearson Manchester Metropolitan University 1500-1600 W121 Enzyme Investigations Using a datalogging colorimeter to investigate enzyme activity and function. Lee Grahame & Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest support@data-harvest.co.uk Practical Science 1500-1700 T133 IOPP: Using Physics Education in your teaching In this workshop we will look at some of the great ideas that have recently appeared in the journal and explain how some of the tools work. Gary Williams - IOP Publishing ped@iop.org Practical Science 1515-1615 W122 Effective Use of Research in School
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Linking research and teaching to enhance teaching and learning of STEM subjects. Pauline Hoyle - National Science Learning Network www.slcs.ac.uk/ase2016 @ScienceVoice Research into Practice 1530-1630 T136 New GCSE Twenty First Century Science Suite (KS4 Assessment) REPEATED Revised and updated, this is a chance to explore the Combined and Separate Science specifications. The session will include details of the practical skills activities. OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science Assessment 1530-1630 T137 Collaborative Working in Mathematics and Science Students struggle to transfer skills from mathematics to science, are we doing enough to support them? Let’s see how these two departments can work together. Jo Moules & Jo Horlock - Millgate House Education www.millgatehouse.co.uk 1530-1630 T142 The Last Spinning Jelly The last spinning jelly - ever! My very last presentation at the ASE of thirty or so fun and informative Physics experiments. Helpful ideas for your lessons! Keith Gibbs - SchoolPhysics keithagibbs@btinternet.com Practical Science 1530-1630 T05 Big Ideas; Why? What? How? Reasons for conceiving science education as progress towards a small number of Big ideas and implications for content, methods and assessment. Prof Derek Bell - Campanula Consulting Prof Wynne Harlen - Independent Consultant wynne@torphin.freeserve.co.uk @LearnusUK Policy into Practice 1530-1630 T140 Uncertain Reward: Neuroscience in Education This session introduces the field of neuroscience and education, and describes the Sci-napse project (funded by the EEF-Wellcome), which is applying its findings to science education. Dr Paul Howard-Jones- University of Bristol katie.blakemore@bristol.ac.uk Research into Practice
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1530-1630 S13 CERG Keynote: Professor Sibel Erduran From fragments to wholes in school chemistry: Promoting holistic nature of chemistry in chemical education. Professor Erduran will outline some of the recent debates in the science education research community. CERG (Chemistry Education Research Group) Professor Sibel Erduran - University of Limerick, Ireland Research into Practice 1600-1700 T143 Numeracy and Literacy in GCSE Sciences. GCSE students will need a sound grasp of mathematical skills and be able to produce extended written responses. This workshop will explore some practical strategies. Collins Education Ed Walsh - Cornwall Learning edmundwalsh@hotmail.com New Curricula 1600-1700 T66 Gene Technology Practical Work in Schools REPEATED Looking back at the progress made in 2015 in giving students “hands-on” practical work with real cellular genetics. Looking forward to the possibilities in 2016. Mary Philpott - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk Practical Science 1600-1700 T138 Royal Society Scientists in Schools Outreach plays a vital role in education; this talk looks at the perceptions and value placed on engaging with schools by Royal Society Research Fellows. Laura Fogg-Rogers & Emma Weitkamp University of the West of England (UWE) eprints.uwe.ac.uk/25834/ @laurafoggrogers Policy into Practice
Post-16 0930-1130 W64 Small World Initiative The Society for General Microbiology, in conjunction with Yale University, is working
with 6 schools partnered with universities to allow A level students to run a series of experiments looking for antibiotics in soil samples. Join us as we plan to expand this work. Society for General Microbiology Theresa Hudson - Society for General Microbiology John Schollar - National Centre for Biotechnology Education www.sgm.ac.uk/smallworld www.microbiologyonline.org.uk Practical Science 1000-1100 W69 WebMO-Computational Chemistry for A level! WebMO is an online tool which enables computational chemistry calculations to be performed with research-level software via a simple interface. Get hands-on and try out some of the learning exercises developed for post-16 chemistry. Dr Peter Hoare - Newcastle University www.ncl.ac.uk/chemistry/outreach/ resources/computational Creative Technology 1000-1100 T87 The New BTEC National (Level 3) in Applied Science Find out about the BTEC National (Level 3) in Applied Science - it’s structure, content and assessment and the support available Pearson New Curricula 1000-1200 T82 AQA A Level Practical Science REPEATED A two-hour session looking at the links between Practical Science in the lab, the endorsement, and questions in AQA’s science papers. Catherine Witter, Senior Practical AdvisorAQA Practical Science 1100-1200 T95 What’s New in IB Sciences Of the recent developments in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, UK teachers will be particularly interested in the new, internally-assessed practical investigation and the modified collaborative science project. David Clapp - St George’s British International School Rome dclapp1@gmail.com international 1130-1230 T102 Supporting the New A level Biology Courses REPEATED See how you and your students can complete the new practical endorsement, take a look at the new assessments and
experience the support on offer. OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science Assessment 1130-1230 T109 Wonderful and Useful Animation for Teaching Organic Chemistry This is a fast and visual tour of a major collection of animated screens. You’ll see animation to teach about reaction mechanisms, isomerism, resonance, inductive effects and almost every topic taught at ages 15-18 years. Roger Frost - Organic Chemistry animation chemistry@rogerfrost.com Creative Technology 1200-1300 W90 The Impact of Screen Experiments Find out about our pre-lab screen experiment resources. These interactive webpages allow students to complete their own unique experiment and record results online. Lee Page - Royal Society of Chemistry education@rsc.org @RSC_EiC Practical Science
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1300-1400 W95 Create Your Own Flipping Videos My use of flipping the classroom in the process of making my own videos was recently praised by Ofsted. The next step is Google Classroom, to deliver my flipped lessons and associated assignments. James Donkin - Hartlepool Sixth Form College www.youtube.com/user/MaChemGuy Creative Technology 1300-1400 T114 Supporting the New A level Chemistry Courses REPEATED See how you and your students can complete the new practical endorsement, take a look at the new assessments and experience the support on offer. OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science Assessment
1200-1300 W85 Datalogging Capacitors Use a datalogger to capture voltage and current data when charging and discharging a capacitor. Linked to key skills in the new A levels. Iain Davison & Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest support@data-harvest.co.uk Practical Science 1200-1400 T107 Peeling the Proverbial Onion: From Botanical Miracles to the Chemistry Curriculum Combine select exciting examples of chemicals from nature to the organic chemistry curriculum and provide a unique opportunity to present a wonderful educational journey and boost teaching and learning. Jeff Deakin Ray Cooper - Hong Kong Polytechnic University rcooperphd@aol.com New Curricula 1230-1330 T110 AQA Biology Essay REPEATED For those new to AQA or who want to have a better understanding of how to prepare their students for the biology A level essay question. AQA subject expert New Curricula
1300-1400 T134 A Level Practical Skills Preparing for your monitoring visit: a guide from the Edexcel Principal Monitor. Damian Riddle - Pearson New Curricula 1330-1430 T118 Surprising STEM A workshop looking at relating classroom subjects and curriculum topics to students’ future options and pathways. Royal Society of Chemistry, Society of Biology, Institute of Physics, Institute of Maths and its Applications, Engineering UK Taj Bhutta - Institute of Physics
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Amanda Hardy - Royal Society of Biology Francine Atkinson - Royal Society of Chemistry 1400-1500 W110 Using Real 3D Crystal Structures to Teach Post-16 Chemistry Discover the free WebCSD platform and worksheets which can be used to teach fundamental chemical concepts for A level. Newcastle University/ Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre Dr Peter Hoare - Newcastle University www.ncl.ac.uk/chemistry/outreach/ resources/ccdc Creative Technology 1430-1530 T127 Experimental EPQs Talk to EPQ experts about how to run EPQs in the sciences alongside A levels, giving students an opportunity to extend and develop beyond the curriculum. Penny Wysome, EPQ Moderator- AQA Practical Science
1530-1630 T135 Alternative Post-16 Qualifications Hear about AQA’s exciting alternative specifications including Environmental Science and the new Applied General qualification, suitable for a wider group of students than traditional A levels. AQA subject expert New Curricula 1530-1630 T79 Salters Advanced Chemistry The new A level specifications, starting September 2015, are now in place. This is a chance to review their implementation, including the assessment of practical skills. University of York Science Education Group chris.otter@york.ac.uk Assessment
CONNECTING TEACHERS TO THE WORLD OF MATERIALS, MINERALS AND MINING
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Schools Affiliate Scheme aims to:
Provide support and resources which enrich the teaching of the materials, minerals and mining-related topics in the 11 to 19 curriculum. Provide teachers with the knowledge and understanding necessary to teach these areas with confidence and enthusiasm. Provide links to members, organisations and universities who can provide additional support.
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Saturday 9 January Sessions at a glance
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This offers just a brief overview of the day’s programme to explore the sessions on offer in detail visit www.ase.org.uk/annual-conference
All Ages Primary 11-19 Post-16 Key New Curricula - focusing on resources, strategies and activities for the new primary / secondary National Curriculum Practical Science - a hands-on approach to science in the classroom Assessment - research, processes and
resources for student assessment Research into Practice - projects that have been developed to research and tackle challenges in science teaching and learning Policy into Practice - translating ideas into
classroom practice ranging from careers to inclusion Creative Technology - ideas and resources for utilising new technology in the science classroom Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) - approaches to engaging students with global education Space in School - links for education to the current Mission Principia Frontier Science - Scientists from The University of Birmingham and leading universities across the UK share insights into their cutting-edge research
All Ages 0930-1030 W133 Peer Education as a Tool to Teach Students About Science A session all about peer education! Learn about e-Bug’s interactive peer education resources, and how to integrate peer education into science teaching and PSHE. Vicki Young - e-Bug, Public Health England e-Bug@phe.gov.uk @eBug_UK Research into Practice 0930-1030 W180 Practical Action Research for Active Teachers Workshop approach to research-based approaches to professional development. John Oversby - University of Reading Research into Practice
0930-1030 FS25 Bringing Frontier Science to your Classroom Explore new resources from ASE which are designed to engage students in a real life context relating to current research and provide a contemporary example of how scientists are pushing the boundaries in understanding a subject area further. Development of these resources is supported by RCUK Helen Harden and George Reakes Research Council UK (RCUK) & ASE 1000-1100 S22 Neil Monteiro: Science on Show Neil studied Physics at Imperial College London before going on to deliver talks and workshops in the Reach Out Lab as part of the College’s outreach programme. He gives interactive talks and demonstration lectures about all kinds of science and maths but specialises in using a mix of physics, psychology and illusions to illustrate the weirder side of science. He performs regularly at many of the most well-known festivals and science locations, including the Science Museum and the Royal Society. His shows combine insights into the real knowledge of science and psychology with incredible demonstrations of scientific thinking. He is also a big campaigner in promoting scientific subjects for the general public and for schools giving talks and workshops for all kinds of audiences. Neil Monteiro www.neilmonteiro.com Practical Science 1000-1100 T152 Creative Use of ICT in Science Exploring ways that technology can support the teaching of science. Including digital storytelling, online assessment, data collection, modelling, simulations and virtual fieldtrips! Danny Nicholson - Think Bank Ltd www.whiteboardblog.co.uk @dannynic Creative Technology
1000-1100 S20 Professor Justin Dillon After taking a degree in chemistry from Birmingham University, Justin trained as a teacher at Chelsea College and went on to teach in six secondary schools in London. His research originally focused on teaching and learning about chemistry in England and Spain. Over the past 15 years he has focused more on science learning outside the classroom particularly in museums, science centres and botanic gardens in the UK, Europe and elsewhere.Prof Justin Dillon Professor of Science and Environmental Education & Head of School, Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol 1100-1200 W153 Science Learning Through Play In this workshop we will describe and demonstrate play-based science and engineering learning activities for all ages, from informal, non-formal and formal learning settings. Laura Hobbs - Science from the Start Laura Fogg-Rogers - University of the West of England www.sciencefromthestart.wordpress.com robotsvsanimals.net/ Practical Science 1100-1200 FS21 Frontier Science: Wonderful World of Bacteria The lecture will discuss the role of bacteria in the evolution of life on earth, with especial focus on pathogens. Steve Busby - University of Birmingham 1100-1200 S23 Paul Roche - The Universe in the Classroom Space is an exciting topic for all ages and abilities. This talk will look at how we can use space to inspire, engage and educate. Dr. Paul Roche (Cardiff University) is the UK National Schools’ Astronomer, Director of the Faulkes Telescopes Project, and the European Space Agency’s “Space Ambassador” for Wales. He spent over
25 years researching the most massive stars in the galaxy, and weighing neutron stars and black holes. A former Professor of Astronomy Education, and Head of Education at the UK National Space Centre, his current roles involve using inspirational subjects like astronomy and space to encourage children to study STEM. Dr Paul Roche - Cardiff University @SpaceAmbassador Space 1100-1300 W92 Working Scientifically and ESD Using everyday objects to: stimulate children’s curiosity; develop varied enquiries and activities about their use and life stories; and consider some implications of choices made. Janet Ainley & Frankie McKeon University of Leicester ESD 1100-1400 W147 A Series of (Science Teacher) Practitioner Research Workshops and Poster Presentations A series of teacher-researcher workshops and presentations designed to share research (and practice) insights gleaned from science classroom studies. ASE Research Committee (aka RSG) There will be various teachers talking about their research: Deb McGregor, Fiona Woodhouse, Shirley Simon, Len Newton, Indira Banner, Sheila Curtis & Jo Nicholl Research into Practice 1130-1230 FS22 Frontier Science: What Can We Do About Childhood Obesity? The increasing rate of childhood obesity is a focus of media attention. We will review the evidence base, contributory factors, and approaches to prevention. Peymane Adab - University of Birmingham 1130-1230 W140 Enneagrams: Student Behaviour Finesse your behaviour management by reflecting on how your personality influences your teaching. Do the dynamics of personality affect how a class of children learn? Jane Still Dr Neil Ingram - Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol still.family@virgin.net
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1230-1330 T171 Teaching About “Particles” at KS2 Working collegiately, a project was planned and delivered on the particulate nature of matter, using the context of chocolate. It was examined through action research. Misbah Arif misbah.arif@teachfirst.org.uk Research into Practice 1230-1330 S26 Twycross Zoo Twycross Zoo was founded in 1963 by pet shop owners Molly Badham and Natalie Evans, after the pair’s increasing zoological collection outgrew their three quarter acre site in Hints, Staffordshire. The Zoo is now renowned as a World Primate Centre and has a wide variety of monkeys and apes including the UK’s only group of bonobos. Set in more than 80-acres, it has around 500 animals of almost 150 species, including many endangered animals and native species in the Zoo’s Nature Reserve. In 2013, Twycross Zoo won BIAZA’s Best Sustainable Zoo or Aquarium and Best Education Project (public and general visitor) awards, and were commended in the Significant Advance in Husbandry and Welfare, Significant Advances in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, and Best Education Project (Schools and Educational Institutions) categories. Twycross Zoo’s award winning Education Department offers a variety of discovery opportunities for many different types of groups and parties. Amongst others, the Zoo holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. Claire Oldham - Director of Discovery and Site Development, Twycross Zoo twycrosszoo.org 1230-1330 FS23 Frontier Science: Vision in Sport “He’s got his eye in”…“She watched the ball onto the racquet”…it seems obvious, but how important really is vision to our sporting skills? Luke Wilkins - University of Birmingham 1230-1430 S24 Think Universe! All is One From the tiniest building blocks to the large clusters of galaxies, from molecules to life, Think Universe! All is One brings to KS2 & 3 the essence of the natural panoramas that modern science is discovering.
Dr Francisco Diego is Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Physics and Astronomy University College London, vice president of the UK Association for Astronomy Education and a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. He is a keen populariser of natural sciences and has extensive experience as a planetarium producer/presenter, lecturer, author and broadcaster. Dr Francisco Diego - University College London Shirin Sheikh-Bahai - University College London, Institute of Education New Curricula 1300-1400 S19 Is Man Just Another Animal? Evolution and Us Outside of the research community where he is recognised as one of the world’s experts on the genetics of snails, Steve Jones is probably best known as a regular broadcaster and writer of popular books on scientific issues. He gave the 1991 Reith Lecture on “The Language of the Genes“, has written and presented a Radio 3 series on science and the arts, “Blue Skies”, and a TV series on human genetics, “In the Blood”. He also appears on other radio and TV programmes, such as Today, Question Time, Late Review and Newsnight , and writes a regular column in The Daily Telegraph, “View from the Lab“. His many books include “Genetics for Beginners”, “The Language of the Genes”, “In The Blood”, “Almost like a Whale: The Origin of Species Updated”, and “Y: the Descent of Men”. Prof Steve Jones - Emeritus Professor of Human Genetics, University College London www.ucl.ac.uk/slms 1300-1400 FS24 Frontier Science: There’s Something in the Air Tonight Air Pollution affects human health and the environment. This talk introduces the science of air quality, and its impact on our everyday lives. Dr William Bloss - University of Birmingham www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/ gees/bloss-william.aspx 1500-1600 S27 Professor Alice Roberts Alice is a clinical anatomist and Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. She is also a broadcaster and has presented several
landmark BBC science series including The Incredible Human Journey, Origins of Us, Prehistoric Autopsy and Ice Age Giants. She has also presented several Horizon programmes, on BBC2, and Wild Swimming, on BBC4. She occasionally presents Inside Science on Radio 4. She writes a regular science column for The Observer, and has authored five popular science books. Prof Alice Roberts - Professor of Public Engagement in Science, the University of Birmingham
Primary 0930-1030 W141 Connecting Primary Maths & Science A practical session which will explore the very best ways to combine mathematics and science. You will trial examples exploring the considerable potential for learning. Alan Cross - University of Manchester Alison Borthwick - Norfolk County Council alan.cross@manchester.ac.uk Practical Science 0930-1030 W138 Engaging Science This workshop will provide a chance to see and try out activities to promote engagement and support differentiation and assessment in the primary science curriculum. Mary Le Breuilly - MLeB Education Adrienne Attwood - Damsonwood Infant School mary@engagingscience.co.uk New Curricula 0930-1030 T146 From Wonder to Explanation of the Natural World Wonder, the starting point of scientific inquiry. Explore how Creative Exploration of natural phenomena can lead to personal understanding and explanation of the natural world Ian Milne - NZ Primary Science Consultant imilne@xtra.co.nz Practical Science 0930-1030 W137 Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) Project The Latest Latest findings and support materials from the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project, based at Bath Spa University and funded by PSTT. Bath Spa University s.earle@bathspa.ac.uk @PriSciEarle Assessment
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0930-1030 W136 Developing Budding Scientists Young children are naturally curious. Explore ways to nurture the development of scientific knowledge and skills across different areas of provision in EYS settings. Di Stead - Di Stead Science Lois Kelly - Kelly Consulting &Training Ltd disteadscience@gmail.com Practical Science 0930-1030 T172 Evolution and Inheritance at KS1 & 2 Drawing on KS1-2 research evidence associated with ‘evolution’, teaching sequences, children’s ideas, formative practices and the assurance of secondary readiness will be presented. Terry Russell & Linda McGuigan University of Liverpool t.j.russell@liv.ac.uk New Curricula 0930-1030 T147 Enlivening, Invigorating & Enhancing Science REPEATED This session explores learning from a range of PSTT projects focused on invigorating the experience of children, teachers and whole school communities with primary science. Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) www.pstt.org.uk Research into Practice 0930-1030 T180 Vertically Integrated Projects in Primary The University of Strathclyde’s School of Education is recognised as the main provider for teacher training in Scotland. Following the introduction of the Vertically Integrated Projects initiative across the University in 2010 staff at the School of Education, share their findings. University of Strathclyde r.collins@strath.ac.uk Research into Practice 0930-1030 W17 The STEM Challenge: Using toys - Primary Using toys and artefacts for inspirational science teaching at primary level Karen Hornby - National STEM Centre www.slcs.ac.uk/ase2016 @ScienceVoice 1100-1200 S21 Margaret Collis lecture: Jo Schofield & Fiona Danks ‘Going Wild’ Jo Schofield and Fiona Danks are on a mission to get children outdoors so the wild world might weave its
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magic upon them. They are authors of eight internationally selling books packed with fun, practical and creative ideas to make it easier to take children beyond the classroom to play and to learn about plants, animals and natural processes. How will children become our future scientists if they don’t explore the real world for themselves? Fiona has an Ecology degree and a PGCE in Environmental Science and Jo has a degree in Psychology. They draw experience from working with primary aged children, teachers and outdoor educators. CLEAPSS Primary Competition prizes will be awarded in this session. Jo and Fiona will be available to sign books after the lecture. Jo Schofield & Fiona Danks - Going Wild www.goingwild.net 1130-1300 D15 Earth Theme: Working with Rocks & Fossil Drop-in workshop on rocks and fossils Elizabeth Devon, Chris King & Peter Kennett - Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU) www.earthscienceeducation.com Practical Science 1230-1330 T149 Careers in Your Classroom How many jobs which need science do your pupils know about? This session will show you how to widen pupils worldview of science beyond doctor, scientist and mad inventor. Dr Carol Davenport & Emma Garrick Think Physics, Northumbria University thinkphysics.org Email: think.physics@northumbria.ac.uk 1230-1330 T161 Look, Think, Imagine, Reflect KS1 Taking everyday materials – a practical exploration of how children’s ideas can be shared, developed, refined and deepened. An eyes-on, hands-on, minds-on, bodieson workshop! Wendy Precious - Entrust Mary Darby - Keele North Staffordshire Primary SCITT wendy.precious@entrust-ed.co.uk Practical Science 1230-1330 W158 Chemistry in the Primary School a workshop featuring two projects: CPD for teachers. Science Showcase days; activities for school and guests featuring upper primary pupils as presenters Dr Susan Burr - independent susanburr952@btinternet.com Practical Science
1230-1330 W160 Tinker Tailor Robot Pi: Engineering in a Primary School Setting Tinker Tailor Robot Pi is a SEERIH innovative project exploring approaches to primary engineering. Can tinkering help us learn? Dr Lynne Bianchi - The University of Manchester Jason Linney, Shane Nolan lynne.bianchi@manchester.ac.uk New Curricula 1230-1330 W157 Have They Got It? Assessing Conceptual Understanding ASE members share the work they have done to break down the new primary National Curriculum statements into clear descriptors and develop short, fun activities to use when you just want to check ‘have they got it?’. Sponsored by Collins. Collins Education Jane Turner - University of Hertfordshire www.collins.co.uk Assessment 1230-1330 W159 Assessing Without Levels This session explores how to assess science in a practical way. Linda Atherton Assessment 1400-1500 T179 Teaching Science or Teaching Scientists A session exploring approaches to engaging students with chemistry. Clare Warren - CIEC University of York
Naomi Hiscock - Primary Science Education Consultancy www.primary-science.co.uk Assessment 1400-1500 W166 Powerful Learning Between Teachers and STEM Professionals Powerful Learning between teachers and STEM professionals is a trademark of SEERIH’s approach to teacher CPD. How does shared practice enhance primary science learning? Tina Whittaker & Dr Lynne Bianchi - The University of Manchester Jon Chippindall lynne.bianchi@manchester.ac.uk Research into Practice 1400-1500 T160 Can Year 5/6 Children Conceptually Understand Evolution? This session will introduce a PhD project aiming to determine the level of conceptual understanding of evolution for Year 5/6 students and their teachers. Jennifer McGowan-Smyth - University of Oxford Research into Practice 1400-1500 W165 Biographies Enhancing Science This session will explore the lives of scientists whose work has had an impact on our lives and whose life stories may inspire today’s young scientists. Lois Kelly - Kelly Consulting & Training Ltd Di Stead - Di Stead Science kellyconsultingandtraining@gmail.com New Curricula
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1400-1500 W163 A Lifelong impact in 1 hour with PS REPEATED Experience for yourself how in just a few hours Discovery Corner Netherlands, makes a lifelong impact on children in the Primary age. Bert Nagel - Discovery Corner Netherlands/Ontdekhoek Nederland www.ontdekhoek.nl Email: b.nagel@ ontdekhoek.nl Practical Science
1515-1615 W173 Starting Out with Practical Work - Primary Discover different, simple and low-cost ideas to use as practical activities for starters, plenaries and as challenging lesson hinge points help your students demonstrate understanding. Mark Langley & Adam Little - National Science Learning Network www.slcs.ac.uk/ase2016 @ScienceVoice
1400-1500 W164 Think, Talk, Write Science During this practical workshop, you will think, talk and then write about science. It will help you understand the importance of preparation, for quality writing.
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encouraging parents to join in too. Rachel Burnett - Biochemical Society Sai Pathmanathan - Freelance Science Education Consultant scienceclubs@saipathmanathan. com, rachel.burnett@biochemistry. org, www.biochemistry.org/Grants/ ScientificOutreachGrants.aspx @sai_path & @biochemsoc Practical Science 1515-1615 W175 Science for Families Science for Families is a 5-week course developed to encourage conversations between young children and their parents. Come along and try out some of our activities. Dr Carol Davenport & Joe Shimwell Think Physics, Northumbria University thinkphysics.org Email: think.physics@ northumbria.ac.uk Practical Science 1515-1615 W174 Primary Science and Dataloggers Easy, informal session to show how data logging can be introduced into your favourite science activities, or even to help with numeracy work. Lee Grahame & Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest support@data-harvest.co.uk Practical Science 1515-1615 W172 Working Scientifically with Real Scientists Discover the benefits of engaging students with real scientists. Gayle Pook - CIEC University of York
11-19 0900-1100 W130 IOP: Lighting the Way Engaging Girls in Physics We’ll use low-cost, readily available resources to engage girls (and boys) with light, and take a wider look at gender issues in science. Dr Lawrence Cattermole - Institute of Physics (IOP) Lewis Matheson - Beechen Cliff School www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 0930-1030 T148 Solar Energy: Part of the Solution? Launching SolarAid’s KS4 Science resources pack, Jeremy Leggett, will speak about why he believes solar energy has to be part of the energy supply matrix. Jeremy Leggett - SolarAid Mary Whitehouse - University of York Science Education Group
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www.solar-aid.org & www.solarcentury. com Email: grace.power@solar-aid.org @SolarAid & @Solarcentury ESD 0930-1030 T185 Gene Technology Practical Work in Schools REPEATED Looking back at the progress made in 2015 in giving students “hands-on” practical work with real cellular genetics. Looking forward to the possibilities in 2016. Mary Philpott - CLEAPSS www.cleapss.org.uk Practical Science 0930-1030 W134 Super Cool Science Activities! Super Cool! Biology, Chemistry and Physics Activities that: * really work * spark curiosity * promote thinking * support theory * link to the ‘Big Ideas’ of Science. Free booklet! Sue Howarth & Linda Scott - University of Worcester s.howarth@worc.ac.uk Practical Science 0930-1030 W131 Curriculum Planning (TSSP) This session provides school senior leaders, heads of science and others with practical advice on how to plan, develop and model the Triple Science requirement. Adam Little & Gill Gunnill - National Science Learning Network www.slcs.ac.uk/ase2016 @ScienceVoice 0930-1030 T178 Tim Peake on the ISS Tim Peake is the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, how can you use this in your lessons to inspire pupils? Stephanie Grant - Norwich School and Ogden Trust sgrant@norwich-school.org.uk Space 0930-1030 T150 Delivering GCSE Astronomy Learn more about this fascinating GCSE and get ideas for successful delivery in your school Kathryn Booth - Pearson New Curricula 0930-1130 W132 Bring Space to Your Class Discover activities to link with Tim Peake’s space mission: Measure the area described by an elliptical orbit, build a comet, make a whoosh bottle, and investigate interplanetary collisions. Chris Colclough - RTC North Judith Green - National Space Centre Space 0930-1230 D13 Biology Practicals that Work: Drop-in REPEATED Looking for reliable, engaging, free biology
practical ideas? Come along to our handson drop-in session for KS3 and new A level practical resources. Dan Jenkins - Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS) saps.org.uk & facebook.com/ scienceandplants @SAPS_News Practical Science 1000-1100 W146 Meet the Molecules in Chocolate Molecular model building enables the exploration of many chemical concepts. This interactive session explores a chocolate themed activity and its application in the chemistry curriculum. Dr Matthew Fletcher - Kingswood School 1000-1100 W144 Space to Earth Challenge Find out how Tim Peake’s fitness programme can inspire teaching in physics, maths, technology and biology. This challenge builds on the highly successful Mission X Train Like an Astronaut programme. Heather MacRae - Venture Thinking heather@venturethinking.com Space 1000-1100 T153 KS4 Science For All REPEATED Your opportunity to get a detailed overview of what AQA has to offer for all of your students at KS4. AQA subject experts New Curricula 1000-1100 T155 OCR STEM Package (KS3/4, Curriculum Design) REPEATED A new digital resource that provides a project-based learning approach to teaching STEM subjects. Supports students of all abilities, fully mapped to the new GCSE qualifications. OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science New Curricula 1000-1100 W143 SAILS & ASSISTME: The Inside Story The workshop will include updates on the two pan European research projects SAILS and ASSISTME, practical hands on exploration and hear from some of the UK teachers the why, what & how!. Chris Harrison - Kings College, London www.sails-project.eu/portal assistme.ku.dk/project/ Practical Science 1030-1130 T157 Developing Scientific Literacy What is the link between literacy in science and scientific literacy? How can we plan a curriculum to ensure these develop? Dr Andy Markwick - Smart Learning Ltd www.smart-learning.co.uk/ase2016 New Curricula
1100-1200 T159 Getting ready for GCSE REPEATED Find out about our resources developed to enable a smooth transition to GCSE, including diagnostic tests and intervention planning resources. AQA subject & technical assessment experts Assessment 1100-1200 W150 SHM, Pendulums the Full Story See the whole journey of the pendulum or suspended mass. More than the period and amplitude is available with a datalogged data set. Iain Davison & Barry Hawkins - Data Harvest support@data-harvest.co.uk Practical Science 1100-1300 W148 IOP: Going Round in Circles with Energy? We reflect on aspects of energy and consider whether the much-loved practical activities of the traditional energy circus are of any real educational value. Christine Mayson - Institute of Physics (IOP) www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics Practical Science 1100-1300 T162 IOP: Science Education researchED How do teachers engage with science education research? Join Charles Tracy, Mary Whitehouse and Tom Bennett to discuss the identification, translation and dissemination of research to educators. Charles Tracy - Institute of Physics Mary Whitehouse - University of York Science Education Group Tom Bennett - researchED www.iop.org/education @TakeOnPhysics New Curricula 1115-1215 T163 Assessment from KS3 to GCSE Assessment of science from KS3 to GCSE continues to present challenges. This session offers a model for schools to assess, track and progress. Andrew Chandler-Grevatt - Oxford University Press www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/science @OxfordEdScience Assessment 1130 - 1230 W142 Starting Out with Practical Work - Secondary Enhance your students’ practical work and explore choosing the right practical, for the right reasons, at the right time discover key support available. Mark Langley & Adam Little - National Science Learning Centre www.slcs.ac.uk/ase2016 @ScienceVoice
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1130-1230 T166 Supporting the New A level Physics Courses REPEATED See how you and your students can complete the new practical endorsement, take a look at the new assessments and experience the support on offer. OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science Assessment 1130-1230 T184 Assessment at KS3 for the New GCSEs How can Key Stage 3 assessment models best prepare students for new-style GCSEs? Practical ideas and resources on linking the new GCSEs to KS3 teaching. Smart Learning Ltd Dr Alex Holmes - Teacher with assessment PHD www.smart-learning.co.uk/ase2016 Assessment 1130-1230 T164 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Sciences: Supporting Success in Science REPEATED Find out more from our subject experts on how our new GCSE Sciences and services are designed to support you and your students make progress. Kathryn Booth - Pearson New Curricula 1200-1245 D14 Educating Our Future Environmentalists Mya-Rose Craig (13) is a conservationist, environmentalist/activist and writes the successful birdgirl blog. Hear why you should teach pupils about nature and the environment. Mya-Rose Craig - Birdgirl birdgirluk.blogspot.co.uk/ @BirdgirlU ESD 1200-1300 T168 New AQA KS3 Framework REPEATED An exciting development, in partnership with ENGAGE, providing a clear and coherent framework aligned to GCSE, focused on big ideas, working scientifically and flexible delivery. AQA and ENGAGE subject experts Subject Knowledge 1200-1300 T167 Challenge Your Students to Think in Science! Students learn best when they have to think hard. In this session we will explore different ways to challenge students to think in science. Jasper Green thescienceteacher.co.uk/ @sci_challenge
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1200-1330 W152 The Expanding Universe Use simple, hands-on activities to help students better understand the expansion of our universe. Damian Pope & Greg Dick - Perimeter Institute www.perimeterinstitute.ca 1200-1400 W154 iPad in the Lab REPEATED Use an iPad to collect data from an experiment, and to put together a practical report using a range of different media. Jonathan Scott - Stormfront www.stormfront.co.uk Creative Technology 1200-1500 T169 Chemistry Doesn’t Just Happen in Test Tubes Opening your eyes to chemistry outdoors you hadn’t noticed before – from flyovers to graveyards. A talk followed by an optional walk (after a quick sandwich) around the campus. Dr Peter Borrows - Troye Scientific peterborrows@cantab.net 1230-1330 W156 Chemistry in the Kitchen From fruit teas to French dressing there’s a world of chemistry that we can explore outside the lab. This practical session will demonstrate some fun ideas for “Chemistry in the Kitchen” and explore the background science, relating it to the curriculum. Lynda Homer - University of Hertfordshire STEM Learning Centre l.homer@herts.ac.uk Practical Science 1300-1400 T175 AQA GCSE Combined Science REPEATED AQA offer two double science qualifications (Trilogy and Synergy) – come and find out how they are different and which one is best for your students. AQA subject experts New Curricula 1300-1400 T173 Colourful Chemistry Building on the International Year of Light in 2015, these safe and easy demonstrations can inspire and enthuse teachers of chemistry to try them in class. Dr Peter Hoare - Newcastle University www.ncl.ac.uk/chemistry/outreach/ activities Practical Science 1330-1430 T177 Assess Inquiry in Secondary Science Assessing inquiry as it unfolds provides valuable information for responsive teaching. Come and explore the activities, assessment tools, the opportunities and challenges of assessing inquiry in realtime.
Dr Christine Harrison & Prof Paul Black King’s College London assistme.ku.dk/ Assessment 1330-1430 W161 The STEM Challenge: Using toys - Secondary Using toys and artefacts for inspirational science teaching at primary level Karen Hornby - National STEM Centre www.slcs.ac.uk/ase2016 @ScienceVoice 1400-1500 W162 Hinges, Pivots and Pupil Progress Ideas to check previous learning at the start of your lessons and check on further learning during and at the end. Edge Hill University liversia@edgehill.ac.uk Assessment 1430-1530 W169 New GCSE Twenty First Century Science Suite (KS4 Assessment) REPEATED Revised and updated, this is a chance to explore the Combined and Separate Science specifications. The session will include details of the practical skills activities. OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science Assessment 1430-1530 T151 Sustainable Food: A Student CREST Project Learn how to use an enquiry approach to inspire students to create their own research ideas around global food issues. Margaret Fleming - MF Associates Maarten Tas - Beauchamp School www.learningforsustainablechange.com/ @TakeOnPhysics ESD 1500-1600 W170 Using Tablet Devices to Promote Effective Teaching & Learning A workshop using tablets to explore how they can enhance learning. Various apps will be explored. If you like, bring your own device and participate. Collins Education Ed Walsh - Cornwall Learning edmundwalsh@hotmail.com Creative Technology
Post-16 0930-1130 W139 Astrophysics in the Sixth Form - Examined and Nonexamined Astrophysics and Cosmology at A level for teachers and prospective teachers of this topic. Help is at hand! Alan Pickwick Alan_C_Pickwick@btinternet.com Practical Science 1000-1100 W145 Learning Resources for Protein Structure and Function Explore resources that are all peerproduced by either post-16 or undergraduate students and allow genuin worldwide chemistry research resources/ databases to be used in schools for A level teaching and learning. Dr Peter Hoare - Newcastle University www.ncl.ac.uk/chemistry/outreach/ resources/pdbe Creative Technology 1000-1100 T156 AQA A Level Practical Science REPEATED A two-hour session looking at the links between Practical Science in the lab, the endorsement, and questions in AQA’s science papers. Catherine Witter, Senior Practical Advisor - AQA Practical Science 1000-1100 T154 STEM Engagement: Gamified Virtual Laboratory Simulations Imagine if you could provide all your students unlimited access to a high-spec lab? We have discovered a significant increase in learning outcomes by using a gamified laboratory simulation (Labster) compared to traditional teaching. Maaroof Fakhri - Labster maaroof@labster.com Creative Technology 1100-1200 W149 Harry Moseley, Killed Gallipoli 1915 Harry Moseley (1887-1915): Scholar, Scientist & Soldier. A brilliant young physicist/chemist who recognised atomic number through experiments. Unwisely volunteered for army, killed at Gallipoli. Tragic waste. Gordon Woods - Scienceshirts enquiries@scienceshirts.co.uk 1100-1200 T158 Can Intelligence Be Taught? This session shares strategies and finding from an action research project to help learners use higher level reasoning skills and transfer these into their independent learning. Regent College- Nimisha Mandalia -
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Reflections from MSc Learning and Teaching project at Oxford University. Teaching A Level Chemistry in Sixth form college nimisham@regent-college.ac.uk Research into Practice 1100-1200 W155 Teaching Maths for A level Biology In this workshop you will have a taster of the course developed collaboratively with biology teachers to improve confidence in teaching maths in biology. Dr Carys Hughes & Dr Christian Bokhove University of Southampton www.soton.ac.uk/mslc New Curricula 1130-1230 T165 Practical A Level Physics This session presents a framework for developing A level physics students’ practical skills and recording their progress, thus providing evidence for the practical endorsement. University of York Science Education Group elizabeth.swinbank@york.ac.uk Practical Science 1200-1300 T170 AQA Biology Essay REPEATED For those new to AQA or who want to have a better understanding of how to prepare their students for the biology A level essay question. AQA subject expert New Curricula
1300-1400 T176 Supporting the New A level Chemistry Courses REPEATED See how you and your students can complete the new practical endorsement, take a look at the new assessments and experience the support on offer. OCR www.ocr.org.uk/science Assessment
1300-1400 T174 A Level question writing workshop REPEATED For teachers who want to understand the construction of questions, enabling you to compose better in-class assessments and prepare students better for exams. AQA subject expert Assessment
1430-1530 W168 Ideas for Teaching Particle Physics A series of interactive teaching and learning ideas for this exiting topic including: games, practical activities, discussion and a model particle accelerator to take away. Dan Cottle - King Edward VI Five Ways School dcottle@kefw.org Practical Science
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