The ASE is delighted to be hosting its Annual Conference, generously sponsored by AQA, at the University of Nottingham from 9th to 11th January 2025. International sessions are incorporated throughout the event for this year and we will have a great exhibition with lots of exclusive Conference offers. Post-16 focus-day and for those involved in leading and delivering professional development, the Teacher Developers’ Group programme is Thursday. Friday is the dedicated Technicians day and Early Career Teacher day. Sessions for both Primary and 11-19 are threaded throughout all 3 days with a focus on Research on Saturday. Book your tickets now at https://ase2025AnnConf.eventbrite.co.uk - and remember, if you are an ASE member you will benefit from hugely discounted prices! Check out our membership here - it’s free for Early Career Teachers and only £25 for Technicians!
In 2023/24 the British Science Association were tasked by UKRI to 'convene' the sector around the topic of 'engaging underrepresented young people in STEM'. Over the course of the year we ran focus groups, discussion sessions and round tables on the topic, including listening to the lived experiences of young people and teachers.
This session will look at the recommendations from the last round table, and will include a panel discussion, with contributors from the STEM engagement community as well as academia and schools.
British Science Week happens every year in March in the UK. This session will look at top tips and support available for you to engage all young people in your school with STEM- with a focus on inclusion, and EDI. We will hear about funded opportunities and free resources as well as hear from teachers from the British Science Association's 'Engage' network on how they've used the week to kick-start STEM engagement in their schools, especially with children from more underrepresented backgrounds.
This session explores how to implement the Institute of Physics' Top Tips for Inclusive Science Teaching in the classroom. The focus will be on the themes of:
•Creating an inclusive classroom culture •Making the learning relevant •Building numeracy and literacy for science
The aim of the tips is to make sure all students feel included in science lessons and have what they need to thrive. Examples will be physics based but the workshop is suitable for ALL teachers of science, including those early in their careers!
Eleanor Wylie is a former Physics teacher who now works as a Professional Support Coach at the Institute of Physics. She is passionate about making physics accessible to all and supporting teachers to achieve this.
Sue Woolhouse taught physics in England, Scotland, and Wales before joining the IOP in 2014 to work as a coach on the Stimulating Physics Network. She has since worked on numerous IOP projects including Gender Balance, Future Physics Leaders, and the Top Tips for Inclusive Science... Read More →
