ASE 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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’s 3 days 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, kindly sponsored by Philip Harris, 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!

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15:45 GMT

BERG: Microscopes as science capital: challenges and opportunities

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT

Pope A34

Are microscopes overlooked and undervalued in school science? In this session Andy will present four years of data from trainee science teachers on out of school experiences of using microscopes and the challenges of and opportunities for using microscopes in the classroom. Then, Andy will present the argument that microscopes are a gateway instrument to increasing Science Capital and lifelong engagement in STEM activities, as a hobby or as a career. Therefore, early positive informal and formal experiences of using a light microscope at home and at school should be optimised to improve engagement with STEM and uptake of STEM careers.
This will be followed by small group discussion of key questions and an opportunity to critique and develop these ideas.

Outcomes for delegates include engagement with new research data on the challenges and opportunities of using microscopes in secondary school and at home, considering the evidence within the frame of Science Capital, and contributing to discussion on experiences, perspective and solutions. Andy hopes that delegates will be able to engage in lively and thought-provoking conversation that could lead to real changes in practice.

Speakers

Andy Chandler-Grevatt

Senior Lecturer in Science Education, University of Brighton

Past ASE 11-19 Chair (2021-2022) and current Chair of Surrey and Sussex Region Curriculum Editor for Oxford University Press Smart Activate Senior Lecturer in Science Education, University of Brighton (ITE tutor) CSciTeach Talk to me about: assessment without testing, teacher... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Pope A34

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Teacher Developers, 11-14, Global, Industry, Post-16, 14-16, Technicians, ITEs, Advisors/Consultants
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