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 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!

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08:45 GMT

Helping students with threshold concepts in chemistry by emphasising scale

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)

Experience of teaching A level chemistry in a large sixth form college, involving students with a wide range of previous experience and attainment, has led to the identification of several threshold concepts which students must work hard to understand.

New teaching sequences that help students overcome their misconceptions in chemistry and make better progress in the course have been developed. A strong emphasis on scale has been successful, and to date has been applied to topics such as bonding and structure, rates of reaction, equilibrium, polymers and biochemistry. Ideas, strategies, and resources which can be applied to classroom teaching will be presented.

Interesting misconceptions which relate back to science learning in earlier key stages, such as electricity, temperature and chemical bonding, will also be discussed.

Speakers

Simon Colebrook

Teacher of Chemistry, Long Road Sixth Form College

Zoe Thorn

Teacher of Chemistry, Long Road Sixth Form College

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)

Post-16

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, ITEs, Post-16

09:45 GMT

The new AAQs from OCR - Applied Science & Human Biology

Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT

Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)

Come along to explore the approved Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science and in Human Biology. These exciting, accessible, inclusive and applied qualifications will start teaching from September 2025. Join the team to discover the opportunities for your students and how to make it part of your curriculum offer.

Speakers

Bethan Foulkes

Science Subject Advisor, OCR

Bethan joined OCR in April 2019 and is a subject advisor for GCSE Sciences and Applied Science. Before joining OCR, Bethan taught biology to 11-18 year olds for 8 years, and was responsible for planning her school’s biology schemes of learning. In addition to her teaching responsibilities... Read More →

Amy Brewer

Science Subject Advisor, OCR

Sponsors

OCR

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Thursday January 9, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)

Post-16

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type Post-16, ECTs, Teacher Developers
Twitter feed @OCR_science

15:45 GMT

ASE Policy Group: what does ASE do for members and what should we do next?

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

Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)

Speakers

Jane Turner CSciTeach

Associate Professor for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Primary Science Quality Mark (University of Hertfordshire)

Associate Professor Jane Turner BA (Hons), PGCE, MEd, CsciTeachJane taught in primary schools in Hertfordshire and London. She is the director of the Primary Science Quality Mark, based at the University of Hertfordshire. Jane has written and contributed to several primary and early... Read More →

Helen Darlington CSciTeach

Faculty Progress Leader: Science

Dr Helen Darlington, CSciTeach, is currently Faculty Progress Leader for Science at South Wirral High School. She is an innovative and experienced teacher of science, biology and psychology with over 20 years of classroom experience. In addition to classroom teaching she has had a... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)

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Theme Professional Journeys
Key Stage / Audience Type 0-4, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ITEs, FE/Skills, ECTs, Teacher Developers, Technicians, Trainees, Advisors/Consultants
Twitter feed @theASE