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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09:45 GMT

A practical guide to developing a culture of research and innovation in you

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT

Pope A34

IRIS has supported over 7,700 students across 10% of UK secondary schools to carry out real research, contributing to knowledge today and solving the problems of tomorrow. We’ve seen how teachers and schools can developing a culture of Research & Innovation and how it transforms students’ experience of and relationship with STEM.

Do you want to inspire your students to pursue STEM careers and make a positive impact on the world? Do you want to learn how to foster a culture of research and innovation in your school that engages learners of all abilities and backgrounds? If so, join us for this session where we will share what we’ve learnt from our work and research. You will also get practical tips and resources on how to start your own research and innovation journey.

Speakers

Marcus Bernard

Deputy Director, Institute of Research in Schools (IRIS)

Marcus is the Deputy Director at The Institute for Research in Schools (IRIS), where he focuses on shaping the organisation’s strategy to inspire a new generation of STEM researchers and innovators. A former deputy headteacher and science teacher in Birmingham’s inner-city schools... Read More →

Georgina Lott

Head of Education Innovation, Institute of Research in Schools (IRIS)

Georgie supports schools in developing a culture of research & innovation, while helping them improve their overall STEM provision.She brings a wealth of experience to her role, having taught science for more than 15 years and formerly serving as a curriculum and school senior leader... Read More →

Alison Rouncefield-Swales

Head of Research & Evaluation, IRIS (Institute for Research in Schools)

Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Pope A34

11-19

Theme Research
Key Stage / Audience Type Selected by Research Group, Teacher Developers, ECTs, Global, Industry, 11-14, 14-16, ITEs, Selected by Teacher Developers' Group

12:15 GMT

Supporting students in developing effective revision strategies

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

Pope A34

It may seem obvious but revising/studying for an exam improves student outcomes on the exam. However, how students revise and the strategies they use can have a big influence on these outcomes. In recent years, evidence drawn from cognitive psychology has given teachers a much better insight and understanding of effective teaching and study strategies. However, the students may not be utilising these strategies when undertaking independent study.

In this session we will explore the evidence base into effective revision strategies and present findings from our recent study that focussed on developing effective revision strategies for GCSE science. Findings suggest that a sequenced approach to revision is helpful and that effective techniques need to be taught and embedded into the curriculum.

Speakers

Gareth Bates

Senior Lecturer, Anglia Ruskin University

Sibel Kaya

Research Fellow, University of Bedfordshire

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Pope A34

11-19

Theme Research
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, Selected by Research Group, 14-16, ITEs, Advisors/Consultants, Trainees

15:45 GMT

Flux and stability

Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT

ESLC B04

How do children’s career aspirations change over time? We know quite a lot about what types of jobs children want to do, but less about how an individual child’s aspirations change over time. This session will present research on the changes in individual children’s career aspirations between 2019 and 2021. We will also discuss the implications of the research for teachers, primary schools and organisations interested in encouraging children to do STEM careers when they are older.

Speakers

Carol Davenport

Director, NUSTEM, Northumbria University

Carol is an Associate Professor and Director of NUSTEM at Northumbria University.Carol began working in education at Barnsley College as a Physics lecturer, and later taught at a large North East school. Moving into teacher education, she worked within the network of Science Learning... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT
ESLC B04

Primary

Theme Research
Key Stage / Audience Type Selected by Research Group, ECTs, Industry, Teacher Developers, 5 to 7, 7 to 11
Twitter feed @DrDav; @nustem_uk