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ASE 2025 Annual Conference
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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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Saturday, January 11
 

08:45 GMT

Alternative Visions of the Future - A research based approach to CCE
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Coates C27
A cross curricular approach to teaching Year 8 students about Climate Change was developed based on the the model for a Meaningful Climate Change Education (Greer and Glackin, 2021). A number of different subjects including STEM, Humanities, Languages and Art taught students about issues relating to climate change and sustainability over a 3 week period.

The teaching sequence for each subject was developed through the lens of 'Alternative Visions of the Future', a core quality of a meaningful climate education. Students were asked to develop their own alternative vision of the future, explore it from multiple perspectives and present this at a research poster conference at the end of a 4 week period. The interdisciplinary nature of the project meant teachers, as well as students, were required to consider the central question from multiple perspectives and provided an important opportunity for teacher CPD.
Speakers
CT

Catherine Tytherleigh

Geography Teacher, Sir William Perkins' School
HN

Huwaidha Nasser

Biology Teacher, Sir William Perkins' School
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Coates C27
  11-19

08:45 GMT

Critical Thinkers Wanted: Transforming Science Education for the AI world
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
ESLC B07
Science is often on the back foot in terms of the availability and development of technology and assessments, the forgotten child behind English and Maths. The ever-changing world in which our learners will be entering is one where employers are now more interested in skills over experience. The analytical, logical and critical thinking skills required are all interwoven within the science curriculum – how can assessments provide actionable insights into knowledge, skills and ability, not only for academic success but also as a lifelong critical thinking scientist?
Speakers
CR
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
ESLC B07
  11-19

08:45 GMT

Let's Talk About Science- what science teachers believe about dialogue
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope A1
Based on the speaker's research for their Master's project, this session explores the research on what secondary science teachers believe about dialogue, talk and oracy in the classroom. Opening with a summary of what experience and knowledge science teacher have about dialogic teaching, the session then evaluates the attitudes that science educators hold towards the pedagogies of dialogue and oracy.

Finally the talk will consider what barriers might prevent the use of dialogue and talk in the science classroom, concluding with some useful strategies on how to foster understanding through talk. Delegates will come away understanding more about dialogue, specifically how attitudes towards talk can affect practice in the classroom. Teachers who attend will be more reflective about their own attitudes to dialogue and therefore better equipped to evaluate its use in their own lessons.
Speakers
PM

Peter Munroe

Head of Chemistry
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope A1
  11-19

08:45 GMT

Affective connection with science through Open Schooling and Storytelling
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Coates C22
How does the CONNECT-science questionnaire assess students' emotional connection to science, while open schooling activities and the captivating story "Our Green Library: CARE-KNOW-DO" ignites their passion and fosters scientific knowledge and action?

This research is part of the EU-funded project CONNECT-science.net and the UK Green-Forum involving primary and secondary schools.
Speakers
avatar for Alexandra Okada

Alexandra Okada

Senior Research Fellow, The Open University
Dr. Alexandra Okada is the scientific coordinator of the EU funded project CONNECT - open schooling  and principal investigator of OLAF - Online Learning and Fun. She is an educational senior researcher at the Open University UK, a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy and... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Coates C22
  All

08:45 GMT

Moss Safari Live: Focus on Change and Adapt
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope LT C15
Come on microscopic adventure through a microscope and learn how moss offers solutions to climate change, rotifers deal with microplastics, and how tardigrades have become urbanised.

Moss Safari is an increasingly popular activity and having featured in the BBC Live Lesson in 2024 more primary and secondary school teachers are doing Moss Safari’s as part of their curriculum or extra-curricular activities.
Get ready for your Science Week in March 2025 or primary to secondary transition activities by attending this live Moss Safari session with a focus on ‘Change and Adapt’ the British Science Association’s focus for British Science Week.

Andy (Dr Moss) will take you on a live Moss Safari and tell you the stories of how three of the Big Five have changed and adapted over geological time and are adapting (or not) to urbanisation, climate change and environmental pollution.

Delegates will enjoy a fascinating adventure exploring a sample of moss for the Big Five microscopic organisms, learn novel practical approaches to microscopy, and curriculum linked subject knowledge.

Delegates be given access to a free online resource suitable for Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4.
This event will be in collaboration with Vitta Education who provide the microscope and the Edulab Moss Safari kit.
Speakers
avatar for Andy Chandler-Grevatt

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 →
avatar for Wendy Ford

Wendy Ford

VITTA Group Brand Manager, VITTA Education
As Brand Manager for the VITTA Group, Wendy is closely involved with the group's dynamic portfolio, which is dedicated to empowering science educators, bringing science to life, and consequently, providing support for the scientists of tomorrow.As an established marketeer, Wendy's... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope LT C15
  All

08:45 GMT

Wildflower seed bombs- practical approaches using all three sciences
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Chemistry lab C10
The STEM project, which will be presented at Science on Stage at Turku 2024, "Wildflower Seed Bombs Using Recycled Paper," offers an innovative approach to promoting biodiversity and sustainability using all three sciences.  The idea of crafting seed bombs from recycled paper and using native wildflower seeds, aims to address environmental challenges while also finding a way to repurpose recycled paper. This project focuses not only on biodiversity and increasing wildlife in our gardens but also looks at the material composition in creating a perfect seed bomb and investigating how they could dispersed using different flying mechanisms.  
The workshop will look at:

1.Develop a formula for seed bomb construction incorporating different types, length and structure of recycled paper as a primary binding agent.

2. Look at a specific pollinator we will attract and create a Top Trump card for them based on their rarity and usefulness for our wildflower patch.

3. Design a wind dispersal device how to disperse the seed bombs more effectively.
Speakers
MK

Maren Kelly

Head of Maths and Science, St Catherine's Prep School
Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Chemistry lab C10
  Primary

09:45 GMT

Pearson: Science for All: Cultivating science capital in pupil premium students
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Pope A1
Pearson aim to cultivate science capital by making it a relevant, relatable, and accessible subject. In this session, Pearson will delve into some approaches for bringing science to Pupil Premium students. They will share strategies for making Science tangible for students and suggest ways to promote STEM careers in the classroom and wider school environment.

This session is sponsored by Pearson Edexcel
Speakers
AM

Arturo Meza

Project Manager, Pearson
EM

Emily McRae

Senior Qualification Manager - A Level Sciences, Pearson
Sponsors
avatar for Pearson

Pearson

Pearson Edexcel
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Pope A1
  11-19

09:45 GMT

The Best of Science on Stage, Turku 2024
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Coates C27
The biennial Science on Stage Festival took place in Turku, Finland in August 2024.  The Science on Stage Festival brings together hundreds of teachers from across Europe and beyond to share innovate strategies for teaching science from all levels from early years, through primary to secondary.  

In this session, members of the Science on Stage delegation which represented the UK at the Festival will describe and demonstrate some of the best bits from Turku.
Speakers
avatar for Stuart Farmer

Stuart Farmer

Learning and Skills Manager, IOP and Perimeter Institute
I was a teacher of physics in Scotland for over 30 years before becoming the Scottish Education Manager for IOP in February 2019. Throughout this time I have been active in curriculum and assessment development and providing professional learning for teachers. I am a former Chair... Read More →
PE

Paula Egan

Science Technician, Brighton College
MK

Maren Kelly

Head of Maths and Science, St Catherine's Prep School
avatar for Vicky Walsh

Vicky Walsh

Primary Science Coordinator, Monk Fryston C of E Primary School
EC

Emma Crisell

Deputy Head Teacher, Richard Taylor CE Primary
CR

Colleen Reesink-Wells

STEM Director, Roedean School
RE

Rose Edmondson

Falinge Park High School
SB

Sophie Brace

Heath Mount School
NB

Nicky Bolton

Heswall Primary School
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Coates C27
  All

09:45 GMT

Practical approaches to teaching AI in Primary Schools
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC B04
A hands on session looking at ideas for teaching upper primary children about how AI works in different contexts. The session includes:

- Applications of AI
- AI safety in schools
- Exploring BIG Data applications
- Unplugged activities to explore how AI works
- Benefits of AI
- AI ethics
- Environmental impacts of AI

A set of tried and tested resources will be showcased, and shared, designed specifically to support primary aged children develop their understanding of all aspects of AI.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Tyler

Paul Tyler

Owner / Director, My Science Club
Primary school teacher and Science Coordinator in a large primary school just outside Glasgow. Interested in all things primary science, Science Capital transitions to secondary and anything to do with Topical Science and Citizen Science. I produce a monthly Topical Science Update... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC B04
  Primary

09:45 GMT

Vocabulary games
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC C01
The first recommendation in the EEF Improving Primary Science report is that teachers should explicitly teach new vocabulary and its meaning, creating opportunities for repeated engagement and use over time.
In this session, delegates will explore a range of engaging activities and games which will support children to understand, use and remember scientific vocabulary. The approach is non-threatening and accessible to all, while encouraging children to take ownership of their own learning and to reach their full potential. The session will include the vocabulary needed for both content knowledge and working scientifically as well as to promote science capital. Delegates will consider how vocabulary can be used within practical lessons to support children to discuss and explain their science as well as thinking about how it can be pre taught prior to science experiences and reinforced afterwards.
Speakers
avatar for Jane Winter

Jane Winter

Professional Development Leader, University of York Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC)
I love everything to do with primary science, especially the Early Years Foundation Stage. My role at CIEC involves working with teachers to make science enjoyable and worthwhile for both them and their class. I run science and maths courses for Early Years teachers and science courses... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
ESLC C01
  Primary

11:15 GMT

Chair Chat
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 11:45 GMT
Engineering & Science Learning Soft Chair area adjacent to ground floor atrium
Our dedicated Chair Trio invite you to drop-in to the “Chair-Chat” sessions on one of the days of Annual Conference 2025. 

Got a question? Ever wondered about what goes on behind the scenes? Ever thought about getting involved in Committee activities? Are you wanting to know more about Professional Registration or writing an article in one of the ASE journals? First time attending our flagship Conference?

We look forward to hearing your questions and will endeavour to answer them or point you in a selection of possible right directions!
Speakers
avatar for David Allen

David Allen

Associate Professor Learning and Teaching / Chair Elect for the ASE 24-25, University of Hertfordshire & Creative Primary Science Education Consultancy
I worked in primary schools for over twenty years as a classteacher, senior leader and Deputy Headteacher. I taught across Key stages 1, 2 and 3 in UK and in Spain. During this time I developed a passion for science, art and design, improvised drama, assessment for learning, creativity... Read More →
avatar for Professor Leigh Hoath

Professor Leigh Hoath

ITE Lecturer and ASE Co Chair, Leeds Trinity University, United Kingdom
Professor Leigh Hoath leads science education at Leeds Trinity University in the UK as Deputy Dean of Faculty, and is the co-founder of an organisation leading curriculum development concerning climate change education (Climate Adapted Pathways for Education - CAPE). She is the outgoing... Read More →
avatar for Jane Oldham

Jane Oldham

Lead Science Technician and Chair of ASE, De Ferrers Academy and Association for Science Education
Currently Chair of the ASE and the Lead Science Technician at the de Ferrers Academy, a large multi-site academy in the Midlands. Jane has been a Science Technician for 18 years, currently leading a team of 6 technicians, where she specialises in supporting KS4 and KS5 chemistry... Read More →
avatar for Alex Sinclair

Alex Sinclair

Senior Lecturer / Outgoing Co-Chair of ASE 23-24, St Mary's University and Association for Science Education
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 11:45 GMT
Engineering & Science Learning Soft Chair area adjacent to ground floor atrium
  All

11:15 GMT

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Science Education in Middle School years
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Coates C27
Objectives:
Understand AI Fundamentals: Provide a clear understanding of basic AI concepts, including machine learning, neural networks, and data analysis, tailored to the middle school context.
Explore AI Applications in Science Education: Demonstrate specific AI tools and applications that can be used to enhance science instruction and engage students.
Develop Practical Skills: Offer hands-on experience with AI resources and activities that educators can directly implement in their classrooms.
Address Ethical Considerations: Discuss the ethical implications of AI use in education, focusing on data privacy and bias, and how to navigate these challenges responsibly.
Workshop Structure:
Introduction to AI in Education (20 minutes):
Brief overview of AI and its relevance to modern education.
Discussion on the potential benefits and challenges of incorporating AI into the science curriculum.
Interactive Demonstrations of AI Tools (30 minutes):
Showcasing AI applications such as virtual labs, intelligent tutoring systems, and data analysis platforms.
Live demonstrations on how these tools can simulate scientific experiments, provide personalized feedback, and enhance data literacy.
Hands-On Activities (25 minutes):
Participants will engage in interactive exercises using AI tools.
Group activities where educators can brainstorm and design lesson plans incorporating AI technologies.
Sharing of best practices and innovative ideas for classroom implementation.
Ethical Considerations and Open Discussion (10 minutes):
Addressing the ethical issues surrounding AI in education, including privacy concerns and algorithmic bias.
Encouraging critical thinking and discussion among participants on how to ethically integrate AI in their teaching practices.
Q&A and Closing Remarks (5 minutes):
Open floor for questions and discussion to clarify doubts and provide additional insights.
Summary of key takeaways and resources for further learning.
Target Audience: Middle school science educators, curriculum developers, and educational technology specialists who are interested in integrating AI into their teaching practices to foster a more engaging and effective learning environment.
Materials Provided:
Detailed handouts on AI concepts and tools.
Access to an online repository of resources, including lesson plans, software recommendations, and further reading materials.
Conclusion: This workshop aims to empower middle school educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate AI into their science classrooms. By providing practical tools and fostering a deeper understanding of AI's potential, we can inspire educators to enhance their teaching practices and better prepare students for the future.
Speakers
TS

Tammie Schrader

ex NSTA President (America)
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Coates C27
  11-19

11:15 GMT

Schools Exhibition
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 13:15 GMT
Chemistry Building Foyer
The ASE Schools’ Exhibition has become one of the most popular elements of the ASE Annual Conference every January. Schools from all sectors of education are invited to present a science project happening in their classrooms or science/STEM clubs. One teacher from each school is invited to provide a display, which can include artefacts and/or posters illustrating their school project, and is invited to talk about their project. Up to 2 pupils can accompany their teacher to help demonstrate their activities and talk about their school project.

Come along to the Schools' Exhibition to chat with the project leaders and educators, and find out more what has been going on in other schools and STEM clubs.
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 13:15 GMT
Chemistry Building Foyer
  All

12:15 GMT

Integrating games to transform Science Education for Students in KS2 & 3
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Coates C27
This workshop aims to equip teachers in KS2&3 with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate games into their science teaching. By demonstrating the educational potential of games and providing practical strategies for implementation, we can help educators create more engaging, interactive, and effective learning environments for their students.
Speakers
avatar for Ed Walsh

Ed Walsh

Science Education Consultant, Ed Walsh Consulting
An author and CPD presenter, I was a teacher for 20 years, 12 of them as team leader.  I then worked as a consultant, supporting teachers and science teams, training teachers and developing curriculum materials.  I am now a Series Editor for Collins, CPD Trainer for AQA and Development... Read More →
TS

Tammie Schrader

ex NSTA President (America)
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Coates C27
  All

12:15 GMT

Science Education Beyond the Classroom
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Pope LT C17
Have you recently left the classroom, or perhaps considering alternative career paths in science education? Maybe you are considering part time with a related role elsewhere. There is an increasing rise in the ‘portfolio’ career for educators. Come along to this discussion to consider the risks, opportunities, pros and cons of diversifying beyond the classroom. If you have already developed this sort of career come along and share your experiences.
Speakers
avatar for Joanna Pellereau

Joanna Pellereau

Teaching Fellow, University of Warwick
Having been a physics teacher and Head of Department for over a decade, I am now a teaching fellow at the Centre for Teacher Education at the University of Warwick. I am also a University Lead Mentor at the National Institute of Teaching and Education at Coventry University. I also... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Pope LT C17
  All

12:15 GMT

CLEAPSS: Science Ninja's - giving children a choice
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Physics B23
Scientific enquiry is well recognised as an integral part of primary-aged science learning. However, there is debate about the extent to which children should be guided to design and carry out their own enquiries or be provided with instructions to follow. In this session the CLEAPSS Primary/King’s College London team will talk about the classroom research they have done, and the enquiry focused professional learning program they are running. We hope to explain our rationale and the methodology we are using, sharing some of the successes and challenges of our journey.

Creating the opportunity for some choice instigates powerful feelings of autonomy that help children take ownership of the activity and engage with their learning. Our aim is to help teachers feel comfortable about giving their children decision-making opportunities during practical enquiry activities and for their children to increasingly think of enquiries as theirs. The CLEAPSS/KCL Team will share some schools' early successes and welcome a shared discussion about their recent findings and reflections.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Pack

Maria Pack

Primary Science Consultant, CLEAPSS
avatar for Lucy J Wood

Lucy J Wood

Lecturer in Chemistry Education, Kings College London
I am a Lecturer in Chemistry Education at King’s College London with a research focus on practical work across primary and secondary settings. I have a passion for bringing scientific enquiry into the curriculum and have been closely involved in supporting professional development... Read More →
JH

Jason Harding

Primary Section Leader, CLEAPSS
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Physics B23
  Primary

12:15 GMT

STREAMlining our approach to teaching and learning scientific vocabulary.
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC B07
The publication of the EEF’s Improving Primary Science report led us to reflect on our own practice and collaborate with 14 local schools to develop and trial a range of activities that provide explicit opportunities for pupils to engage with vocabulary over time both within science lessons and across the wider primary curriculum. Our "STREAM" approach aims to add breadth and depth to science vocabulary retrieval using authentic contexts such as stories and real-world problems that connect to pupils’ experiences. Linking high-quality class texts, STEAM challenges and playful vocabulary activities gives teachers and pupils the opportunity to contextualise and practice new vocabulary, improve engagement, build positive attitudes towards science and improve academic outcomes for all pupils. In this session, participants will have the opportunity to explore the activities and provide feedback, reflect on their own teaching strategies, and discuss whole-school planning ideas.
Speakers
avatar for Alex Farrer

Alex Farrer

PSQM Regional Lead (East Midlands), Primary Science Quality Mark
Science Lead at Wimbledon High Junior School/GDST.  PSQM Regional Lead in the East Midlands and PSQM hub leader in SW London. Accredited trainer of the Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach. PSTT Fellow and co-author of the PSTT resources "See Through Science". and "Sketchbook... Read More →
EJ

Elizabeth Jenkins

Assistant Head Academic and Innovation, Wimbledon High School
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC B07
  Primary

12:15 GMT

Use Your Classroom to Promote Diversity in Science
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC B05
In this session, we discuss the importance of diverse role models. Our presenter delves into the meaning of diversity and common misconceptions that ‘diversity’ brings.We will be signposting high quality resources that are easy to add to your curriculum while enriching your science lessons. Particularly aimed at class teachers, science subject leaders, student teachers and anyone with an interest in primary science education.
Speakers
avatar for Alison Trew

Alison Trew

Impact & Research Director (acting) and Regional Mentor, Primary Science Teaching Trust
PSTT Projects/Resources: Did you know? (Introducing cutting-edge research to primary children), A Scientist Just Like Me, Standing On the Shoulders of Giants, Floorbooks, Play Observe & Ask (Early Years), Air Pollution Research. Accredited trainer for: Thinking Doing Talking Science... Read More →
avatar for Kulvinder Johal

Kulvinder Johal

Regional Mentor for London and the S.E., Primary Science Teaching Trust
Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
ESLC B05
  Primary

13:15 GMT

Panel: Practical work in a post-Covid era
Saturday January 11, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Pope LT C17
In 2023, we had the third Science Education Tracker which surveys young people’s views and experiences of science education in England and their attitudes towards science and to career aspirations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The findings of this survey are quite concerning. Between 2016 and 2023, there has been a marked reduction in young people’s access to more interactive forms of practical science, with these trends most accentuated between 2019 and 2023. While we know experience of hands-on practical work is key to learning and motivating students in science, most students in 2023 encountered practical work via videos. The survey also showed that, between 2019 and 2023, young people were less interested in science and computing with this decline in interest being more pronounced among younger cohort

Join in with this panel session chaired by David Montagu from the Royal Society, to hear the perspectives of experts with a wealth of experience in science education, on the decline of practical work post-covid and ideas of how we might address this in our schools and colleges.
Speakers
avatar for David Montagu

David Montagu

Senior Policy Advisor, Education, The Royal Society
David is a Senior Policy Adviser in the Royal Society’s Education team, and has worked on science, mathematics and computing education policy for over 15 years. He is the project lead on the Science Education Tracker and lead author of Practical inquiry in secondary science edu... Read More →
avatar for Judith Hillier

Judith Hillier

Associate Professor of Education (Physics), Department of Education, University of Oxford
Dr Judith HillierAssociate Professor in Science Education (Physics)Deputy PGCE Course Director and lead PGCE Science tutorFellow of Kellogg CollegeFellow on the Institute of PhysicsRecipient of the 2021 Marie Curie-Sklodowska MedalLatest article Miller-Friedmann, J., Hillier, J... Read More →
avatar for Steve Jones

Steve Jones

Director, CLEAPSS
Steve taught science in secondary schools for 28 years before moving into advisory work, initially for Hertfordshire and then as a regional adviser for the Secondary National Strategy - Always passionate about practical work Steve believes that hands-on activities are quite simply... Read More →
avatar for Ed Walsh

Ed Walsh

Science Education Consultant, Ed Walsh Consulting
An author and CPD presenter, I was a teacher for 20 years, 12 of them as team leader.  I then worked as a consultant, supporting teachers and science teams, training teachers and developing curriculum materials.  I am now a Series Editor for Collins, CPD Trainer for AQA and Development... Read More →
avatar for Alistair Moore

Alistair Moore

University of York, Curriculum Specialist in Science Education, University of York
My research interests include school science curriculum development, effective formative and summative assessment, scientific literacy, student engagement with science, and teaching of difficult ideas in biology. I have extensive experience in the development of school science curricula... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Pope LT C17
  11-19

13:15 GMT

Pearson: Ideas to Deliver Engaging Practical Lessons for Different Types of Learners
Saturday January 11, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Chemistry Lab C10 A
Prioritising Practicals: Ideas to Deliver Engaging Practical Lessons for Different Types of Learners (Part of Pearson’s Engage, Inspire and Support Series)

This interactive session will be exploring practical science approaches designed to cater to and captivate a variety of learner types. From hands-on experiments to exciting demonstrations, these ideas will empower educators to create dynamic learning experiences that resonate with every student and create more inclusive, and effective learning experiences in their classrooms.

This session is sponsored by Pearson Edexcel
Speakers
TO

Tosin Oliyide

Senior Qualifications Manager- GCSE Science, Pearson Edexcel
LT

Lee Thompson

Product Developer, Pearson Edexcel
Sponsors
avatar for Pearson

Pearson

Pearson Edexcel
Saturday January 11, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
Chemistry Lab C10 A
  11-19

14:15 GMT

Astronomy & Astrophysics Drop-In
Saturday January 11, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Coates C27
Drop in to discuss any topic – GCSE, A-level and extension work.  Collect free resources for examined material. Try out laboratory experiments.  Which telescope should you buy?  Consider joining the UK meteor network.  See how to make a radio-telescope from an oil can – a cantenna.  Great Projects.
Speakers
avatar for Alan Pickwick

Alan Pickwick

Honorary Treasurer, Association for Astronomy Education
I taught Physics at Manchester Grammar School for 38 years. In the past I chaired the Education Committee for the Royal Astronomical Society for 9 years.
Saturday January 11, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Coates C27
  11-19

14:15 GMT

Grappling with Graphs
Saturday January 11, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Pope A1
Why do some students struggle to draw graphs?
This session summarises the research around graph research and interpretation providing simple solutions for the classroom.

By the end of this session delegates will have a better understanding of the complexities of graph construction and interpretation alongside a series of simple strategies to implement immediately in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Clegg

Amanda Clegg

Consultant, AKC Educational Consultancy
Please talk to me about Practical work, Science ITT, CPD and coaching.I am passionate about the sequencing of procedural knowledge in order to support students make sense of practical work.By nature, through coaching and mentoring, I take pleasure in seeing others grow, develop and... Read More →
avatar for Karen Collns

Karen Collns

Educational Consultant, Apogee Education Learning and Development
Talk to me about science teaching and education; I am passionate about improving science teaching, particularly practical work. You can also talk to me about science communication and the links between informal and formal science communication. I am a Chartered Science Teacher, Chartered... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Pope A1
  11-19

15:30 GMT

Raise energy literacy through play, with Megawatt!
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC C01
Discover Energy with Megawatt! Megawatt is a STEM card game that challenges players to build an electricity grid, teaching about energy and climate change, systems thinking, problem-solving and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers to take on the task of helping the world reach net zero.

In collaboration with the ASE, the creators of Megawatt have gone on to develop material for teachers to use as the basis for three lessons, with activities, relating to power generation. These are:

1. ***Energy Resources***: a detailed look at the different ways in which power may be generated, with a focus on evaluating the pros and the cons – and with a lively activity to follow.
2. ***Energy Mix***: how different countries generate their power, with a focus on developing a good mix based on the resources available – and with students working on a good energy mix for a particular island.
3. ***National Grid***: how a national grid works – and here with students now designing a grid for the same island.

**Who is this for?**

Megawatt alongside its teaching resources have been successfully used, with adaptations, with students aged from 10 to 17 – but predominantly we’ve been working with those aged around 13 to 15. It ties in very well with a variety of STEM curricula used in a range of different educational systems. It is also relevant in geography classes.

**How does it work?**

It is possible just to take a short lesson of, say, 45 minutes or one hour and play the game. It’s not hard to learn, and it’s a great motivational tool, introducing students to the topic of power generation.

Ideally, we recommend devoting a full school day to using the complete range of materials. In many cases, Megawatt can provide a facilitator to come to your school and lead the whole session, or teacher training to support you in integrating these lessons into your curriculum teaching.
Speakers
MT

Miguel Trenkel-Lopez

Curieus Games CIC
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC C01
  11-19

15:30 GMT

How can we harness creative skills when thinking like a scientist?
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
Physics B23
This session presents the findings from one of thirteen action research projects that took place during Year 2 of the Penryn Creative Collaboratives program. The program was launched in 2021 and was funded by the Arts Council with the generous support from the Freelands foundation. The research partner is the University of Exeter. The findings from Year 2 can be found in the research report Crickmay et al (2023).

Delegates will develop an understanding of the action research during the session, it will be presented by the Science teacher who conducted the research from Penryn College Secondary School in Cornwall. Delegates will also hear the thoughts and perspectives of the Head of Science. In the first year the action research involved a class of Year 8 students. The industry partner was The Leach Pottery, St Ives, Cornwall who provided a real-life example of where the scientific process is used in a creative industry. Potters use glaze trials as part of the creative process of making pots. During this process, one variable is changed (the metal salts used to colour the glaze) while many variables are kept the same (eg. kiln temperature, clay body, shape and size of the tiles). This is similar to the independent and control variables in a science investigation.

During science lessons the project explored how we can harness creative skills to encourage students to think like scientists. Students came up with their own ideas for investigations and the action research focused on the student's use of the creative skills of dialogue and collaboration and honing and developing ideas while planning and conduction the investigations. The findings from this research are reported in van Veen, E. (2023) and delegates will come away with an understanding of how these findings were reached.

The use of the creative skills in science investigations was extended in a second piece of action research that involved Year 7 and 8 students in all science lessons across the school.. The creative skills were frequently referred to while the students planned and carried out semi open ended investigations and the research looked at how we can assess those creative skills when they are being used in the service of a science investigation.

The session will be led by the science teacher who conducted the action research and the teacher who was the Head of Science during the action research. Delegates will develop an understanding of the two pieces of action research, how the workshop from the Leach Pottery worked and also how the Creative Skills wheel can be used as a tool to help students understand the importance of Creative Skills to the scientific process.
Speakers
avatar for Eleanor van Veen

Eleanor van Veen

Secondary science teacher and Primary partnership science co-ordinator,, Penryn College
I am a secondary school science teacher in Cornwall. I was an Environmental Chemist in industry and academia. Talk to me about our primary science partnership. I am also very interested in educational research and how to get it published.
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Claire Stamper

Head of Science, Penryn College
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
Physics B23
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15:30 GMT

Using Videos to Enhance Science Education
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
Coates C27
Chemistry Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff FREng FRS will talk about his experience of using YouTube videos to bring chemistry to a wider audience and to inspire a new generation of chemists.  Physics teacher Simon Poliakoff (Sir Martyn’s son) will then share a variety of practical strategies to effectively use videos to support science teaching in schools and colleges including using videos to reduce cognitive load.




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Sir Martyn Poliakoff CBE FREng FRS

Professor, University of Nottingham
Sir Martyn is the face of the YouTube channel Periodic Videos www.youtube.com/@periodicvideos founded in 2008 with 718 videos, more than 286 million views and over 2000 watch years since 2012. He is a Research Professor of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham. He has taught Chemistry... Read More →
avatar for Simon Poliakoff

Simon Poliakoff

Physics teacher and Lead Practitioner Teaching and Learning, The Priory School Hitchin
I have worked as a physics and science teacher for 20 years in a variety of settings from Ethiopia to Hitchin. During my career I have been involved in a wide range of programmes to support non-specialists teaching physics as well as delivering whole school CPD aimed at improving... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
Coates C27
  All

15:30 GMT

Build vocabulary and deepen knowledge: teaching Materials with Explorify
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
Chemistry Lab C10 A
We will introduce and model a simple framework for sequencing Explorify activities to help build children’s long-term memory. We will use new and updated activities which elicit children’s existing knowledge and provide opportunities to practice tier 3 science topic specific vocabulary. The Education Endowment Foundation’s research into teaching primary science advocates using vocabulary approaches that promote rich language connections. Explorify’s award winning activities provide this, together with the opportunity for children to verbally explain their thinking. This helps the children refine their understanding and particularly benefits pupils from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We will try practical activities that help build children’s science understanding and experience in the trickier parts of the materials curriculum. Then we will consider how children’s knowledge can be deepened using Explorify activities for retrieval practice and making links with prior learning.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Ellis

Rebecca Ellis

Explorify Engagement Leader, Primary Science Teaching Trust
I have been a teacher for 20 years and prior to that I was a research scientist (with a doctorate in environmental engineering).
avatar for Jo Moore

Jo Moore

Area Mentor, Primary Science Teaching Trust
After some 18 years in teaching, I joined the Primary Science Teaching Trust as an Explorify Engagement Leader. Together with colleagues, I am responsible for content and supporting teachers to use the activities in the classroom. Before joining Explorify, I was a specialist primary... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
Chemistry Lab C10 A
  Primary

15:30 GMT

Sustainable Stories and Solutions for our Planet
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC B07
CIEC’s ever-growing collection of classroom investigations Sustainable Stories and Solutions for our Planet highlights the issues and impacts of sustainability for upper key stage two (9-11 year-olds) children. It contains practical and discussion activities to develop children’s awareness and understanding of sustainability.

The resource includes case studies from companies with a strong reputation in sustainability which provide real life contexts for children to develop the substantive and disciplinary knowledge of the primary national curriculum.
New for 2025, the pack has a brand-new set of activities to introduce children to the topic of sustainable fuel. Come along and try out a range of the exciting activities this pack has to offer.
Speakers
avatar for Joy Parvin

Joy Parvin

Director, CIEC, University of York
Specialise in primary science and associated STEM/career/industry resources, CPD, industry visits and associated programmes (eg Children Challenging Industry).
avatar for Mackayla Millar

Mackayla Millar

Advisory Teacher, CIEC
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC B07
  Primary

15:30 GMT

Working like a scientist - skills boost
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC B05
Where previous COVID-19 restrictions deprived many teachers and pupils of the opportunities to teach and learn through practical science activities, have you noticed that practical science has been / continues to be affected? Using research shared in ‘Finding the Optimum’, we’ll open a discussion around the continued need to to develop and build on children's Working Scientifically skills. This hands-on practical workshop will share CIEC’s strategies to get children working like scientists, focussing on improving resilience, collaboration and disciplinary skills.
Speakers
avatar for Melanie Boyeson

Melanie Boyeson

Primary Science Advisory Teacher (Humber), Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC)
Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC B05
  Primary
 
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