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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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

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

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Teacher Developers, Global, Industry, 5 to 7, 7 to 11
Twitter feed @ciecyork

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

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).

Mackayla Millar

Advisory Teacher, CIEC

Saturday January 11, 2025 15:30 - 16:20 GMT
ESLC B07

Primary

Theme Sustainability climate change & environmental issues
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 7 to 11
Twitter feed @ciecyork

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

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

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, 5 to 7, 7 to 11
Twitter feed @ciecyork