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

Teaching primary science with support from Oak National Academy

Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT

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We are proud to share with you the new primary science curriculum recently launched by Oak National Academy, in partnership with The Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC), from the University of York.
Oak’s new fully-resourced is built upon the exploration of big questions and employs the latest research-based pedagogical strategies to address common misconceptions while enhancing pupils’ substantive and disciplinary knowledge and vocabulary effectively.

Teachers can access adaptable, sequenced resources, including new and improved slide decks, practice tasks, quizzes and guidance, that provide them with a high-quality starting point for planning their lessons. These have been created to emphasise the development of practical skills, mathematical proficiencies and an understanding of scientific practices, all while embracing diversity as a fundamental principle.

Come and find out about how these high-quality resources can be used to build great curriculum plans and lessons, reduce your lesson planning workload and ultimately improve pupil outcomes.

Speakers

Nicky Waller

Primary science advisory teacher, CIEC, University of York

Hi I am Nicky Waller. I work for CIEC (Centre for Industry Education Collaboration) and as an independent consultant across the NE of England helping to develop children's and teachers' expertise and enjoyment of primary science. I am also the author of 'A Creative Approach to Teaching... Read More →

Elisabeth Pugh

Science lead, The National Academy

Elisabeth is the Science Subject Lead for Oak National Academy. She has worked in science education for over 20 years and has worked as an SME and Science Advisor in EdTech specialising in online learning, assessment, and feedback.

Saturday January 11, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
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Primary

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

12:15 GMT

Research Meet - Sharing current close-to-practice research

Saturday January 11, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

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Research provides a means for exploring teaching and learning in classrooms and other contexts, with some studies suggesting new ways of working. Every year many science education Masters, PhD and EdD students develop an expertise in a specific area of science education which can provide useful insights into how science works in the classroom. Come along to this session to hear a range of findings arising from a number of these studies and join in discussions for those that interest you.

Details of these mini-presentations will be made available by December.

Speakers