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ASE 2025 Annual Conference
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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Research Keynote: Purposeful and effective practical work in primary science
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Pope LT C15
Practical work can fulfil many purposes in the primary science classroom, but which should be the focus, and how do we know if practical work has been used effectively? This research project has been funded by the Nuffield Foundation and draws upon expertise from Bath Spa University (Sarah Earle and Stuart Read) and The University of Manchester (Lynne Bianchi and Julie Jordan) to consider practical work from a uniquely primary perspective.

In this session, we will explore findings from the literature, a national stakeholder survey and teacher interviews to draw conclusions about purposeful practical work. We will share draft guidance and invite discussion about how to support effective practical work in primary science.
Speakers
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Julie Jordan

Visiting Researcher University of Manchester, University of Manchester
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Lynne Bianchi

Professor / Director, SEERIH, University of Manchester
Vice Dean for Social Responsibility, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility Director of Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation HubComino Foundation Associate  Great Science Share for Schools Campaign Director Principal Fellow of the HEA  RSA Fellow
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Sarah Earle

Professor of Primary Science Education, Bath Spa University
Prof. Sarah Earle PhD CSciTeach FHEA FCCT (she/her)@PriSciEarleProfessor of Primary Science EducationSchool of Education Knowledge Exchange LeadEditor for the Journal of Emergent Science and Research in Science & Technological EducationProject lead for Teacher Assessment in Primary... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Pope LT C15
  Primary

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