Name: Presidential Address: Mind the gap! Challenging inequalities in school science engagement and participation
Start: 2025-01-10T13:15:00+0000
End: 2025-01-10T14:05:00+0000

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!

Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT

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School science continues to face intense challenges – from declining student interest, aspirations and confidence in science to longstanding inequalities in participation, underpinned by chronic underfunding, understaffing and overburdening of teachers. These issues negatively impact all schools but are particularly amplified by social inequalities. So how can we best address the ASE pledge to support equity and inclusion in science?

This presentation shares insights from large scale longitudinal research conducted with over 47,000 children and young people in England that identified the key factors shaping students’ trajectories into/away from science from age 10-22. It also draws on collaborative research and development work conducted over 8 years by primary and secondary teachers and researchers, to develop practical, easy-to-implement ways forward, resulting in happier teachers, more engaged students and more equitable participation in science.

Speakers

Professor Louise Archer

ASE President / Karl Mannheim Chair of Sociology of Education, UCL Institute of Education

I am currently the Karl Mannheim Professor of Sociology of Education at UCL IOE (2017-) and co-chair of the Sociology Activity Group (with Jessica Ringrose). Previously I was Professor of Sociology of Education at King's College London, where I was also the Director of the Centre... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 13:15 - 14:05 GMT
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