Name: BERG: Developing microscopy skills: a plant-rich approach
Start: 2025-01-09T08:45:00+0000
End: 2025-01-09T09:35:00+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 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!

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Pope A34

This session will explore how plant contexts can enrich the teaching of microscopy. It will discuss the challenges students face when learning microscopy and suggest ways in which these can be overcome. The starting point will be about relating what we see under a microscope to the ‘everyday’ world around us, followed by looking beyond the power of the naked eye. It will discuss the development of students’ understanding of both microscopy procedures (e.g. staining) and interpretation of what we see under the microscope (e.g. a 3-D optical slice).
You’ll see plants in a new light and leave with concrete ideas to use in your teaching.

Speakers

Chris Graham

Sustainability Lead and Teacher of Biology, Hills Road Sixth Form College / SAPS

I am the Sustainability Lead and a Biology teacher at Hills Road Sixth Form College as well as the visiting teacher at Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS).I have 20 years experience in education and have been leading biology departments for most of that time although I recently... Read More →

Thursday January 9, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope A34

11-19

Theme Research
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Teacher Developers, 11-14, Global, Industry, Post-16, 14-16, Selected by Research Group

ASE 2025 Annual Conference

Chris Graham

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