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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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100 years on from the Scopes Monkey Trial - evolution education then and now
Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Physics B1 Lecture Theatre
In 1925, a high school teacher, John Scopes, was found guilty of violating the state of Tennessee’ Butler Act which made it illegal to teach human evolution in state-funded schools. We introduce interdisciplinary (science and RE) classroom resources which revisit the 1925 Trial through a role play and help students learn how our understanding of fossils and evolution have developed since. 
Speakers
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Marianne Cutler

Director, Policy and Curriculum Innovation, ASE
Marianne has overall responsibility for curriculum support and projects at the ASE. She works closely with ASE committees and manages professional development projects.
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Michael J. Reiss

Professor of Science Education, UCL IOE
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Denise Cush

Professor of Religious Education, Bath Spa University
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Philippa Gardom Hulme

Science Education Writer and Consultant, Philippa Gardom Hulme
Philippa has written a wide variety of school science resources, including Activate and Complete Lower Secondary Chemistry for Oxford University Press. She has created innovative activities bringing contemporary science into the classroom for ASE, the European Union, Practical Action... Read More →
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David Francis

Big Ideas for Religious Education
Friday January 10, 2025 09:45 - 10:35 GMT
Physics B1 Lecture Theatre
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