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’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!

14:15 GMT

The Magic of Storytelling in the Diverse Physics Curriculum

Saturday January 11, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

Pope LT C15

The value of using stories and narrative to engage learners is well established. In this talk, we will explore research-backed approaches to how storytelling can enrich the physics curriculum and how doing so provides educators with novel, authentic ways to incorporate vital themes around equality, diversity and inclusion.

Speakers

Jonathan Lansley-Gordon

Education Consultant, Director Physics Forward, Representing Oxford University Press

Jonathan Lansley-Gordon (Director, Physics Forward) obtained his master’s degree in theoretical physics from Imperial College London, going on to teach secondary mathematics and science. He is passionate about science communication and believes in the power of physics to inspire... Read More →

Sponsors

Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press is the UK’s number one school science publisher. Learning changes lives – and we’re here to drive that change.We support people wherever and however they want to learn, so they can achieve their learning goals and uncover new possibilities. Today, we... Read More →

Saturday January 11, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Pope LT C15

11-19

Theme Inclusion and Diversity including SEND
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, 14-16
Twitter feed @OUPSecondary; @PhysicsForward