ASE Annual Conference 2019: Full Schedule

10:30am GMT

How Can Assessment Literacy Support Science Teaching (380)

Assessment plays a central role in education, and teaching can be made more effective by using it skillfully. This talk will explore some instruments and strategies that science teachers can use to probe students’ thinking, and outline a model for curriculum planning that integrates assessment into the planning process.

Speakers

Professor Robin Millar

University of York

Exhibitors

University of York Science Education Group

University of York Science Education Group (UYSEG)

The University of York Science Education Group (UYSEG) aims to make a sustained positive impact on the outcomes of both formal and informal science education through high quality research that has an impact on policy and practice, the development and evaluation of research-informed... Read More →

Assessment literacy talk ASE2019 pptx

Wednesday January 9, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am GMT
Arts 120 (Main LT)

Curriculum & assessment, Leadership

Host Organization University of York
Target Phase All

11:20am GMT

Curriculum and Assessment: Enemies, frenemies or friends? (206)

In this session, the Primary and Lower Secondary science specialists from Cambridge International will lift the lid on how curriculum and assessment work together in our global programmes. They will show how understanding one can help deepen understanding of the other, and allow teachers to improve their practice.

Speakers

Marc Neesam

Head of Professional Development Solutions, Cambridge Partnership for Education

Brooke Wyatt

Cambridge Assessment

Wednesday January 9, 2019 11:20am - 12:20pm GMT
Arts 126 (Lecture Room 2)

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Cambridge Assessment International Education
Target Phase All

2:30pm GMT

CANCELLED: Argument-Driven Inquiry in Primary (282)

Due to illness this session has been cancelled.

This session is an introduction to a new approach to lab instruction called Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) for primary grades. ADI is an innovative instructional model that is based on current research about how people learn science and is designed to foster the development of science proficiency.

Speakers

Victor Sampson

Director of the Center for STEM Education, University of Texas at Austin

victor.sampson@utexas.edu

Wednesday January 9, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm GMT
TBA

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization University of Texas at Austin, Center for STEM Education
Target Phase Primary

2:30pm GMT

Self-evaluation (110)

Evaluation is an important part of the reflective cycle for both teachers and learners. This process helps students stay focused and encourages them to take responsibility for their own learning
This workshop will look at a range of formative techniques that can help both teachers and learners to improve and benefit from their own self evaluation.

Speakers

Dr Susan Burr

PSQM Hub Leader and ASE Scotland Committee Chair

I was a Biology and general science teacher but now work mainly with Primary Schools. I am passionate about plants and encouraging children of all ages to enjoy the outdoors. I run a Primary Science Quality Mark hub In Scotland and have had amazing schools achieving all levels from... Read More →

reflective practice ASE 2019 pptx

reflective questioning pdf

Wednesday January 9, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm GMT
Arts 126 (Lecture Room 2)

Curriculum & assessment

Target Phase 11-19

9:30am GMT

Confidence in Teaching Evolution (11)

This session will offer examples of structures and activities that have been successful in teaching evolution and adaptation at levels 2 and 3. Then there will be time for audience Q&A, bring your FAQs! Led by a college teacher with particular interest in, and experience delivering, the subject.

Speakers

Amy Norman

Lecturer in Biology, Leicester College

I am excited to have the opportunity to share ideas and methods of teaching evolution that have worked for me at the ASE conference. I attended for the first time in 2018 and found it a really useful experience and I intend to help build value for others this year. I loved the mixture... Read More →

Thursday January 10, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am GMT
Muirhead 113

Curriculum & assessment, Biology

Host Organization Leicester College
Target Phase Post-16

9:30am GMT

Framing the Biology Curriculum (454)

Presentation and (draft) structure handout now uploaded, with RSB at ASE leaflet and pdf of recent SSR article.
The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) is working with the bioscience and education communities to develop an informed position for a framework for a coherent 5-19 biology curriculum. At this interactive workshop session, teachers will have the opportunity to provide feedback on a biology curriculum framework developed by our curriculum committee.
More details of this work are at www.rsb.org.uk/curriculum, including other upcoming engagement events and a draft of our introductory leaflet published in February 2018 - Mapping a coherent 5-19 biology curriculum
September's issue of School Science review included an article reflecting on the RSB's approach so far:
https://www.ase.org.uk/resources/school-science-review/issue-370/developing-framework-biology-curriculum

Speakers

Lauren McLeod

Head of Education Policy, Royal Society of Biology

Lauren joined the Royal Society of Biology as Head of Education Policy in July 2017. Previously she has worked on gender projects, including Opening Doors, and higher education projects as part of the education team at the Institute of Physics, and as a science teacher in North London.A... Read More →

Exhibitors

Royal Society of Biology

Come and talk to us about how we can help you deliver your Biology curriculum and support your Biology teaching. We offer discounted membership for schools, with benefits for pupils and teachers.

Framing the Biology Curriculum presentation 10 Jan 2019 pdf

RSB curriculum framework structure (draft) pdf

SSR September 2018 23 29 McLeod pdf

RSB at the ASE leaflet pdf

Thursday January 10, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am GMT
Nuffield G17

Curriculum & assessment, Biology

Host Organization Royal Society of Biology
Target Phase 11-19

9:30am GMT

GCSE Science 2018: Key messages to support development REPEATED (178)

By sharing the analyses of how students' performance in the summer series varies, key challenges have been identified. Come and discuss these issues and look at the support we can offer to address these issues. Get help to ensure your Year 11 students have a good experience while taking their mocks and are fully prepared for the summer exams.

Speakers

Elise Reece

Head of Curriculum: Science, AQA

Elise joined AQA in 2012 and is currently interim Head of GCSE Science . Elise has a BSc in Environmental science from London University , PGCE in secondary science form Bath Spa and a MA in Education from Roehampton University. Before joining AQA Elise worked as a school improvement... Read More →

Sponsors

AQA

Thursday January 10, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG07

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

9:30am GMT

Marking and Improving Student Outcomes in Maths-related Questions REPEATED (401)

In this session, we will consider the requirements to assess mathematical skills in GCSE Science, how different types of question are marked and how knowledge and examples of common issues can be used to support students. During the session, we will explore some of the 2018 GCSE science questions that were focused on the maths requirements.

Speakers

Jane Bryant

Curriculum Manager, Science, AQA

Jane joined AQA’s science subject team in January 2003. She has lead the development of specifications and assessments of Applied Science GCSEs, IGCSEs and mainstream science GCSEs, most recently the current GCSE Chemistry and Combined Science Synergy specifications. She joined... Read More →

Julian Clarke

Head of Curriculum, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Thursday January 10, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG06

Curriculum & assessment, Maths

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

9:30am GMT

What Comes First; science knowledge or science skills? (207)

Science content and science skills can often be described as clashing elements in an implemented science curriculum, but it does not have to be the case. This session will look at primary science curriculum design and how content and skills can be integrated and support each other.

Working aims for the sessions are:

Explore the knowledge and skills debate (at least start to)
Think about primary science curriculum design in the context of knowledge and skills
Apply that thinking to your context

Speakers

Marc Neesam

Head of Professional Development Solutions, Cambridge Partnership for Education

Thursday January 10, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am GMT
Arts 125 (Lecture Room 1)

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Cambridge Assessment International Education
Target Phase Primary

10:30am GMT

Knowledge-Rich Curriculum (203)

In this session I will be sharing my thoughts and insights around what the terms 'knowledge-rich' and 'curriculum' mean in the context of a science curriculum whilst drawing upon research and what I have learnt over the last year in developing a knowledge-rich science curriculum as part of my job at Inspiration Trust. These considerations span year 1 to year 11.

Speakers

Lucy Austin

Subject Specialist Leader for Chemistry, Inspiration Trust

I am a CSciTeach, member of the ASE Specialist Group for Research in Science Education, member of #cogscisci and a Research Fellow at the University of East Anglia. I am writing a knowledge-rich science curriculum from Y1 through to Y11 as part of my day job at Inspiration Trust... Read More →

Thursday January 10, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am GMT
Nuffield G13

Curriculum & assessment

Target Phase All

10:30am GMT

The Structure of Assessment in OCR's Reformed Science Qualifications (374)

Assessments do not come into existence as a random set of questions which are then categorised by outcomes. OCR set out their rationale in the design and implementation of GCSE and A level assessments.

Speakers

Ross Richardson

OCR

Ann Wolstenholme

Subject Advisor, OCR

Ann is passionate about supporting students of all abilities in their education and has worked for OCR looking after GCSE Sciences for over ten years, with specific responsibilities for Entry Level Science and Cambridge Technicals in Applied Science. Ann has a degree in Chemistry... Read More →

Sponsors

OCR

Our GCSE Combined Science A (Gateway Science) qualification provides the foundation for understanding the material world. Students are introduced to various key concepts in biology, chemistry and physics, and develop their understanding of how these ideas can help describe diverse... Read More →

Exploring our question papers pptx

Thursday January 10, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am GMT
Murray Learning Centre LG14

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization OCR
Target Phase 11-19

11:00am GMT

Framing the Chemistry Curriculum (455)

Join this session to contribute to the Royal Society of Chemistry’s development of a vision for the chemistry curriculum. We’ll be debating some of the key topics identified in our consultations so far, asking you to think about things like curriculum size, progression and assessment.

Speakers

Danièle Gibney

Programme Manager, Curriculum, Qualifications and Assessment, Royal Society of Chemistry

Danièle Gibney manages the Royal Society of Chemistry's policy activity towards national curricula, qualifications and assessments in chemistry. We work both reactively, responding to developments in chemistry education as they happen, and proactively, developing our own understanding... Read More →

Izzi Monk

Programme Manager - Education Policy, Royal Society of Chemistry

Exhibitors

Royal Society of Chemistry

The world needs more chemical scientists, and chemistry skills can lead our young people into a vast range of fulfilling careers. We help people see the part they can play in the future of the chemical sciences, and we improve chemistry education. We believe that everyone should... Read More →

Thursday January 10, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm GMT
Nuffield G17

Curriculum & assessment, Chemistry

Host Organization Royal Society of Chemistry
Target Phase 11-19

11:00am GMT

GCSE Science 2018: Awarding and outcomes explored REPEATED (176)

In this session, we will explore the results achieved by students in the first awarding of the new science GCSE specifications and provide an update on the process by which Science GCSE and A-level grades are awarded by AQA. We will consider the arrangements used to award grades to the first cohort of students examined against the new GCSE Science specifications and the arrangements for 2019 and beyond.

Speakers

Julian Clarke

Head of Curriculum, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Thursday January 10, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG06

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

11:00am GMT

Teaching and Assessing BTEC Nationals in Applied Science (263)

In this session, we will discuss and explore the new RQF BTEC Nationals in Applied Science. We will look at starting up, how to create a programme that will stimulate learners and how to carry out assessment. We will also look at the range of support available for teachers.

Speakers

Chris Suter

Senior Standards Verifier in Applied Science, Pearson

Exhibitors

Pearson

C12 & C14, Pearson

Whether it's at home, in the classroom, or in the workplace, learning is a never-ending road of discovery, challenge, inspiration, and wonder. At Pearson, we create tools that provide opportunities for learners at every stage of their journey. Because wherever learning flourishes... Read More →

Thursday January 10, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm GMT
Muirhead 118

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Pearson
Target Phase Post-16

12:30pm GMT

Framing the Physics Curriculum (456)

The curriculum committee of the Institute of Physics has been working on a framework to shape the physics curriculum in a coherent, lasting and self-supporting way based on a set of big ideas. Specifically, we have developed some proposals for big ideas relating to the practices of physics in order to make explicit the disciplinary knowledge of physics – as well as the substantive content knowledge.

Speakers

Charles Tracy

Senior Adviser, Learning and Skills, Institute of Physics

Charles Tracy is the Senior Adviser for Learning and Skills at the Institute of Physics. His main interests are in the physics curriculum, teachers’ professional learning and building professional communities of teachers. He also advises on education policy, particularly relating... Read More →

19 01 10 Big Ideas Physics ASE CMT pptx

Thursday January 10, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm GMT
Nuffield G17

Curriculum & assessment, Physics

Host Organization Institute of Physics
Target Phase 11-19

12:30pm GMT

GCSE Science 2018: How was it for you and your students? REPEATED (177)

With the introduction of the new GCSE teachers and students faced many new challenges. Now the first summer series has been completed, it is a good time to reflect on those issues and look at how teachers and AQA have tackled the changes in a positive and successful way. We will discuss these challenges and suggest some strategies to address them. Using these lessons learnt we hope teachers will be in an even better position to support their students moving forward.

Speakers

Elise Reece

Head of Curriculum: Science, AQA

Catherine Witter

Science Curriculum Lead / Senior Practical Advisor, AQA

My role involves leading the AQA team responsible for advising UK schools on best practice for Science practical work at both GCSE and A-level. During my twenty year teaching career, I taught all three Sciences, was Head of Faculty for Science and held whole-school responsibility... Read More →

Sponsors

AQA

Thursday January 10, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG06

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

12:30pm GMT

Marking and Improving Student Outcomes in AO2-focused Questions REPEATED (179)

Do you ever look at our published mark schemes and wonder why they look the way they do? Are you confident in applying a mark scheme to your students’ work?

In this session, we discuss the purpose, structure and detail of AQA GCSE Science mark schemes. We talk through the nuances and how to apply a mark scheme, with specific focus on questions assessing application of knowledge and understanding (AO2) and using examples of student work from the summer 2018 examinations. We present ideas on how you could use our assessments in the classroom to enhance your students’ understanding and performance at different levels of demand.

Speakers

Jane Bryant

Curriculum Manager, Science, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Thursday January 10, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG07

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

2:00pm GMT

CANCELLED: Argument-Driven Inquiry in Secondary (31)

Due to illness, this session has been cancelled.

Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) is an innovative instructional model that is based on current research about how people learn science and is designed to foster the development of science proficiency. This instructional approach gives students an opportunity to learn how to read, write, and speak in the context of science, and integrates literacy throughout the 8 ADI stages.

Speakers

Victor Sampson

Director of the Center for STEM Education, University of Texas at Austin

victor.sampson@utexas.edu

Thursday January 10, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
TBA

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization University of Texas at Austin
Target Phase 11-19

2:00pm GMT

Framing the sciences – What makes a scientific discipline? (457)

Join us to discuss the nature of scientific enquiry across the different sciences. How can we characterise the individual sciences, whilst also highlighting the common approaches? Take the opportunity to contribute to our proposals for improving curriculum in the sciences and move on from suggestions of a single ‘scientific method'.

Speakers

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.

Danièle Gibney

Programme Manager, Curriculum, Qualifications and Assessment, Royal Society of Chemistry

Lauren McLeod

Head of Education Policy, Royal Society of Biology

Charles Tracy

Senior Adviser, Learning and Skills, Institute of Physics

Exhibitors

Royal Society of Biology

Come and talk to us about how we can help you deliver your Biology curriculum and support your Biology teaching. We offer discounted membership for schools, with benefits for pupils and teachers.

Royal Society of Chemistry

Sponsors

Angela Buckland

Conference & Events Manager, Association for Science Education

The Association for Science Education (ASE) is a professional body and global network of science educators. We are advocates for excellence in science education; support ongoing professional development and offer a welcoming and inclusive community of support for science educators... Read More →

Thursday January 10, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
Nuffield G17

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization The Association for Science Education
Target Phase 11-19

2:00pm GMT

Progression from KS3 to Higher Education: Curriculum Pathways in Science (182)

During this session, you will get the opportunity to think about the knowledge and skills that young people require to be successful scientists at school and beyond. We will explore the qualification options available to teachers and consider how science might be delivered with the demands of current examination papers in mind.

Speakers

Catherine Witter

Science Curriculum Lead / Senior Practical Advisor, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Thursday January 10, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG06

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

2:00pm GMT

Reforms in Technical Education (306)

The DfE intends T Levels to be on a par with A levels and to provide young people with a choice between technical and academic education post-16. Hear from the DfE Policy Lead on T Level Teacher Readiness so that you can know about the choices your students can make

Speakers

Kevin Burke

Local Areas Programmer Manager, Gatsby Charitable Foundation

A professional engineer by background, Kevin has worked widely across the STEM education sector, with a particular focus on Further Education. He is a Policy Lead within the Further Education Teachers & Leaders Division in the Department for Education, but is currently seconded into... Read More →

Thursday January 10, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
Muirhead 112

Curriculum & assessment

Target Phase FE/ Skills, 11-19

2:00pm GMT

Supporting Low-ability Students in Science (369)

Teachers and OCR staff consider approaches to assist those who find science difficult and assist them to access assessments and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding.

Speakers

Sarah Milne

Subject Advisor, GCSE, OCR

Ross Richardson

OCR

Sponsors

OCR

Thursday January 10, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG09

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization OCR
Target Phase 11-19

3:00pm GMT

Fixing KS3 Science (82)

All too often, Key Stage 3 has played second fiddle to its older sibling: Key Stage 4. Steadily eroded into three-year, then five-year GCSE, it is my belief that KS3 has been neglected and abandoned as a never ending cycle of circus practicals, out of date level ladders, tests that don't match taught material and mindless repetition of "fair test." We have undergone a programme of readical reimagination of our KS3 curriculum and resources: at this session I will be talking about how we have "fixed" key stage 3.

Speakers

Adam Boxer

Science Teacher, JCoSS

Evidence-based practice, cognitive science, quality of explanation and student practice, traditional teaching.

Thursday January 10, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm GMT
Nuffield G13

Curriculum & assessment, Thursday Twilight

Target Phase 11-19

3:00pm GMT

Marking and Improving Student Outcomes in Practical Work-focused Questions REPEATED (402)

Do you ever look at our published mark schemes and wonder why they look the way they do?
Are you confident in applying a mark scheme to your students’ work?
In this session we discuss the purpose, structure and detail of AQA GCSE Science mark schemes. We talk through the nuances and how to apply a mark scheme, with specific focus on questions assessing practical skills/ the required practical and will use examples of student work from the summer 2018 examinations. We present ideas on how you could use our assessments in the classroom to enhance your students’ understanding and performance at different levels of demand.

Speakers

Elise Reece

Head of Curriculum: Science, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Thursday January 10, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm GMT
Physics West LT (117)

Curriculum & assessment, Thursday Twilight

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

3:00pm GMT

Required Practical Exam Questions (393)

The first round of 9-1 GCSEs showed that students struggled to cope with the new requirement of practical questions in the exams. In this session we’ll explore ways to prepare students for practical questions in unfamiliar contexts and secure that crucial 15% practicals element of the exams.

Speakers

Primrose Kitten

I started Primrose Kitten while on maternity leave to help my year 11 students revise. From then it has grown and students can now get videos, worksheets and quizzes to help them.https://www.primrosekitten.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/primrosekittenscience

Sponsors

Oxford University Press

Everything you need for Science teaching from age 11 right through to 18, with bespoke support for the IB and Cambridge curricula.

Requried practical exam question ASE pptx

basic practical sheet docx

Thursday January 10, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG09

Curriculum & assessment, Thursday Twilight

Host Organization OUP
Target Phase 11-19

3:00pm GMT

Teaching and Assessing Maths in Science (370)

Teachers of maths and science along with OCR staff consider alternative ways through the curriculum which could optimise outcomes in both maths and science.

Speakers

Sarah Milne

Subject Advisor, GCSE, OCR

Ross Richardson

OCR

Sponsors

OCR

Thursday January 10, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre LG14

Curriculum & assessment, Thursday Twilight

Host Organization OCR
Target Phase 11-19

3:30pm GMT

CANCELLED: How do Giraffes Eat Ice-cream? (128)

Due to illness, this session has been cancelled. Please accept our apologies for the disappointment.

Using evidence from school-based research, this practical workshop explores activities that create opportunities for children to demonstrate a deeper understanding of primary science concepts. Delegates will puzzle over how a giraffe eats ice-cream, dissect how a platypus can have a ducks bill and debate the similarities between jellyfish and rockets.

Speakers

Fiona Killick

Senior Lecturer Primary Science Education, St Mary's University, Twickenham

Awe and Wonder Learning Outside of the Classroom Raising the profile of primary science in schools Assessing deep learning in primary science Science through stories

Thursday January 10, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm GMT
TBA

Curriculum & assessment, Thursday Twilight

Host Organization St. Mary's University
Target Phase Primary

4:00pm GMT

CANCELLED: Raising Attainment (296)

Speakers

Naveed

Thursday January 10, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG10

Curriculum & assessment, Thursday Twilight

Target Phase 11-19

4:00pm GMT

IB Science (299)

Come along to hear about what's going on in IB Sciences:

experimental project work that counts for final diploma grades
the whole-school and even inter-school science project that every IB Diploma student undertakes
extended science research for extended essays in science.

Whether you are a seasoned IB Science educator or totally new to IB and curious, there is something for you in this session!

Thank you to those who have already signed up! If you wish to know more about what I hope we will do in this session, or even better if you have questions or ideas you would like to see discussed, then please message me at david.clapp@stgeorge.school.it

Speakers

David Clapp

Head of Science, St George's British International School, Rome

I am an IB enthusiast (international baccalaureate) and really enjoy the kinds of practical experimentation our students get up to. Talk to me about international teaching, investigations and large - team science projects!

Thursday January 10, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm GMT
Arts 125 (Lecture Room 1)

Curriculum & assessment, Thursday Twilight

Target Phase 11-19

5:00pm GMT

GCSE Science 2018: Awarding and outcomes explored REPEATED (470)

Speakers

Julian Clarke

Head of Curriculum, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Thursday January 10, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm GMT
Arts 201

Curriculum & assessment, Thursday Twilight

Target Phase 11-19

5:00pm GMT

Review of the outcomes of the first GCSE 9-1 series REPEATED (373)

An overview of outcomes and grade boundaries from Science GCSE in June 2018. Identifying what students did well and not so well. Any lessons to be learned?

Speakers

Ross Richardson

OCR

Ann Wolstenholme

Subject Advisor, OCR

Sponsors

OCR

GCSE Review of the series 2017 2018final pptx

Thursday January 10, 2019 5:00pm - 6:30pm GMT
Arts 101 (Lecture Room 4)

Curriculum & assessment, Thursday Twilight

Host Organization OCR
Target Phase 11-19

9:00am GMT

Revisiting the Chemistry Required Practicals (336)

In this session we will revisit the essential chemistry practicals - not just from the perspective of the apparatus and techniques, but lookingat how to address the underlying science and working scientifically skills. We will also consider how AO2 (application) may apply to
the practicals.Please note - we will not being carrying out the essential practicals, but looking at activities to enhance students' understanding.

Speakers

Sarah Longshaw

SLP Lead & Coach Lead, Sarah Longshaw

I am a former head of science and now lead the Cheshire & Wirral Science Learning Partnership & Computing Hub. I also work part time for STEM Learning, as Coach Lead.

Sponsors

Angela Buckland

Conference & Events Manager, Association for Science Education

Practicals for GCSE v2 pptx

Colourful electrolysis pdf

Friday January 11, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am GMT
Muirhead 112

Curriculum & assessment, Chemistry

Host Organization The Association for Science Education 11-19 Committee
Target Phase 11-19

9:30am GMT

Creativity in Primary Science (77)

This session offers a host of engaging, creative, practical approaches to delivering both the knowledge content and the "working scientifically" elements of the primary science curriculum.

Speakers

Debbie Eccles

Consultant, Primarily Science

Friday January 11, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am GMT
Arts 101 (Lecture Room 4)

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Primarily Science
Target Phase Primary

9:30am GMT

Using the PLAN resources (235)

A brief introduction to the PLAN resources for those new to these collections, allowing time for teachers to share how they have used them. The PLAN team will provide an update on new resources that will be soon available for CPD in school. This will include a collection about outdoor learning and further guidance on and moderation of the working scientifically skills.

Speakers

Naomi Hiscock

Director, Primary STEM Education Consultancy

Naomi has almost 20 years’ experience as a primary STEM education consultant and is Director of Primary STEM Education Consultancy, one of the most successful specialist primary STEM education consultancies in England. It provides advice to national bodies, local authorities, education partnerships and multi-academy trusts on devising and implementing strategies for primary science and D&T, as well as working... Read More →

Liz Lawrence

Primary Science Education Consultant

I am a PSQM Senior Regional Hub Leader, Chartered Science Teacher, writer and resource developer (including It’s not fair - or is it? and PLAN resources). I have been involved in development of curriculum and assessment at national level. I was, at various times, a science subject... Read More →

Sponsors

Angela Buckland

Conference & Events Manager, Association for Science Education

PLAN session pptx

KS1 WS tracker docx

Friday January 11, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am GMT
Arts 219 (Lecture Room 5)

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Primary Science Education Consultancy
Target Phase Primary

10:00am GMT

Special Educational Needs Surgery (476)

Drawing on over twenty years experience of teaching students with special educational needs, Rob Butler has written GCSE 1-3 and ELC resources on the Oxford University Press Kerboodle platform. Join Rob on the OUP stand in the exhibition hall and bring your SEN questions and queries for him to answer, or just drop by to talk about teaching students with special needs. There will also be the opportunity to leave questions with the OUP staff throughout the week which will be answered on the OUP blog.

Speakers

Rob Butler

Science Education Consultant, Association for Science Education

I'm a Chartered Science teacher and Project Officer for the ASE (running the Keeping Science Practical project). I'm a professional development lead for the Science Learning Partnerships and I help the Science Council promote their professional registers. I'm an ex-special school... Read More →

Sponsors

Oxford University Press

Everything you need for Science teaching from age 11 right through to 18, with bespoke support for the IB and Cambridge curricula.

Friday January 11, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am GMT
Exhibition Marquee

Curriculum & assessment, SEND

Target Phase 11-19

10:30am GMT

Preparing for First Assessment in A-level Geology (371)

Ideas and support for teachers as they prepare their first cohort of students for the reformed A level in Geology.

Speakers

Chae Cruickshank

OCR

Ross Richardson

OCR

Sponsors

OCR

ASE2019 Geology improving your exam prep pptx

Friday January 11, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am GMT
Muirhead 118

Curriculum & assessment, Earth Science

Host Organization OCR
Target Phase Post-16

10:40am GMT

Developing Assessment Themes (237)

Assessment is still a work in progress for most schools. Using whole-school assessment themes to explore children's understanding encourages teacher dialogue and is a fabulous monitoring tool for Subject Leaders.

Speakers

Nicola Beverley

Primary science consultant, Nicola Beverley Consultancy Ltd

Craig Early

Head of Academy at Wygate Park Academy.Sit on the Education Division Council at the RSC.PSTT College Fellow.Talk to me about all things Primary Science, including assessment.

ASE session Assessment themes pptx

Friday January 11, 2019 10:40am - 11:40am GMT
Arts 127 (Lecture Room 3)

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Nicola Beverley Consultancy Ltd
Target Phase Primary

11:00am GMT

Planning a Progressive Practical Curriculum (120)

In using practical work, we are often torn between focusing on students’ mastery of conceptual ideas in the short term, and between developing (now examined) practical skills in the long term. In this session, I will help you think about your curriculum as a long game, without sacrificing the content.

Speakers

Emily Seeber

Head of Sciences, Bedales School

I am a chemistry teacher and head of sciences at Bedales School in Hampshire and I write for Tes and Education in Chemistry. Although I am interested in a wide range of areas, currently I am working on three pieces of research: ditching sets for mixed attainment grouping; the impact... Read More →

Friday January 11, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm GMT
Muirhead 109

Curriculum & assessment

Target Phase 11-19

11:00am GMT

Teaching Towards the Assessment of Science in Context (376)

A regular comment on what students found difficult in exams is that relating to contexts, students tweeting that they had not been taught about alpacas, dinosaurs, carrots or Madagascar. What observations can an Exam Board make and how might teachers address this in their teaching to equip students to demonstrate what they know in an unfamiliar context?

Speakers

Francesca Gale

Head of Engagement and Enrichment, Wellcome Connecting Science

Ross Richardson

OCR

Sponsors

OCR

ASE2019 Teaching towards the assessment of science in context v2 pptx

Friday January 11, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG05

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization OCR
Target Phase 11-19

11:45am GMT

Enabling Accurate Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (236)

This session builds on last year's of the same title. It offers ideas and support materials from CIEC to facilitate a whole school approach to providing evidence of quality, planned-for teacher assessments in primary science lessons.

Speakers

Nicky Waller

Primary Science Advisory Teacher, The Centre for Industry Education

I'm a primary teacher and now focus upon developing the teaching and learning of science in a wide range of primary schools across the north-east of England in my role for CIEC. I encourage schools to make links with industry, train teachers by running courses and leading conferences... Read More →

Friday January 11, 2019 11:45am - 12:45pm GMT
Arts 101 (Lecture Room 4)

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization CIEC
Target Phase Primary

11:45am GMT

Primary Science Quality Mark - or 'Teachers know best!' (500)

10 years of PSQM, 10 years of teachers leading change in their schools to drive improvement in science, 10 years of teachers sharing what makes great science teaching and learning. In this workshop, we will share some of what we have learnt and give you the tools and motivation to lead change in your school.

Speakers

Jane Turner

Director of PSQM, Outgoing Chair of ASE, Primary Science Quality Mark, University of Hertfordshire

Associate Professor Jane Turner BA (Hons), PGCE, MEd, CsciTeachJane taught in primary schools in Hertfordshire and London. She is the director of the Primary Science Quality Mark, based at the University of Hertfordshire. Jane has written and contributed to several primary and early... Read More →

PSQM teachers know best 3 pptx

PS special issue ALL PAGES on line version pdf

Friday January 11, 2019 11:45am - 12:45pm GMT
Arts 301 (Lecture Room 8)

Curriculum & assessment

Target Phase Primary

12:00pm GMT

Looking Forward to 2023: Research projects to support future planning (174)

During this session, we will look forward to 2023, outlining the research projects that are currently being explored by the science curriculum team at AQA. There will be an opportunity for you to share your view on current issues and inform future developments as we look towards the next round of specification reform at A level and GCSE. Delegates will be invited to contribute and engage in action research in their schools and colleges.

Speakers

Julian Clarke

Head of Curriculum, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Friday January 11, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG07

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

12:00pm GMT

What is School Science For? (493)

The answer to this question has been contested for at least 150 years. The talk will explain why different curriculum responses emerged at different times and identify the many obstacles that had to be overcome before science could secure a place for all pupils in primary and secondary schools. It will also suggest that past experience can be used to inform the ongoing process of science curriculum development.

Speakers

Edgar Jenkins

Author

Social and political history of school science education. The struggle to establish school science for all. Factors fretting science curriculum change.

Friday January 11, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm GMT
Arts G13

Curriculum & assessment

Target Phase All

2:00pm GMT

Fast, formative feedback from Tests: Gathering evidence and making progress REPEATED (389)

Exam-style tests don’t just need to be summative. Since last year’s conference, we’ve been using research evidence and feedback from teachers to develop formative tools to use alongside exam-style tests. These tools can be used to promote progress through the curriculum and improve outcomes for all learners.

Speakers

Andy Chandler-Grevatt CSciTeach

Senior Lecturer Science Education / Assessment Editor, University of Brighton

Sponsors

Oxford University Press

Everything you need for Science teaching from age 11 right through to 18, with bespoke support for the IB and Cambridge curricula.

ASE OUP 2109 Fast Formative Assessment final pptx

Friday January 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
Physics West LT (117)

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization OUP
Target Phase 11-19

2:00pm GMT

GCSE Science 2018: Awarding and outcomes explored REPEATED (395)

Speakers

Julian Clarke

Head of Curriculum, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Friday January 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG07

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

2:00pm GMT

Ideas for teaching Anatomy & Physiology (363)

In both general and vocational qualifications this topic is one which frequently raises questions both about teachin and leaning and assessment. This session looks to give some alternative approaches to help teachers prepare students for assessments.

Speakers

Ross Richardson

OCR

Ann Wolstenholme

Subject Advisor, OCR

Sponsors

OCR

Ideas for teaching Anatomy & Physiology ppt

Friday January 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG06

Curriculum & assessment, Biology

Host Organization OCR
Target Phase 11-19

2:00pm GMT

Marking and Improving Student Outcomes in Practical Work-focused Questions REPEATED (181)

Speakers

Elise Reece

Head of Curriculum: Science, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Friday January 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
Arts 126 (Lecture Room 2)

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

2:00pm GMT

What Does it Mean to be a Competent Scientist at A-level? (264)

This workshop will focus on a selection of Core Practicals across A level Biology, Chemistry and Physics and consider

how we recognise competence - and how this differs from mastery
how the CPAC criteria link back to GCSE practicals and ways in which we can prepare students for A level
practical assessment in written exams - in particular uncertainties - and how to develop students' confidence from GCSE to A level

We will use examples from each of the sciences and you'll get the opportunity to get actively involved.......

Speakers

Lisa Greatorex

Edexcel Senior Assessment Associate and A-Level Physics CPAC Monitor, Pearson

Exhibitors

Pearson

C12 & C14, Pearson

Friday January 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG09

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Pearson
Target Phase 11-19, Post-16

2:00pm GMT

Writing Assessments in Science (375)

Have you considered the purpose of different questions, the level of demand or how they link to assessment objectives?
This session will give an overview of aspects of writing questions and some insight into the construction of an exam paper.

Speakers

Francesca Gale

Head of Engagement and Enrichment, Wellcome Connecting Science

Ross Richardson

OCR

Sponsors

OCR

ASE2019 Writing assessments in science pptx

Friday January 11, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG10

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization OCR
Target Phase 11-19

3:00pm GMT

Towards the new Education Inspection Framework 2019 - Ofsted (426)

The implications for science and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
This session will outline Ofsted’s approach and thinking towards the development of the new Education Inspection Framework 2019 and provide an opportunity for delegates to share their opinions of the work done so far. In addition, Matthew will share some of the challenges and opportunities we all face to ensure that pupils experience a well-taught and engaging primary and secondary science curriculum. Delegates will have an opportunity to discuss how inspectors gather evidence to make judgements about science and the curriculum as a whole.

Speakers

Matthew Newberry HMI

Her Majesty's Inspector, Ofsted

Matthew Newberry joined Ofsted in April 2015, is based in the SE region and is National Lead for Science. He leads inspections in primary and secondary schools and also inspects ITE providers. Previously he has worked in senior leadership in a secondary school and as a science consultant... Read More →

Friday January 11, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm GMT
Aston Webb C Block

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Ofsted
Target Phase All

3:00pm GMT

Review of the outcomes of the first GCSE 9-1 series REPEATED (378)

An overview of outcomes and grade boundaries from Science GCSE in June 2018. Identifying what students did well and not so well. Any lessons to be learned?

Speakers

Ross Richardson

OCR

Ann Wolstenholme

Subject Advisor, OCR

Sponsors

OCR

GCSE Review of the series 2017 2018final pptx

Friday January 11, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG10

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization OCR
Target Phase 11-19

4:00pm GMT

GCSE Science 2018: Key messages to support development REPEATED (398)

Speakers

Elise Reece

Head of Curriculum: Science, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Friday January 11, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG06

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

4:00pm GMT

Marking and Improving Student Outcomes in AO2-focused Questions REPEATED (400)

Speakers

Jane Bryant

Curriculum Manager, Science, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Friday January 11, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG07

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

4:00pm GMT

The Science Sample Test (238)

A chance for teachers and others to learn more about the current KS2 science sample (matrix) test, explore the 2016 published commentary and discuss implications for science teaching.

Speakers

Anne Counsell

Department for Education

Friday January 11, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm GMT
Arts 126 (Lecture Room 2)

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Standards and Testing Agency
Target Phase Primary

4:00pm GMT

Talking Science Debate (208)

'Science GCSEs: Exploring different models of organisation and timetabling'

Following last year’s lively Talking Science debate about the illusion of choice in studying the sciences at GCSE, we now consider the logistical challenges facing schools in delivering comprehensive science provision.

Join our Chair Professor David Read and hosts the Association for Science Education, Royal Society, Royal Society of Biology, Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Physics for lively and topical debate, followed by wine, nibbles and networking.

Speakers

Lucy Austin

Subject Specialist Leader for Chemistry, Inspiration Trust

Tim Furness

Assistant Head, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

Lauren McLeod

Head of Education Policy, Royal Society of Biology

David Read

Principal Teaching Fellow, University of Southampton, UK

David was a member of the RSC’s Education Division Council from 2009 until 2012, and has been a member of the editorial board of Education in Chemistry since 2009, holding the position of chair since December 2010. David has also worked with a number of A-level awarding bodies... Read More →

Lucy Wood

Director, Brave Teaching Ltd

Lucy is an education consultant with extensive experience in schools, including several years in leadership and school improvement roles in addition to consistently excellent classroom teaching. Lucy has worked at the heart of government where she influenced education policy, managed... Read More →

Exhibitors

Royal Society of Biology

Come and talk to us about how we can help you deliver your Biology curriculum and support your Biology teaching. We offer discounted membership for schools, with benefits for pupils and teachers.

Royal Society of Chemistry

Sponsors

Angela Buckland

Conference & Events Manager, Association for Science Education

Science timetable models presentation ASE 11 Jan 2019 pdf

science timetable models handout ASE 11 Jan 2019 pdf

Friday January 11, 2019 4:00pm - 6:00pm GMT
Nuffield G17

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Alliance
Target Phase All

9:00am GMT

GCSE Science 2018: How was it for you and your students? REPEATED (397)

With the introduction of the new GCSE teachers and students faced many new challenges. Now the first summer series has been completed ,it is a good time to reflect on those issues and look at how teachers and AQA have tackled the changes in a positive and successful way. We will discuss these challenges and suggest some strategies to address them. Using these lessons learnt we hope teachers will be in an even better position to support their students moving forward.

Speakers

Elise Reece

Head of Curriculum: Science, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Saturday January 12, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am GMT
Murray Learning Centre LG14

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

10:00am GMT

GCSE Science 2018: Awarding and outcomes explored REPEATED (396)

Speakers

Julian Clarke

Head of Curriculum, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Saturday January 12, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am GMT
Murray Learning Centre LG14

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

10:00am GMT

Keeping Science Exciting: PGCE students' interpretation of creativity (297)

Shuna Beasley, Krutika Sunil (NQTs) and Tony Le (NQT +1) all recent PGCE graduates from UCL Institute of Education, will illustrate ideas of creativity using resources they have developed during their PGCE course and during NQT year. Together we will consider consider how theses activities and methods can be used to support student motivation and learning.

Speakers

Sheila Curtis

Lecturer in science education, UCL Institute of Education

creativity session Jan 2019 no stop motion pptx

Stop motion creativity pptx

Saturday January 12, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am GMT
Arts 201

Curriculum & assessment, Creativity

Host Organization UCL Institute of Education
Target Phase 11-19

10:00am GMT

Raising Achievement for All REPEATED (348)

Good practice from real classroom teachers

Jo Pellereau, Head of Physics/STEM Coordinator, Loughborough High School
Opportunities for Girls in STEM and how to encourage them to get more involved

Sophie Dale, Head of Science, Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Raising achievement - The journey of my department over the last 12 months (from 20% A*-C in 2017 to 65% in 2018). This will include ideas about increasing consistency across the department and buy-in from staff

Farnoosh Shahrokhshahi, Science Teacher, Ashby School
Farnoosh created a way of visualising concepts/scenarios as part of his Master’s degree. He will share his technique with you to use in your own lessons

Moderators

Rob Butler

Science Education Consultant, Association for Science Education

Speakers

Sophie Dale

Head of Science, Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Head of Science at an all through academy in Kettering.I have worked in the same school since training and still enjoy every day! I am passionate about T&L and getting students the results they deserve. I believe building a strong team is the foundation of success in any setting... Read More →

Joanna Pellereau

University Lead Mentor/Physics Content Creator, National Institute of Teaching and Education/Save My Exams

Farnoosh Shahrokhshahi

Ashby School

Sponsors

Angela Buckland

Conference & Events Manager, Association for Science Education

Scripted Fantasies ASE doc

Improving a department – where to start. ASE Conference January 2019 pptx

Saturday January 12, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am GMT
Arts 222 (Lecture Room 6)

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization The Association for Science Education 11-19 Committee
Target Phase 11-19

10:35am GMT

TAPS: From Focused Assessment to Whole-school Approach (269)

The Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project, now in its 6th year, has found that classroom Focused Assessment activities help start whole school development. This workshop will explore a range of practical activities to support the assessment of Working Scientifically, before considering how to cascade this approach across the school.

Speakers

Sarah Earle

Reader in Education, Bath Spa University

Saturday January 12, 2019 10:35am - 11:35am GMT
Arts 119

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Bath Spa University
Target Phase Primary

11:00am GMT

Assessment for Learning in Science: Reflections and restatement from practice and research (56)

This is a definite MUST SEE on Saturday morning of conference. The review 'Inside the Black Box' by Paul Black and Dylan Wiliam was published 20 years ago and set into action Assessment for Learning. This session looks back over the last 20 years from both teaching and research perspectives with inputs from Paul Black, Chris Harrison and a number of the teachers, both old and new, who have taken AfL practice as the heart of what they do when teaching science. Our focus will be on 'how' and 'why' AfL works in practice, to both raise achievement and guide youngsters to develop those lifelong skills that help them learn. Teachers and educators who have been active in the Assessment for Learning movement, from one of the original project teachers(Paul Spenceley), to a former LA science advisor(Jason Harding), to a current HoD (Bianca Brunelli), an NQT(Sofia Da Luz) and a teacher researcher (Lucy Woods) will explain how this innovative acpproach to pedagogy has enhanced both student and professional learning. See evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence at its best! Come early if you want a seat. We will have a Vox Pop booth set up nearby if you want to come along and share your thoughts and ideas of the impact of AfL in science teaching and learning.

Speakers

Paul Black

Bianca Brunelli

The Grey Coat Hospital

Christine Harrison

Professor of Science Education, King’s College London

Researcher keen to work at classroom level. Teacher educator. Research interest: Assessment and especially Assessment for Learning. Inquiry in science/experimental science. Professional Learning and practice-based evidence. Big, big ASE enthusiast!!

Saturday January 12, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm GMT
Muirhead G15

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization King's College London
Target Phase 11-19

11:00am GMT

GCSE Science 2018: Key messages to support development REPEATED (399)

Speakers

Elise Reece

Head of Curriculum: Science, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Saturday January 12, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre LG14

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

12:00pm GMT

Fast, formative feedback from Tests: Gathering evidence and making progress REPEATED (390)

Speakers

Andy Chandler-Grevatt CSciTeach

Senior Lecturer Science Education / Assessment Editor, University of Brighton

Sponsors

Oxford University Press

Everything you need for Science teaching from age 11 right through to 18, with bespoke support for the IB and Cambridge curricula.

ASE OUP 2109 Fast Formative Assessment final (1) pptx

Saturday January 12, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm GMT
Biosciences 301LT

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization OUP
Target Phase 11-19

12:00pm GMT

Marking and Improving Student Outcomes in Maths-related Questions REPEATED (180)

Speakers

Jane Bryant

Curriculum Manager, Science, AQA

Julian Clarke

Head of Curriculum, AQA

Sponsors

AQA

Saturday January 12, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre LG14

Curriculum & assessment, Maths

Host Organization AQA
Target Phase 11-19

12:00pm GMT

Teaching the Nature of Science (272)

Given its importance, why is the nature of science (NoS) not always effectively taught in classrooms? I present the case that teacher beliefs are an important factor in determining how and/or if NoS is taught in classrooms. I will explore secondary-school science teachers’ beliefs using semi-structured interviews and lesson observations.

Speakers

Sonia Ahmed

King's College London

I am currently Director of Science for the BMAT Trust and recently completed my MA in science education with King's College London. I am really interested in the research surrounding the nature of science and teacher beliefs, and how these impact teaching and learning.

Saturday January 12, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm GMT
Muirhead 113

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization King's College London
Target Phase All

1:30pm GMT

Is Feedback the Tail or the Dog? (125)

Feedback isn't the same as marking, but many schools have seen an increase in the expectations put on teachers for marking and visible assessment. Making a whole school policy work in every department in a school is a very challenging thing to do, and too often the emphasis has been on proving the teacher is complying with a policy (how many colours of pen does your school use?), rather than focussing on what will have the most impact on students. This session will look at how we have developed our own department feedback policy, which has taken a few years to get to where we think it meets our own demands of; being efficient with teacher time, high impact with students, meets whole school expectations. I will share how we developed out policy, why we feel it works and the impact it has had on teachers and students.

Speakers

Euan Douglas

Assistant Head Teacher, St George's Catholic College

I am an Senior Assistant Headteacher responsible for Teaching & Learning and the curriculum at Saint George Catholic College, an Outstanding comprehensive school in Southampton. My involvement with the ASE includes being a member of both my regional committee and previously the 11-19... Read More →

Science department feedback policy 2018 19 pdf

purposes of assessment BLANK grid docx

Is feedback the tail or the dog pptx

Saturday January 12, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm GMT
Arts 301 (Lecture Room 8)

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Saint George Catholic College, and The Association for Science Education 11-19 Committee
Target Phase 11-19

2:00pm GMT

Using a Taxonomy of Skills Used in the Indirect Assessment of Practical Skills (377)

The Indirect Assessment of Practical Skills is new to the newly reformed qualifications. This presentation looks at the skills identified by teachers as being essential to answer such questions and considers how to integrate the development of these skills in the classroom.

Speakers

Ross Richardson

OCR

Neil Wade

Lead Subject Advisor (Science), OCR

Neil Wade is Lead Subject Advisor (Science) at OCR, Cambridge Assessment. He has extensive subject expertise and knowledge of assessment, manages partnerships with stakeholders to support qualifications and represents OCR on the Cross-Board Working Group on the Practical Endorsement... Read More →

Sponsors

OCR

Saturday January 12, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
Exhibition Marquee Seminar Room

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization OCR
Target Phase 11-19

2:00pm GMT

Integrating Practical Activity from the Practical Endorsement into teaching of A-level Geology (372)

The integration of practical activitiy into teaching and learning is a novelty for some teachers of Geology and the shift in emphasis of the new specifications offers all teachers opportunities to incorporate activities which support contextual assessment. Understand more of what OCR had in mind in preparing the 36 activities available for teachers to choose from to be able to demonstrate the competences required in the Practical Endorsement.

Speakers

Chae Cruickshank

OCR

Ross Richardson

OCR

Sponsors

OCR

ASE2019 Geology integrating practical activities pptx

Geology Quiz Practical skills 1 v1 docx

Geology Quiz Practical skills 2 v1 docx

Saturday January 12, 2019 2:00pm - 3:30pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG07

Curriculum & assessment, Earth Science

Host Organization OCR
Target Phase Post-16

3:05pm GMT

Assessing Primary Science Outdoors (148)

Take part in a number of curriculum-linked outdoor science activities, and explore how teachers might assess these activities. This practical session will provide you with a variety of approaches to assessing primary science outdoors.

Speakers

Helen Spring CSciTeach

Primary Science and Outdoor Learning Consultant, Spring Learning

I am a Primary Science and Outdoor Learning Consultant for Spring Learning and a Primary Consultant for CLEAPSS, as well as the author of 'Teaching Primary Science Outdoors'. I am the co-chair of the ASE's Primary Science Committee, a Primary Science Quality Mark hub leader and... Read More →

Saturday January 12, 2019 3:05pm - 4:05pm GMT
Arts G14

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Spring Learning
Target Phase Primary

4:10pm GMT

Planning for Great Enquiry-led Learning (33)

How can teachers plan for learning rather than doing? This workshop will explore an approach to primary science lesson planning than embeds enquiry, challenge and assessment in every lesson, so that the focus is on the learning and not the activity. We will share lessons and pupil outcomes.

Speakers

Bryony Turford

SEERIH Consultant, SEERIH, University of Manchester

As a freelance Primary Science Consultant working with children and teachers mainly in Yorkshire and the Humber I am delighted to be attending the ASE South East Asia conference as a speaker and delegate.I am passionate about empowering teachers and children to work scientifically... Read More →

Jane Turner

Director of PSQM, Outgoing Chair of ASE, Primary Science Quality Mark, University of Hertfordshire

Exhibitors

Collins

Collins is a leading provider of Science resources for teachers and students, written by expert educators. Our aim is to support the education of students of all abilities through the use of high-quality, easy-to-use books and digital resources.

Snap enquiry led learning pptx

Saturday January 12, 2019 4:10pm - 5:10pm GMT
Arts 219 (Lecture Room 5)

Curriculum & assessment

Host Organization Collins Education
Target Phase Primary