ASE Annual Conference 2019: Full Schedule

12:25pm GMT

Teaching Science to English Language Learners (243)

Analysing EAL learners’ performance on standardized tests and suggesting implications for practice.
Drawing on empirical research data, this presentation identifies and discusses specific types of assessment tasks in Science where English language learners are particularly disadvantaged compared with their native speaking peers. The presentation concludes with a set of teaching- and assessment–focused implications for classroom practice.

Speakers

Oksana Afitska

University of Lancaster

Wednesday January 9, 2019 12:25pm - 1:25pm GMT
Arts 101 (Lecture Room 4)

Diversity, Literacy

Host Organization Lancaster University
Target Phase All

11:00am GMT

Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong and the New Research That's Rewriting the Story (17)

Angela Saini is an independent British science journalist and author of two acclaimed books. She presents science programmes on BBC Radio and her writing has appeared in the Guardian, The Times, Prospect, New Scientist, Wallpaper, Vogue, Marie Claire, Science, New Humanist, Wired, Stylist and the Economist among others. She has won a number of national and international journalism awards.

Angela will be signing copies of her book at the ASE Hub in the Exhibition Marquee after her session.

Speakers

Angela Saini

Angela Saini is an award-winning science journalist, author and broadcaster. She regularly presents science programmes on BBC Radio 4 and the World Service, and her writing has appeared across the world, including in New Scientist, the Guardian, The Times, Science, Cell, Wired... Read More →

Thursday January 10, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm GMT
Aston Webb C Block

Diversity

Target Phase All

9:30am GMT

Primary Science for All: Attention please! (29)

Primary Science for All is a project to develop practices and adaptable resources to make science more accessible to those primary school pupils whose particular learning requirements are not always recognised and to enhance their progress in science.

Members of the PSFA community will describe how they have collaborated to develop innovative approaches to address some of these challenges. We will explore two approaches - Frames for Focus and the Wonder Cupboard. We explain how we think they help children to focus on their science learning. There will be an opportunity to explore the resources, and reflect on how they might be adapted for your setting.

Speakers

Andy Bullough

Senior Research Fellow, Sheffield Hallam University Institute of Education

I am a senior research fellow at Sheffield Institute of Education's Centre for Research and Knowledge Exchange. My interests focus on curriculum development, especially in terms of the design of teaching and learning resources and their associated theories. I work on projects with... Read More →

Joelle Halliday

Senior Research Fellow, Sheffield Hallam University

Joelle designs, leads, and researches teacher professional development activity. She is Co-Director of the Wipro STEM Teacher Fellow and Teacher Mentor Programmes. The programmes aim to increase young people's enjoyment, attainment, and progression in the STEM subjects by supporting... Read More →

Gregory Mace

Science Leader, Athelney Primary School

Chn with a diagnosis of Autism who integrate into mainstream class'.

Friday January 11, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am GMT
Arts G14

Diversity, SEND

Host Organization Sheffield Institute of Education
Target Phase Primary

10:00am GMT

Making STEM for Everyone: Reaching under-served audiences (307)

Three projects which use evidence- and research-based practice to engage and support three under-served audiences: children with SEN; young carers; and girls in engineering. Our outcomes offer findings and insights into engaging these audiences and meeting their needs.

Speakers

Laura Fogg-Rogers

University of the West of England

Dr Laura Hobbs

Lancaster University

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

Diversity, STEM

Host Organization Lancaster University/ Science from the Start/ UWE Bristol
Target Phase All

12:30pm GMT

Improving Progress and Closing the Gaps: Pupil premium students (367)

Effective strategies to improve the progress of pupil premium students

Speakers

Natalie Hewitt

SLP Lead, Greater Manchester SLP

Exhibitors

STEMLearning

STEM Learning

A world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK

Friday January 11, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm GMT
Murray Learning Centre UG10

Diversity, Leadership

Host Organization STEM Learning - Greater Manchester SLP
Target Phase 11-19

4:00pm GMT

Representing Everyone in Science: Using STEM subjects to communicate diversity (62)

A student is more likely to engage with a topic if they can see someone like them undertaking the activity. This session uses a number of case studies to help teachers present the curriculum in a way that allows everyone to be represented in a science class.

Speakers

Earth Science Teachers Association

Earth Science Teachers’ Association (ESTA)

The Earth Science Teachers' Association aims to advance education by encouraging and supporting the teaching of Earth sciences at all levels. Have you joined?@ESTA_UK

Chris King

Geoscience teacher trainer, ESTA

The Earth Science Teachers' Association (ESTA) has been supporting geology, science , geography and primary teachers in their teaching of Earth science across the UK for many years. Through the Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU), ESTA offers workshops to teachers across the UK... Read More →

Friday January 11, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm GMT
Biosciences N201

Diversity

Host Organization Earth Science Teachers’ Association (ESTA)
Target Phase All, 11-19, Primary, FE/ Skills, Post-16

2:00pm GMT

Teaching Science to EFL Students (241)

Having taught science to international students in a range of contexts over the last ten years, I would like to share some of my insights. Topics for discussion will include IELTs, mathematics, adult learners, role models, learning styles and plagiarism. I intend to discuss real life case studies whenever possible.

Speakers

Niki Bell

INTO Manchester

Saturday January 12, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm GMT
Muirhead 122

Diversity

Target Phase Post-16