ASE Scotland Conference 2024 Online

08 June 2024
09:00 - 15:30

ASE Scotland Conference online for 2024.

Event Type: 
Conference
Online event
11-19 Teachers
Early Career Teachers
Primary
Technician
Scotland
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About the 2024 Scotland Conference Online

The programme will be delivered using Zoom as an online platform. There are strands for 11-19 Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and also for science technicians and primary teachers. 

For any queries about the ASE Scotland Conference 2024 Online, please email conferences@ase.org.uk

Keynotes

Developing Science Capital through the Primary to Secondary Transition

Paul Tyler, STEM and Innovation Lead, Kirkhill Primary School, East Renfrewshire

The transition from primary school to secondary school is a crucial time in a child's life and a time when continuity in a Science Capital approach can have a huge positive impact.

 

Building bridges: Using STEM to smooth the transition from primary to secondary education

Jennifer Sanderson
STEM Improvement Officer, Warddykes Primary School

Explore how integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education fosters seamless transitions for students moving from P7 to S1, enhancing academic preparedness and engagement.

Sessions include*

Science-specific literacy

Colin McGill, Lecturer in Teacher Education, Edinburgh Napier University 

This session will look at the importance of science-specific literacy to support pupils’ development of a deep understanding of science. Common literacy issues will be explored and strategies that teachers can use to develop their pupils’ science-specific literacy will be shared.

SmArts vs STEAM

Nicola Jones, Lecturer in Science Education, University of Glasgow 

This session will  explore what the inclusion of the ‘Art’s into ‘Science’ education may (or may  not) bring. As part of the session, we will consider specific examples of how  pedagogical approaches from the ‘Arts’ can be used to enhance the learning of  science in the primary classroom.

How Technicians and teachers can make magic together

Ghislaine Duncan, Science Technician, Dumfires and Galloway Council 

How collegiate and collaborative working between Technicians and Teachers can create success. 

Early Years Ideas

Elaine Arbuckle, Primary Teacher, Mearns Primary School

A series of practical  ideas for Early Years practitioners to use in class using items which won't break the bank!

Stretch and challenge in the physics super-curriculum

Lara Carnegie, Physics Teacher, Robert Gordon's College 

Lara will share her learning on pupils that require inverted differentiation and more challenge. She will cover the two super-curricular clubs she has run and share resources and ideas. 

STEM Club and Future Fridays - technician involvement

James Cairney and Joanne Watson, Science Technicians, Cumbernauld Academy 

James and Joanne, discuss their involvement in the award winning STEM Club at Cumbernauld Academy. Various STEM activities will be reviewed alongside the benefits that technicians can bring to initiatives like this.

Promoting careers using physics in secondary school

Martyn Carwshaw, Principal Teacher of Science, Institute of Physics Scotland

There are many agencies and organisations promoting the opportunities available with a physics qualification. This session will give an overview of most online resources available and how to make best use of such resources in secondary schools.

WOW Science Safely (TBC)

Dawn Gilles, Royal Society of Chemistry 

Our speaker from the RSC will share her insights and expertise during this session. 

More content to come!

We are updating this page and will launch our full interactive timetable soon. 

 

*Please note that details of the conference are subject to alteration