A short introduction to some key concepts and ideas for new members including CPD, the 'big ideas' in science education, and approaches to practical science. ASE: What counts as CPD?For many teachers of science, there is great variation in the quantity and quality of continuing professional development (CPD) in which they are aFri, 01/01/2016Article Top DownloadPrinciples and Big Ideas of Science EducationDiscussion and conclusions about the essential understanding in science that all students should acquire during the compulsory years of school.Wynne HarlenResource Changing science education to meet the demands of a changing societyConsidering societal demands for science education over the last 50 years and how the curriculum has responded suggests what is needed to meet todaSun, 01/01/2017Article Login to see content The following document is not available for your current membership, please sign up here Doing with ideas: the role of talk in effective practical work in scienceAnalogies and metaphors can provide a means to help students make links between doing and seeing in practical work and the ideas that the teacher wThu, 01/01/2015Article Login to see content The following document is not available for your current membership, please sign up here Starting a science club – first steps and five ready-made activitiesAnne Buckley outlines the steps for starting a science club...what path will you take? Article
