Transcript Details of presenter What is the ASE? • A dynamic community of teachers, technicians, and professionals supporting science education • The UK’s largest subject association •

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What is the ASE?
• A dynamic community of teachers,
technicians, and professionals
supporting science education
• The UK’s largest subject
association
• Independent and open forum for
debate
• Powerful force to promote
excellence in science teaching and
learning
• Everyone with an interest in
science can join
• Supporting science teachers for
over 100 years
Aims of ASE
To promote science education by:
• improving the teaching and learning of science
• providing a channel through which opinions of
teachers of science may be expressed on
educational matters
• provide a means of communication among those in
the science teaching community
You can sign up for FREE
monthly newsletter to keep you
up to date with all our events and
opportunities
www.ase.org.uk/asecommunications/
Available to everyone, just sign up!
Who is a member of ASE?
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Science teachers (Primary and Secondary)
Technicians
Teacher Trainers
Advisors
Teaching Assistants
Education Researchers
PGCE/ITT/TeachFirst/NQTs
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Anyone involved with science education
What can the ASE do for you?
ASE Publications - Books
• Approximately 200 titles – Primary, Secondary,
Post 16, TA’s, Technicians, and CD-ROMS
• Members’ discounts, up to 50%
• Access to past copies
• Buy online
• Popular titles include:
– ‘Be Safe!
– ASE Guides; to Primary Science Education and
Secondary Science Education
– Teaching Secondary Biology/Chemistry/Physics
ASE Publications - Journals
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Education in Science
Primary Science
School Science Review
Science Teacher Education
Journal of Emergent Science (NEW - 1st Edition March 2011)
50% discount on subscription to Nature
ASE website
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News
Conferences
Membership
Bookshop
Journals
Professional development
Resources
ASE Regions
ASE Forums
www.ase.org.uk
CPD Through Social Networks
• Twitter - follow @theASE and join in #ASEchat
Monday, 8pm - 9pm
Discuss current issues in science education
“Best CPD I have had this year is from here!
#ASEChat” Samantha @Mallrat_uk
• Facebook - join the ASE’s group
• TeachMeets - find the ASE TeachMeets in your
area on the TeachMeet wiki
• ASE member benefits
• Resources
• E-sources
• Supplies
• Competitions
www.primaryupd8.org.uk
Activities for 5-11 year
olds which use topical
events to create uniquely
engaging science lessons
www.upd8.org.uk
• Activities
• Learning objectives
• Curriculum links KS3
• Web links
• Feedback
www.upd8.org.uk/upd8-segue.php
• Smooth transition from KS3 to KS4
• 4 context-based units
• Covers more than 50% of Core Science
• Provides evidence for APP
• Motivates and engages students across whole ability
range
www.upd8.org.uk/crucial
• Fits into your existing course
• 15 ‘Tool’ lessons to teach all the challenging skills
• 15 ‘Applications’ to address the changed content
• Exam questions to improve students’ performance
through formative feedback
• Exam board specific
SATISrevisited
SATIS
(Science & Technology
in Society)
Units which support
How Science Works
at Key Stage 4
Currently being
updated
CPD - The ASE Annual Conference
For everyone involved in science education
• Attracts over 3000 delegates
• 350+ talks and workshops
• Academic lectures
• Massive exhibition - free entry
• Social programme
• Themed days
• Network and share ideas
• Certificate of attendance
• Wed 8th to Sat 11th January 2014
• FREE day for student members & FREE
entry to the exhibition for all
Annual Conference Exhibition
• More than 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest and the
best in publications, materials and resources
• Huge exhibition of equipment, books, ICT resources
• Tools to help you teach
• Bring a backpack!
More CPD - ASE Conferences
• ASE National Technicians' Conference
Thursday 3rd - Friday 4th July 2014
National Science Learning Centre, York
• ASE National Primary Conference
Friday 13th June 2012,
National Science Learning Centre, York
• ATSE Annual Summer Conference
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• NAIGS Annual Conference
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More CPD ASE Regional Conferences & Events
• Area conferences - up to 6 per year
• Sectional events - numerous types in
numerous venues throughout the UK;
• Regional events - organised by Region
Committees, supported by Field Officers
• Regional TeachMeets
• Offer to run or host an ASE event at your
school or venue
CPD Accreditation Registered Scientist (RSci)
• Aimed at science teachers in their first few years of
teaching not yet ready for CSciTeach
• Promotes high quality science teaching and learning
• Professional recognition
• Reflects good practice in science education
• Provides evidence of a commitment to continuing
professional development
CPD Accreditation –
Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)
• The ASE has been instrumental in calling for better recognition for
technicians.
• Michelle McGaughey, Chair of ASE’s Technicians Committee, said:
“The launch of the register is a giant step forward for technicians, I
hope many colleagues will take this opportunity to promote their skills
and talents. It’s wonderful to see the unsung heroes of Science
Education getting the recognition they deserve.”
• “These professional registers will ensure technician’s expertise is
properly recognised by employers and the scientific community.”
• The register will provide technicians with “a springboard towards
further qualifications and professional development”.
• Find out more on the ASE website
CPD Accreditation Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach)
• Promotes high quality science teaching and learning
• Recognizes high and improving professional expertise
• Reflects best effective practice in science education
• Provides evidence of a commitment to continuing
professional development
• Recognition of level of professionalism comparable with
Chartered Chemist, Chartered Engineer etc.
• Find out more on the ASE Website
“It set me the challenge of
planning where I go next”
Successful CSciTeach Applicant
CPD for Schools Primary Science Quality Mark
If you’re a Science Coordinator or Subject Leader....
• Funded by the Wellcome Trust, this is a joint project by the ASE, the
Science Learning Centres and Barnet Local Authority
• A year long, developmental, training and mentoring led programme
with bronze, silver and gold awards
• Perfect for raising the standard and profile of science in your school
• A total of 150 subject leaders started working towards their PSQM
awards last summer term and a further 200 are beginning this term
www.psqm.org.uk or e-mail [email protected]
What will the ASE do for me?
• Back editions of journals available 24/7 on the
web, searchable by topic
• Book prices reduced for members
• Instant resources and lesson plans
• INSET at local meetings
• Opportunity to network
• Free day at the annual conference* and free
exhibition entrance
*student members
ASE is…...
• Independent of government and business
• Influential nationally and internationally
• A professional learning community
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Top class publications (journals and books)
Resources on web
High quality CPD opportunities
Discounts on books
Advice, support and guidance
Indemnity insurance
Without members we could not provide
all this so please consider joining and
contribute to your community
The ASE is Proactive
• ASE responds to the needs of its members
• Looks forward, trying to predict what future
needs will be
• Obtains funding to develop new projects
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What our members say about ASE…
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“I am in my 5th year of
teaching…I became a
member of the ASE during my
PGCE year after my
University encouraged us to
attend the Annual Conference
and I have stayed a member
because the ASE supports
me in my teaching.”
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“The ASE is a community of
like-minded enthusiasts for
science and science teaching.
It is a source of great ideas
and expertise. It also allows
teachers to expand their
horizons beyond their daily
work in the classroom to
share ideas and enthusiasm
with others “
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“I had no idea about the size
and impact of the
organisation, and looking
back did not really appreciate
how being a member of the
ASE would impact upon my
career.”
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“I had no idea the ASE had so
much to offer, and the more
you put in the more you get
back.”
How you can get involved with ASE
• Join now as a member
20% Discount forms available
• Go to regional and local events
• Join your regional committee
• Run courses
• Write or edit articles and
resources
• Stand for national committees
and Council
• Contribute to policy debates
• And……Get the best from your
subject association!
Great networking opportunities
If you are serious about
science teaching then
Find out more.....
• The ASE website
www.ase.org.uk
• Contact your Region or Section Committee members
http://www.ase.org.uk/ase-regions
• Come to an event
http://www.ase.org.uk/ase-regions/regional-events
• Sign up to the newsletter
www.ase.org.uk/ase-communications
• Speak with ASE members and staff today
Katherine
Forsey
Further Information
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