Transcript Dr Katherine Forsey Field Officer - North of England What is the ASE?  A dynamic community of teachers, technicians, and professionals supporting science.

Dr Katherine Forsey
Field Officer - North of England
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
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
 Latest titles include:
• ‘Be Safe!
• ASE Guides; to Primary Science Education and
Secondary Science Education
• Principles and big ideas in science education
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
 News
 Conferences
 Membership
 Bookshop
 Journals
 Professional development
 Resources
 ASE Regions
 ASE Forums
www.ase.org.uk
Social Networks
 Twitter - #ASEchat
Monday, 8pm - 9pm
Discuss current issues in science education
 Facebook - check out the ASE page
 TeachMeets - see what events are in your area
on the TeachMeet wiki
 Keep an eye out for ASE’s Science TeachMeets
 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
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 for CPD portfolio
 4th to 7th January 2012
 FREE day for student members
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
More CPD Other ASE National Conferences
 Scottish Science Education Conference (2nd & 3rd
March 2012)
 Primary Science Education Conference (15th June
2012)
 Technicians’ Conference (5th & 6th July 2012)
 Association for Tutors in Science Education – ATSE Conference (August 2012)
 National Advisers and Inspectors Group for Science –
NAIGS - Conference (July 2012)
More CPD ASE Regional Conferences & Events
 Area conferences – up to 6 per year
 Regional events – numerous types in
numerous venues throughout the UK;
 Regional events - organised by
Region Committees, supported by ASE
Field Officers
CPD Accreditation Chartered Science Teacher
 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.
 You could be applying for this in few years!
“It set me the challenge of
planning where I go next”
CPD for Schools Primary Science Quality Mark
 If you find your self as Science Coordinator.....
 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 it do for me as a student?
 Help with essays - back editions of journals
available 24/7 on the web, searchable by topic
 Book prices reduced for members
 Instant resources for use on teaching practice
 INSET at local meetings
 Opportunity to network
 Free day at the annual conference
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.”
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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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“The ASE is a community of likeminded 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 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
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!
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Great networking opportunities
If you are serious about science
teaching then
Find out more.....
 The ASE website
www.ase.org.uk
 Contact the Yorkshire Region or Section Committee members
http://www.ase.org.uk/ase-regions/yorkshire/committee-members/
 Speak with your tutors
 Come to an event
http://www.ase.org.uk/ase-regions/yorkshire/events/
 Sign up to the newsletter
www.ase.org.uk/ase-communications/
 Speak with ASE representatives today