dr katherine forsey field officer - north of england
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Dr Katherine ForseyField 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
www.ase.org.uk/ase-communications/
Available to everyone, just sign up!
You can sign up for FREE monthly newsletter to keep you up to date with all our events and opportunities
Who is a member of ASE?
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
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 Forumswww.ase.org.uk
Social Networks
Twitter - #ASEchatMonday, 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
Activities for 5-11 year olds which use topical events to create uniquelyengaging science lessons
www.primaryupd8.org.uk
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 ConferenceFor 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
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ASE is….
• Independent of government and business
• Influential nationally and internationally
• A professional learning community
ASE provides….
• Top class publications (journals and books)
• Resources on web• High quality CPD opportunities• Discounts on books • Advice, support and guidance• Indemnity insuranceWithout members we could not provide all this so
please consider joining and contribute to your community
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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
What our members say about ASE… “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.”
“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.”
“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 “
“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!
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