Secondary Science Teacher Conference RH227 / B08
Summary
Join us for a full programme of CPD designed to meet the needs of all Secondary Science Teachers. The East & North Herts, Essex, Beds and MK annual conference is an opportunity for Heads of Science, Biology/Chemistry/Physics Subject Leads, Key Stage 3/4 co-ordinators and teachers of Science to explore the key issues affecting science education, through a series of presentations and workshops. Network, share and develop ideas and discuss best practice.
Keynote: 'Science for All', Rob Butler, Fiendishly Clever. Including workshops from all 3 exam boards - AQA, OCR and Pearson, plus exhibition stands from ABPI, Anglian Water, Central Bedfordshire Council, Data Harvest, Educake, OCR, Ogden Trust, Pearson, Primrose Kitten, SAInaptic and Tassomai.
Conference agenda*
9-9.30Arrival and registration9.30-10.20Keynote: ‘Adaptive Science Teaching for All’, Rob Butler, Education Advisor10.20-11Break networking & exhibit11-12 Workshop 1 (choose 1 from)
1. STEM Ambassador programme and CREST awards, linking to the curriculum, GATSBY and STEM Clubs, Jo O'Reilly
2. Inclusive practical work, Rob Butler
3. Supporting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Science, OCR
4. Developing and managing a 'vision' for the sciences in your school, David Shakespeare
12.10-1.10 Workshop 2 (choose 1 from)
1. Teaching resources for SEND, Rob Butler
2. Data logging in required practicals, Data Harvest
3. Assessing key maths skills in science at different levels of demand, AQA
4. KS3 Physics, Paul Hammond
1.10-1.50Lunch & networking1.50-2.50 Workshop 3 (choose 1 from)
1. AAQs – preparing for the Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science and Human Biology, OCR
2. Literacy in Science, Rob Butler
3. Pearson Edexcel
4. Quality first time teaching and recruitment/retention in Science teams, Nana Asante-Ansong
3-3.30Youth STEM Awards, Samantha Fox Handling recruitment and retention challenges through developing non-specialists, Nana Asante-Ansong Use of AI tools in Science Education, Kavitha Ravindran, sAInaptic3.30-3.45Evaluations and raffle
The Conference is part of the East & North Herts, Essex, Beds and Milton Keynes SLP Head of Science subscription package 2023/24. If you are subscribed, use your discount code when booking.
*Subject to change
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- discuss current good practice in secondary science
- network with colleagues from across your area
- reflect on ways to translate ideas to your school context and plan for action
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary science conference | 23 May 2024 | 09:00-15:30 | University of Bedfordshire |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£100.00 +VAT |
|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£200.00 +VAT |
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Alternative dates
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Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Harwell Oxford OX11 0QX
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