Secondary Science Teacher Conference RH227 / E12
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: 'Inclusion in Science', Ally Davies, OCR. Including workshops from all 3 exam boards - AQA, OCR and Pearson, plus exhibition stands from Data Harvest, Educake, OCR, Pearson, Primrose Kitten, SAInaptic and Tassomai.
Conference agenda*
9-9.30Arrival and registration9.30-10.20Keynote: ‘Adaptive Science Teaching for All’, Ally Davies, OCR10.20-11Break networking & exhibit11-12 Workshop 1 (choose 1 from)
1. STEM Ambassador programme and CREST awards, linking to the curriculum, GATSBY and STEM Clubs, Peter Sutton
2. GCSE Science – making the most of practical work to prepare for exams, OCR
3. GCSE optics practicals, Dr. Teresa Gonheim
4. Developing and managing a 'vision' for the sciences in your school, David Shakespeare
12.10-1.10 Workshop 2 (choose 1 from)
1. Data logging in required practicals, Data Harvest
2. AAQs – preparing for the Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science and Human Biology, AAQ
3. Literacy in KS3 and GCSE science, David Shakespeare
4. Using AI, AR & VR in Science, Matt King
1.10-1.50Lunch & networking1.50-2.50 Workshop 3 (choose 1 from)
1. Models and modelling in science lessons, David Shakespeare
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 you should use your discount code when booking.
*Subject to change
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary science conference | 02 July 2024 | 09:00-15:00 | Harlow College |
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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.
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