ASE 2027 Annual Conference

ASE 2027 Annual Conference

The ASE is delighted to be hosting its’ 2027 Annual Conference at the University of Northampton from 7th to 9th January.

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08:45 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS From Typhoid Mary to airborne diseases: Transmission and tracking LH127 (Learning Hub Level 1)Christine Royce • Beverly DeVore-Wedding Why did they leave? Exploring the reasons physics teachers left teaching LH321 (Learning Hub Level 3)Stuart Farmer • Mark Whalley Co-designing an assessment matrix for thinking scientifically outdoors LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Rebecca Lee • Aamir Khalique Co-developing spatial computing climate change play toolkit with children LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Muhammad Zulfadhli Kamarudin (Pearson): Practical science models that schools can actually deliver LH125 (Learning Hub Level 1)Shauna O'Brien • Poppy Pan Under the microscope: What science teachers really think about the New Curriculum LH323 (Learning Hub Level 3)Grainne Hallahan

09:55 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Harnessing the power of biology teaching to inspire students LH324 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Dan Jenkins • Chris Graham • Science & Plants for Schools (SAPS) Pedagogical approaches for teaching emotive issues in primary science LH125 (Learning Hub Level 1)Nicola Treby • Vanessa Matthews Purposeful practical work for inclusion in primary science LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Lynne Bianchi • Sarah Earle Behind GCSE science pathways: How science HoDs make curriculum decisions LH344 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Stephanie Featherstone Keynote: Disciplinary oracy in the science classroom LH013 & LH014 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Amy Gaunt

10:50 GMT

Biology educators tea/coffee and muffins (sponsored by Miss Estruch Teach & Tell) Learning Hub Level 2 landing space outside rooms LH227-230Miss Estruch Teach & Tell Physics and tea with the IOP Learning Hub Level 3 landing space (outside 344-347)Eleanor Wylie • Ian Horsewell • Institute of Physics (IOP)

11:15 GMT

(IRIS) From enrichment to entitlement: teaching research and innovation at secondary school LH323 (Learning Hub Level 3)Georgina Lott • Kelly Murfet • Institute for Research in Schools (IRIS) CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Beyond chick hatching: Humane alternatives for teaching life cycles LH125 (Learning Hub Level 1)Daisy Hall A novel way of teaching inheritance to students using forensic science. LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Mandy Hartley AI use in Trainees and Early Career Teachers LH324 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Jonty Leese • Joanna Pellereau Preparing future teachers for generative AI: critical, creative, and ethical LH322 (Learning Hub Level 3)Ryan Gallagher • Stephen Murphy

12:25 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Sequencing for Success: Building Scientific Writing Over Time LH322 (Learning Hub Level 3)Rosie Lloyd Honorary and Professional Members lunch (invitation only) Leathersellers Hide (Learning Hub Level 4)Lynn Ladbrook • Emily Perry • Claire Seeley (MA CSciTeach) • Natasha Serret • Marianne Cutler • David Allen • Rob Butler Using a dual lens to strengthen subject specific CPD in science LH344 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Catherine Leeson • Bethany Howes

13:35 GMT

(STEM Learning) Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching (SKPT - a taster session for bringing physics to life in the classroom LH125 (Learning Hub Level 1)Elizabeth Calvert CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS (CLEAPSS) Observing practical primary science lessons: A framework for leaders LH124 (Learning Hub Level 1)Sally Fulford • Jason Harding • CLEAPSS Designing inclusive science pedagogy for every child to achieve and thrive LH322 (Learning Hub Level 3)Katy Bloom Do AfL practices provide feedback for teachers and guidance for learners? LH013 & LH014 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Chris Harrison Harnessing game based learning in science LH344 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Ed Walsh • Tammie Schrader

14:45 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS Climate change solutions in secondary physics, chemistry and biology LH322 (Learning Hub Level 3)Ellie Pinches How student‑led questions and feedback support learning and self-regulation LH115 (Learning Hub Level 1)Ade Magaji Planning for dialogue and learning through action: lessons from Tonga LH113 (Learning Hub Level 1)Philippa Gardom-Hulme • Kendra McMahon Presidential Address: We need to talk about equity: Dilemmas, threats and possibilities for science education LH013 & LH014 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Professor Louise Archer OBE

15:40 GMT

Chair Chat Learning Hub Level 2 landing space outside rooms LH227-230David Allen • Claire Seeley (MA CSciTeach) • Natasha Serret • Emily Perry Meet the ASE Teacher Developers Committee LH322 (Learning Hub Level 3)Katy Bloom

16:10 GMT

CLEAPSS hands-on workshop drop-in LH017 (Learning Hub Ground Floor)Matt Endean • CLEAPSS BERG: Cultivating curiosity: high-quality plant science education for all LH231 (Learning Hub Level 2)Anna Newman-Griffis • Haruko Okamoto • Miss Estruch Teach & Tell Supporting students’ epistemological science beliefs in STEM education LH344 (Learning Hub Level 3 lab-type space)Mads Kofod

17:30 GMT

ASE Reception Leathersellers Hide (Learning Hub Level 4)David Allen • Claire Seeley (MA CSciTeach) • Lynn Ladbrook • Natasha Serret • Emily Perry