ASE Teacher Developers' Conference 2024 in partnership with AQA

21 June 2024
09:30 - 16:30
Institute of Physics
37 Caledonian Road
Kings Cross , London N1 9BU , United Kingdom

ASE's Teacher Developers' Group (Futures) is delighted to publish the programme for a one-day inspirational and thought-provoking event in London. 

Event Type: 
Conference
11-19 Teachers
BGE (Broad General Education)
Primary
Senior Phase
SLT
National
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About the Teacher Developers' Conference 2024

The ASE extends its thanks to AQA and Ogden Trust for their generous sponsorship of this event.

A one day conference for those involved in teachers' professional learning and development, whether you work in higher education, as an education consultant or are a school leader responsible for CPD. 

NB the programme may be subject to minor changes.

The conference aims to gives professionals: 

  • An unrivalled opportunity for networking with fellow professionals
  • A chance to explore the latest thinking and research in science education
  • Attendance at sessions presented by nationally and internationally renowned experts
  • Help to shape the future of science education during conference workshops and discussions

For queries, email conferences@ase.org.uk

Keynotes

Beyond show and tell: shaping continuous professional development with research-informed principles of practice

Jackie Flaherty
Head of Teaching and Learning, The Ogden Trust
 

Many of us make the journey from teacher to teacher developer and teacher educator. In this session we will consider the roles of teacher developers and educators, and the research surrounding the development of the knowledge base of a teacher. 

Fostering metacognitive awareness in pre-service teachers

Katy Bloom
Senior Lecturer, School Learning and Teaching Lead, York St John University
Dr Jo Montgomery
Primary Science Consultant and Research Scientist, Dr Jo Science Solutions

Student teachers often commence ITE without a robust understanding of metacognitive strategies and their application in educational contexts, and are therefore ill-prepared to explicitly model and teach it, without receiving instruction and practise themselves. This talk will focus on a semi-longitudinal intervention to enhance metacognitive awareness in first-year ITE primary undergraduates, within a science context.

 

About the ASE Teacher Developers' Group

Group Mission: Leading Professional Development in Science Education

The ASE Teacher Developers' Specialist Group (formerly know as Futures Group) is the natural home for those involved in teachers’ professional learning and members can range from university tutors, education consultants, local authority staff, Heads of Science and leaders responsible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This expert group provides support and voice for Initial Teacher Education and CPD, fostering high quality professional learning for future generations of science teachers at all levels of education. This is achieved through research, networking and professional development within and beyond the group, and through responses to government consultations. The committee organises the ASE Futures Conference. Members receive the Science Teacher Education (STE) journal. 

Why join the Group? ASE's Teacher Developers' Group sits on the cutting edge of research, policy and practice within science education. In order to further our mission, we need people like you who have the drive and determination to improve current practice and to shape the future of science educators everywhere.

If you feel you have something you'd like to share at the conference by way of presenting a session, please email conferences@ase.org.uk - we'd love to hear from you.