#ASEchat Archive

The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 3pm ET.
Monday November 28, 2016
3:00 PM EST
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:00 PM EST
    Thanks Steve! #ASEChat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:01 PM EST
    So as we approach the end of term what strategies have you used to build your team of scientists (In your class) or in your school? #ASEChat
  • TJohns85 Nov 28 @ 3:01 PM EST
    Well #asechat #scichat do you use sulfur or sulphur? RT
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:02 PM EST
    Science lessons can support students to work as a team, particularly if you allocate roles during a discussion or an investigation #ASEChat
  • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:04 PM EST
    @NeedhamL56 What roles to you typically assign, or does it depend on the investigation? #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:04 PM EST
    Different aspects : teamwork, developing trust : and problem solving, what examples can you share that have helped team building? #ASEChat
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:04 PM EST
    #asechat but we need to teach, model, support and help them develop those roles, how?
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:05 PM EST
    Needs managing. Sometimes investigations are more like competitions to see who handles kit #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:05 PM EST
    recorder, gofer, assembler, evaluator (who watches with a clipboard) for ways in which the ‘team could do better, H & S, #ASEChat
    In reply to @robvswift
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:06 PM EST
    #asechat or do you debrief role usage after investigation/ problem solving task?
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:06 PM EST
    or who sits on a chair watching not getting involved #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:07 PM EST
    Exactly, so that everyone develops understanding of the role for when they get that job #asechat #rotates
    • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:06 PM EST
      #asechat or do you debrief role usage after investigation/ problem solving task?
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:07 PM EST
    So wuld you advocate mixed sex groupings or let pupils decide group structure? #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:07 PM EST
    #asechat or are they involved at a distance taking it all in? How to check?
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @ViciaScience
  • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:07 PM EST
    Explain, then ask for student volunteers to model, then debrief, then activity #ASEChat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:08 PM EST
    Are you joining in with #ASEChat? Don't forget hashtag
    • PhysNova Nov 28 @ 3:06 PM EST
      You can't do both at the same time well enough. Prioritise staff who will then lead all of the students along with you #Ade hat
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:08 PM EST
    #asechat yes, everyone should work with everyone at least once in the year
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • Rendcombbiology Nov 28 @ 3:08 PM EST
    I have used talk cards, which explain roles for each member and give prompts #ASEChat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:09 PM EST
    I’d always decide on group structure, but then I’m a control freak! #asechat and I’d explain why I was choosing
    • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:07 PM EST
      So wuld you advocate mixed sex groupings or let pupils decide group structure? #ASEChat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:09 PM EST
    So, what do you do with the evaluator info? Share w/ class or use it to inform future activities...? #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:09 PM EST
    Sometimes write instructions for specific responsibility during teamwork to ensure the students' responsibilities are clear. #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:09 PM EST
    This works well for developing literacy too! bonus #asechat
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:09 PM EST
    When surveyed lots of our KS4 students said they had NEVER worked in a team but that they do lots of group work #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:10 PM EST
    I can't quite take that approach in the department. I just have to try and talk to each other a lot. #asechat
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:10 PM EST
    we're not discussing group work on Twitter are we ? #ASEChat *runs for cover* *tin hat*
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:11 PM EST
    So keeping group structure may lead to some groups being very effective, or better to keep mixing? #ASEChat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:11 PM EST
    I think a strong science department always suffers because they can be intimidating to SLT. Once had our coffee room taken away!! 😩 #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:11 PM EST
    Both, evaluator feedback to group, and they decide what they could do to improve, next time someone else is evaluator, saves T time #asechat
    • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:09 PM EST
      So, what do you do with the evaluator info? Share w/ class or use it to inform future activities...? #ASEChat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • PhysNova Nov 28 @ 3:11 PM EST
    This is a great way to show info based seating plans / groupings. Just review regularly. #asechat
    • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:09 PM EST
      I’d always decide on group structure, but then I’m a control freak! #asechat and I’d explain why I was choosing
      • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:07 PM EST
        So wuld you advocate mixed sex groupings or let pupils decide group structure? #ASEChat
        In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:11 PM EST
    Really interesting distinction! #asechat
    • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:09 PM EST
      When surveyed lots of our KS4 students said they had NEVER worked in a team but that they do lots of group work #asechat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:12 PM EST
    TEAM WORK! #asechat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @stevethedoc1, @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:12 PM EST
    #asechat NO, team building!!
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:12 PM EST
    Discussing team building which includes, but not exclusively, group work #ASEChat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:12 PM EST
    At the very least, you have to have a 'talker' someone to keep the conversation going #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:13 PM EST
    wow that’s a brilliant e.g. of us needing to make explicit the skills of a team approach. #ASEChat what do others think?
    • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:09 PM EST
      When surveyed lots of our KS4 students said they had NEVER worked in a team but that they do lots of group work #asechat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:13 PM EST
    @NeedhamL56 Yeah it surprised me. I have emphasised teamwork since then. "Working in your team.." instead of groups. #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:13 PM EST
    This works well in 'debates' where pupils given specific roles #ASEChat
    In reply to @Rendcombbiology
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:13 PM EST
    #asechat agreed, so sometimes give questions for talker to ask during task
    In reply to @robvswift, @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:13 PM EST
    all right keep your hair on :) #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1, @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:14 PM EST
    #asechat too late!
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @hrogerson, @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:16 PM EST
    Alex - are you suffering from a depleted team at the moment? (WE tweets) #ASEChat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:16 PM EST
    Sure I was thinking of a natural talker, but then there's the issue of keeping them on task #ASEChat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:16 PM EST
    aargh Ive lost a tweet! slow down eek #ASEChat it’s that @A_Weatherall dissing group work ;)
    In reply to @A_Weatherall
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:18 PM EST
    we do group work every lesson. Whole class group work ;) #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:18 PM EST
    I’m sure the CBI will say that students leaving school do not have the skills to work in a team, science great vehicle #ASEChat
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:18 PM EST
    #asechat and I thought that podcast thing was a group/ team effort
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @A_Weatherall
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:19 PM EST
    that's very much a partnership. #asechat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:19 PM EST
    What do you do with podcasts? #ASEChat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56, @A_Weatherall
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:19 PM EST
    Do you have a view on optimum group size for conducting, say, series circuit experiments? #ASEChat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:20 PM EST
    Good luck. And how will you help new person fit into your team? #ASEChat
    • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:18 PM EST
      team isn't depleted at the minute. And we will hopefully fill vacancy
      In reply to @ViciaScience, @A_Weatherall, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:20 PM EST
    check out @theEDfiles. One and a half hours of your life you won't regret #ASEChat
    In reply to @robvswift, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56, @theEDfiles
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:20 PM EST
    #asechat OK let's talk artnership building in and through science
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @NeedhamL56
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:21 PM EST
    practical work? In a science lesson? Pfnaaa :) #ASEChat (Sorry in a daft mood - very tired)
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:22 PM EST
    Nicely done, think we have just flipped to #asechat ting about developing the team of teachers in your school that teach science Pri or Sec
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:23 PM EST
    #asechat doughnuts!?
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @ViciaScience, @A_Weatherall, @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:23 PM EST
    and a good SOW. #asechat :)
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:23 PM EST
    Can be hard for 'new person' to fit into an existing strong team #ASEChat #outsider
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @A_Weatherall, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:24 PM EST
    Good, clear organised SoW and a clear schedule to make it easy #asechat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:24 PM EST
    Agreed - well documented procedures help get people up to speed. Let them suggest changes? #ASEChat
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:24 PM EST
    True. But has to be easier than a struggling team? #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @A_Weatherall, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:24 PM EST
    that's me that is. #asechat I just went in with an annoying attitude. They all hate me😉
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @FergusonMr1, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • Rendcombbiology Nov 28 @ 3:24 PM EST
    Allowing individuals in the team to express own area of interest, https://t.co/9cuMvTLclO. and then all members supporting them #ASEChat
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:25 PM EST
    #asechat but equally new pupil team member on switching make up of pupil teams/ partnerships
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:25 PM EST
    :) it's not rocket science #ASEChat
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:25 PM EST
    @A_Weatherall @hrogerson @stevethedoc1 @NeedhamL56 I'd like to think we have a culture of dialogue and openness #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @A_Weatherall, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:25 PM EST
    How do you ensure effective communication? most teams fall apart without it #asechat also develops trust if everyone u/stands comms
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:25 PM EST
    er. #ASEChat
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:26 PM EST
    #asechat does there have to be one in every team???!!!
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @ViciaScience, @FergusonMr1, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:26 PM EST
    What is in place to make this happen effectively? does it just evolve? what pitfalls do you avoid? #asechat
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:26 PM EST
    And getting to know new people can be hard in the hurly burly of day to day teaching. Need to plan 'social opps' #ASEChat
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:26 PM EST
    it's usually me :) #ASEChat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @ViciaScience, @FergusonMr1, @NeedhamL56
  • SKLchem Nov 28 @ 3:27 PM EST
    #ASEChat effective comms - weekly newsletter for admin, reflection & cpd; whiteboards in office for more urgent info
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:27 PM EST
    True. Our department has annual weekend outings. Nice team building stuff #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:27 PM EST
    and now we're cooking on gas... with an occasional burning smell #asechat
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @ViciaScience, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:27 PM EST
    @ViciaScience @A_Weatherall @hrogerson @stevethedoc1 Dept meeting time dedicated to sharing practice #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @ViciaScience, @A_Weatherall, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:27 PM EST
    Absolutely! Just making the point successful teams cannot afford complacency #ASEChat
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @A_Weatherall, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:27 PM EST
    @ViciaScience @A_Weatherall @hrogerson @stevethedoc1 If we can consult on a decision we do #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @ViciaScience, @A_Weatherall, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:28 PM EST
    @ViciaScience @A_Weatherall @hrogerson @stevethedoc1 NQT-UPS-TLR holders all listened too #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @ViciaScience, @A_Weatherall, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:29 PM EST
    Do you need a strong leader to develop the team or do they do it by themselves? #asechat
  • SKLchem Nov 28 @ 3:29 PM EST
    #asechat - also have student quote of the week board - this can be hysterical - Y8:is tuna a fish? - thought it came from cows!
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:29 PM EST
    no one "knows best". #ASEChat
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @NeedhamL56, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:29 PM EST
    Thank you! we were thinking the same thing :) #asechat
  • edubabbIe Nov 28 @ 3:30 PM EST
    Statistics and the Labor Market. #asechat
  • Rendcombbiology Nov 28 @ 3:30 PM EST
    Yes but leadership styles are so diverse a strong leader doesn't have to be autocratic #ASEChat
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:30 PM EST
    absolutely. :) I mean who'd want to hold back when telling me what for. #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @FergusonMr1, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:30 PM EST
    @ViciaScience @A_Weatherall @hrogerson @stevethedoc1 Also, using your teams strengths #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @ViciaScience, @A_Weatherall, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1
  • cleverfiend Nov 28 @ 3:30 PM EST
    1st repost New post: #asechat The latest from Ofqual on 1-9 https://t.co/GeASlUE3iI
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:31 PM EST
    Key to effective science department team is the technician support. Can make or break. #ASEchat
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:31 PM EST
    We used to have more opportunities for social events in staffroom - curry club, 5 a side, weekend trips, running club #ASEChat
    • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:27 PM EST
      True. Our department has annual weekend outings. Nice team building stuff #ASEChat
      In reply to @ViciaScience
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:31 PM EST
    don't you mean individuals' strengths :) #ASEChat
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @NeedhamL56, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:31 PM EST
    This was turning point for me, thought it was just for fun. Relationships develop & trust happens with extra curic for students too #asechat
    • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:27 PM EST
      True. Our department has annual weekend outings. Nice team building stuff #ASEChat
      In reply to @ViciaScience
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:32 PM EST
    Sorry, individuals within the team. #ASEchat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @NeedhamL56, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1
  • Rendcombbiology Nov 28 @ 3:32 PM EST
    Couldn't agree more! Great technicians are invaluable and need to made part of the team not just teaching staff #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:32 PM EST
    Clear vision and focused on development not change for the sake of it. Strong leadership doesn't mean good leadership. #asechat
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:32 PM EST
    tee hee #ASEChat
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @NeedhamL56, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:33 PM EST
    #asechat especially the new style pupil technicians emerging in Primary
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • stuartphysics Nov 28 @ 3:33 PM EST
    #asechat @hrogerson see research by McNicholl, Childs, Burn on importance of coffee room for teachers learning pedagogical content knowledge
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:33 PM EST
    so #ASEChat who wants to work with @FergusonMr1 ( and me )
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson, @stevethedoc1, @FergusonMr1
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:33 PM EST
    sometimes tricky balance due to outside influences. But we're getting it right at the moment. #ASEChat
    In reply to @Rendcombbiology
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:33 PM EST
    @NeedhamL56 Vision is key #ASEChat then communicating that vision
    In reply to @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:34 PM EST
    Can recommend reading around leadership styles - lots of literature - but no one style fits all circumstance #ASEChat
    • Rendcombbiology Nov 28 @ 3:30 PM EST
      Yes but leadership styles are so diverse a strong leader doesn't have to be autocratic #ASEChat
  • rbegum2013 Nov 28 @ 3:34 PM EST
    @NeedhamL56 yes transparency with staff should be important #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • stormeducation Nov 28 @ 3:34 PM EST
    #asechat lol @ViciaScience 5 a side in the staffroom must have been a lot of fun!
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • corsham_science Nov 28 @ 3:34 PM EST
    great techs make everything so much easier! #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:35 PM EST
    husband was a massive influence in the coffee room of the department I first worked in. #asechat
    In reply to @stuartphysics
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:35 PM EST
    "A good leader makes people belief they did it by themselves" :) other quotes here https://t.co/IsbVa6RBvM #asechat
    • Rendcombbiology Nov 28 @ 3:30 PM EST
      Yes but leadership styles are so diverse a strong leader doesn't have to be autocratic #ASEChat
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:35 PM EST
    #asechat now that is a serious ask!
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @NeedhamL56, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson, @FergusonMr1
  • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:35 PM EST
    You can't have effective change w/o buy in from everybody - transparency is a good start #ASEChat
    In reply to @rbegum2013, @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:35 PM EST
    I would add others to that list, inc lunch staff and cleaning staff #ASEChat
    In reply to @Rendcombbiology, @hrogerson
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:36 PM EST
    #asechat especially given size of most staff rooms for science
    In reply to @stormeducation, @ViciaScience
  • Rendcombbiology Nov 28 @ 3:36 PM EST
    Great to hear, keep fighting for your coffee room. We have Bio Bistro (bacon sarnies) on a Saturday morning #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:36 PM EST
    good point. If staff understand 'why' there is less dissent and more cooperation. #asechat
    In reply to @rbegum2013, @NeedhamL56
  • PhysNova Nov 28 @ 3:37 PM EST
    Recently took four of team to #asenorthconf in Sheffield. Great way to get to know team. Drank winning prossecco on train to Mcr #asechat
    • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:31 PM EST
      This was turning point for me, thought it was just for fun. Relationships develop & trust happens with extra curic for students too #asechat
      • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:27 PM EST
        True. Our department has annual weekend outings. Nice team building stuff #ASEChat
        In reply to @ViciaScience
  • rbegum2013 Nov 28 @ 3:37 PM EST
    @Rendcombbiology #asechat good leaders develop staff and allows mistakes to happen
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @teambonding, @Rendcombbiology
  • Rendcombbiology Nov 28 @ 3:37 PM EST
    Just starting MEd in Education Leadership so would appreciate any reading recommendation? #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:37 PM EST
    Hey @rbegum2013 hello! i’m not picking up your tweets. Please use the #asechat thanks
    In reply to @rbegum2013
  • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:38 PM EST
    Should be a two-way conversation though, staff should vet leadership and vice versa #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @rbegum2013, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:38 PM EST
    became quite competitive and resulted in a few injuries. Fond memories.Skateboarding in staffroom too (confiscated) #ASEChat
    In reply to @stormeducation
  • rbegum2013 Nov 28 @ 3:38 PM EST
    #asechat but some see it as weak leadership
    In reply to @robvswift, @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:38 PM EST
    the removal of the coffee room was two schools ago. Horrible place to work. #asechat
    In reply to @Rendcombbiology
  • rbegum2013 Nov 28 @ 3:39 PM EST
    I thought I was #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:39 PM EST
    Got to be human and fallible #ASEChat
    In reply to @rbegum2013, @robvswift, @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:39 PM EST
    And many techs are holders of the PCK needed to run practical classes #ASEChat Do you provide them with CPD?
  • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:39 PM EST
    Maybe so, but who wants to work with a dictator? #ASEChat
    In reply to @rbegum2013, @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:39 PM EST
    Brilliant! it was great to see you all there “wine popping emoji” #asechat
    • PhysNova Nov 28 @ 3:37 PM EST
      Recently took four of team to #asenorthconf in Sheffield. Great way to get to know team. Drank winning prossecco on train to Mcr #asechat
      • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:31 PM EST
        This was turning point for me, thought it was just for fun. Relationships develop & trust happens with extra curic for students too #asechat
        • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:27 PM EST
          True. Our department has annual weekend outings. Nice team building stuff #ASEChat
          In reply to @ViciaScience
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:40 PM EST
    #asechat not an attempt to develop whole school team?
    In reply to @hrogerson, @Rendcombbiology
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:40 PM EST
    sorry! its a bit fast must have missed your tweet couldn’t follow the thread #ASEChat
    In reply to @rbegum2013
  • Newmanphysics Nov 28 @ 3:40 PM EST
    Cutting scotch egg in half a good model for crust mantle core. Showing pumice float from all the gasses (aero effect) #asechat
    In reply to @lilac_rose16
  • rbegum2013 Nov 28 @ 3:41 PM EST
    #ASEChat leaders should give new teachers confidence about themselves, kindness does not cost
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @robvswift, @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Nov 28 @ 3:41 PM EST
    Brilliant! Need more prizes like that for next years N Conf #ASEChat
    • PhysNova Nov 28 @ 3:37 PM EST
      Recently took four of team to #asenorthconf in Sheffield. Great way to get to know team. Drank winning prossecco on train to Mcr #asechat
      • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:31 PM EST
        This was turning point for me, thought it was just for fun. Relationships develop & trust happens with extra curic for students too #asechat
        • robvswift Nov 28 @ 3:27 PM EST
          True. Our department has annual weekend outings. Nice team building stuff #ASEChat
          In reply to @ViciaScience
  • anhalf Nov 28 @ 3:41 PM EST
    YES! I was lucky to go to #hESA2016 spacecamp- best thing ever and doing loads more science with class this year #asechat #primaryrocks
    • ictlinks Nov 28 @ 3:37 PM EST
      A3 take something you have a passion for and run an activity with a group of children. If that fails join #PrimaryRocks
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:42 PM EST
    Love that @rbegum2013 'kindness does not cost'. #leadership #ASEchat
    In reply to @rbegum2013
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:42 PM EST
    OK last 10 mins or so, whats special about SCIENCE that helps us develop a proper team approach? #asechat some ideas here are generic
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:42 PM EST
    #asechat does cost but payback leaves you in profit
    In reply to @rbegum2013, @FergusonMr1, @robvswift, @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • rbegum2013 Nov 28 @ 3:42 PM EST
    #ASEchat new teachers don't know seen lots of leaders use that as weakness and cause unnecessary stress
    In reply to @robvswift, @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:42 PM EST
    I also think that leading via email is terrible. Speak to people face to face... go see them. #ASEchat
  • rbegum2013 Nov 28 @ 3:43 PM EST
    #ASEchat so true sometime just go and see them probably
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:43 PM EST
    Teamwork in the science department is all about the preproom atmosphere for me @NeedhamL56 #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:44 PM EST
    Work across specialisms so teamwork is essential #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:44 PM EST
    and how does a primary science subject leader get the rest of the school loving science and working as a team? #ASEChat
  • PhysNova Nov 28 @ 3:44 PM EST
    It does not matter about the size of your school but you must speak to every member of the team every day. #ASEChat Please don't use email.
    • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:42 PM EST
      I also think that leading via email is terrible. Speak to people face to face... go see them. #ASEchat
  • LessonToolbox Nov 28 @ 3:45 PM EST
    Learning progression map for atomic structure lesson. Editable dwnld -> https://t.co/AEvo64w5SG #asechat
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:45 PM EST
    we often have a separate workroom to develop a team spirit #ASEChat other depts less lucky.
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:45 PM EST
    Yes I think other subjects are jealous of our preproom antics #asechat
    • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:43 PM EST
      Teamwork in the science department is all about the preproom atmosphere for me @NeedhamL56 #ASEchat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:45 PM EST
    #asechat just show that you love it
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • rbegum2013 Nov 28 @ 3:46 PM EST
    #ASEchat supporting each other for me and not fear of making mistake what ever level
    In reply to @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:46 PM EST
    practising our Christmas 'turn' in there this afternoon! #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • FergusonMr1 Nov 28 @ 3:47 PM EST
    Really enjoyed #ASEChat tonight and reflecting on teamwork (pupils and staff), leadership, management, vision and building a team.
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:47 PM EST
    #asechat ''tis the only thing in life that matters
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:47 PM EST
    Oh no! I have heard the answer to this, but can't remember what she said. #asechat but ultimately do PSQM!
    • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:44 PM EST
      and how does a primary science subject leader get the rest of the school loving science and working as a team? #ASEChat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:47 PM EST
    this demonstrates TRUST without which the team cannot develop and grow #asechat (OK to ask for help, OK to make a mistake) #asechat
    • rbegum2013 Nov 28 @ 3:46 PM EST
      #ASEchat supporting each other for me and not fear of making mistake what ever level
      In reply to @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • danielharvey9 Nov 28 @ 3:48 PM EST
    with time and support from HT and SLT but also with a coherent science curriculum and process for teaching. #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Nov 28 @ 3:49 PM EST
    Thanks @NeedhamL56 I have to dip out before the end. Lots and lots of things to do tonight. #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:49 PM EST
    @NeedhamL56 #asechat show them that it is the only thing that matters to subject leader
    In reply to @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:49 PM EST
    So leaders showing support for science in the primary curriculum gives the Subject leader a leg up, they cant do this alone? #asechat
    • danielharvey9 Nov 28 @ 3:48 PM EST
      with time and support from HT and SLT but also with a coherent science curriculum and process for teaching. #ASEChat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:50 PM EST
    #asechat we understand as we are that kind of understanding team
    In reply to @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
  • Rendcombbiology Nov 28 @ 3:52 PM EST
    Really enjoying my first #ASEChat will be a regular participant @RendcombCollege @theASE
    In reply to @RendcombCollege, @theASE
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:52 PM EST
    Science really is the best subject to lead so many opportunities to build the teaching team, and enable student team work #asechat #lovingit
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:54 PM EST
    #asechat be careful in primary too often that results in move to lead minor areas of lit or nun
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:54 PM EST
    Either my tweet deck has exploded with the number of #asechat tweets tonight, or we’ve come to a natural end. Thanks everyone!
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:55 PM EST
    #asechat have you asked the team?
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:56 PM EST
    Come back next week welcome on board #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Nov 28 @ 3:57 PM EST
    I’ll ask @viciascience to do an archive of the tweets from tonight, some great ideas for developing teams in science #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • stevethedoc1 Nov 28 @ 3:58 PM EST
    #asechat ask him to help make the archive, in spirit of team building etc
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @ViciaScience
  • chemDrK Nov 28 @ 3:59 PM EST
    @Rendcombbiology @theASE its always at kids' bedtime for me, so can't join in 😞 but always enjoy reading afterwards 😃 #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @Rendcombbiology, @theASE