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ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #ASEChat Our expected host has disappeared, so tonight choice of topics is down to us

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:03 PM EDT

How should we challenge biases so all students can see science as an option? #ASEChat https://t.co/cRcdSVJKTS

ASPIRES2science Apr 18 @ 2:52 PM EDT

We must support teachers to challenge biases so that ALL students can see post 16 science as an option #ASEchat https://t.co/TayMBJv6rB

CLEAPSS Apr 18 @ 3:03 PM EDT

Want to keep up to date with CLEAPSS? Then sign-up to our new email mailing list here : https://t.co/q8FLhbv9aw Pls RT #ASEChat

mccormackpj Apr 18 @ 3:03 PM EDT

Vacancy for an innovative & inspiring physicist/science teacher #asechat https://t.co/OOqaXtvxsm https://t.co/LjQZlcP7Jj

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:04 PM EDT

Reminds me years ago teachers asked to encourage girls into science - still not found the magic bullet #ASEChat https://t.co/cRcdSVJKTS

ASPIRES2science Apr 18 @ 2:52 PM EDT

We must support teachers to challenge biases so that ALL students can see post 16 science as an option #ASEchat https://t.co/TayMBJv6rB

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:05 PM EDT

Also content appearing in GCSE that used to be A level, GCSE in KS3, and KS3 in primary. Is this really increasing standards? #asechat

gregtheseal Apr 18 @ 3:05 PM EDT

@ViciaScience why should all students do science? #asechat

BenjaminDBarker Apr 18 @ 3:05 PM EDT

@ViciaScience I think many chose sci at a-level+uni due to a love for it, I think that's the key. A deep intrinsic desire first. #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:06 PM EDT

#ASEChat https://t.co/6p4ZxxQTZB

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:03 PM EDT

This week picked up concerns regarding how the specifications will fit into the time-table, also ideas for managing the practicals asechat

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:06 PM EDT

@hrogerson @Kevinberry03 #asechat Helen, update on planning hours comments on @ocr_science community https://t.co/NjYGDZLhQs

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:07 PM EDT

@gregtheseal @ViciaScience thats a good question Greg, whats your response? #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:07 PM EDT

@gregtheseal I prefer them feeling capable of doing science, but do not expect many to do so #ASEChat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:08 PM EDT

@BenjaminDBarker I agree that something 'clicks' and motivates further study, rather than a feeling of mastery #ASEChat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:09 PM EDT

How are you managing the #rocket seed experiment? @astro_timpeake #asechat saw some great displays from @sarahpurplee yesterday

gregtheseal Apr 18 @ 3:09 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 @ViciaScience it often depends on what sort of day I have had. #asechat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:11 PM EDT

@gregtheseal @ViciaScience and today? #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:11 PM EDT

@gregtheseal @NeedhamL56 Would you rather have a smaller group of enthusiastic science pupils or a larger group of indifference? #ASEChat

gregtheseal Apr 18 @ 3:12 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @NeedhamL56 I would go for the smaller group of enthusiastic #asechat

MrsDrSarah Apr 18 @ 3:12 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @gregtheseal @NeedhamL56 Small enthusiastic group, no doubt. Indifference is killer. I want to be challenged too! #asechat

BenjaminDBarker Apr 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 @astro_timpeake @sarahpurplee Cross-curricular projects w/maths (data focus) + Michael Foale visit later in the week. #asechat

gregtheseal Apr 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 @ViciaScience today has been nice but I think science is not for all #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT

@gregtheseal @NeedhamL56 me too! #ASEChat

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT

#asechat I like to take the broad liberal education view that it is part of their heritage, but that's from the position away from the ...

rjpritchard Apr 18 @ 3:13 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 True.Making it more difficult doesn't mean more pupils will understand it. Just makes it harder for some to access it. #ASEchat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:14 PM EDT

@MrsDrSarah @gregtheseal @NeedhamL56 Used to find hard when teaching large gps of non science students AS science in society #ASEChat

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:14 PM EDT

#asechat classroom. Day to day in front of indifferent students it can be hard to maintain motivation, ours and theirs!

doc_kristy Apr 18 @ 3:14 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @MrsDrSarah @gregtheseal @NeedhamL56 urgh, science in society, I remember that... And SPU! #asechat

MrsDrSarah Apr 18 @ 3:15 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @gregtheseal @NeedhamL56 I often think that large groups switches students off science at GCSE. #asechat

helpmeimamedic Apr 18 @ 3:15 PM EDT

Know someone who hasn't got an offer from #MedSchool? FREE advice: https://t.co/kJrPshDAe6 #A100 #AspiringDoctor #careers #CEIAG #ASEChat

BenjaminDBarker Apr 18 @ 3:15 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @gregtheseal @NeedhamL56 Optimist: large group + convert them w/engaging prac/curric/experiences! (Realist deep down) #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:16 PM EDT

@dave2004b so I agree, learning the cultural role of science is important but not same as learning to be a scientist #ASEChat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:17 PM EDT

@rjpritchard Hi Bob! good to see you at #asechat Hard to agree which concepts/ideas just need leaving until later. Is it an inclusion thing?

ASPIRES2science Apr 18 @ 3:17 PM EDT

Educators should target whole families in building knowledge about #science careers #ASEchat https://t.co/q940dHjrsy https://t.co/V5Hb6YEzZR

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:17 PM EDT

@ViciaScience Yup. #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:18 PM EDT

@BenjaminDBarker @gregtheseal @NeedhamL56 Not easy to manage 'engaging practical experiences' in a large gp #ASEChat

BenjaminDBarker Apr 18 @ 3:18 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @gregtheseal @NeedhamL56 agreed #ASEchat

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:19 PM EDT

@MrsDrSarah @ViciaScience @gregtheseal @NeedhamL56 This can certainly be made worse with non-spec teaching, making #CPD so key. #asechat

SteveTeachPhys Apr 18 @ 3:19 PM EDT

@rjpritchard @NeedhamL56 the trouble is, too easy & they aren't fooled. They know they're doing ScienceLite #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:19 PM EDT

@ASPIRES2science One approach would be to build science capital in the home , perhaps engaging parents in early years? #ASEChat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:21 PM EDT

@ASPIRES2science Surely it is more than science careers, -need to raise profile of science in society? #ASEChat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:21 PM EDT

@ASPIRES2science This is a very interesting quote. #sciencecapital likely to be pushed over the next few years. #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:22 PM EDT

Should groups like @theASE campaign for smaller science class sizes? #ASEChat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:23 PM EDT

@rjpritchard @SteveTeachPhys was it really accessible, or was it the assessment model that ‘fooled’ us into thinking they’d got it? #asechat

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:23 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @theASE #asechat Perhaps in line with the maximum allowed in D&T??

rjpritchard Apr 18 @ 3:23 PM EDT

@SteveTeachPhys @NeedhamL56 Is Science for everyone? YES! GCSE and A-level? Not necessarily. #ASEchat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:23 PM EDT

Subjects like technology are usually taught to smaller groups due to nature of subject #ASEChat

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:24 PM EDT

@ViciaScience #asechat Is this not H&S issue as well - minimum spacing etc?

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:24 PM EDT

That has been suggested #ASEChat https://t.co/fbWWd7ISmE

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:23 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @theASE #asechat Perhaps in line with the maximum allowed in D&T??

rjpritchard Apr 18 @ 3:24 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 @SteveTeachPhys To be fair, probably a bit of both! But it was certainly possible to engage them with it. #ASEchat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:24 PM EDT

Right #asechat, what's the topic and who said you could start without me?

edubabbIe Apr 18 @ 3:25 PM EDT

The WCQ considers coping as a result of struggles to find objective facts in human development. #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:25 PM EDT

@dave2004b Not such an issue when only practical requirement at GCSE was ISA. Will new requirements require more resources? #ASEChat

ChrAndri Apr 18 @ 3:26 PM EDT

@Sotonmslc Educators should target whole families in building knowledge about #sciencecareers #ASEchat https://t.co/SlQAYEsRnY

KendraBrooks08 Apr 18 @ 3:26 PM EDT

#asechat Hi! Kendra Brooks here. This is my first Edchat. Thanks for having me.

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:26 PM EDT

This is critical idea Maths &English have to teach to weaker pupils, lessons fit for purpose, science can 2 #asechat https://t.co/aVtSO86hp8

rjpritchard Apr 18 @ 3:22 PM EDT

@SteveTeachPhys @NeedhamL56 ...and could make engaging for weaker pupils. Those pupils still exist.

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:27 PM EDT

@ViciaScience #asechat Hopefully we'll see at GCSE what we're seeing at A-Level, much more prac work integral to T&L

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:28 PM EDT

@rjpritchard @SteveTeachPhys what did you do to engage them with it? Isn’t it the same stuff? #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:28 PM EDT

At what age of pupil? #ASEChat Are teachers equipped at primary? https://t.co/2dQ49bPmAw

ChrAndri Apr 18 @ 3:26 PM EDT

@Sotonmslc Educators should target whole families in building knowledge about #sciencecareers #ASEchat https://t.co/SlQAYEsRnY

rjpritchard Apr 18 @ 3:29 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 @SteveTeachPhys I think for many its the exam that puts them off, not science. Particularly language/technique. #ASEchat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:29 PM EDT

@KendraBrooks08 Hi. Do join in. Tonight is open house (regarding topics) although usually we do have a single theme #ASEChat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:30 PM EDT

Hello and welcome @A_Weatherall several chats going on. Engaging weaker learners, science capital for carers, science for all? #asechat

ScienceTweacher Apr 18 @ 3:30 PM EDT

Trying to keep exam groups engaged and active when we have no more practicals, just revision. Hard work. #ASEChat

rjpritchard Apr 18 @ 3:30 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 @SteveTeachPhys My BTEC pupils found ALL exam courses challenging, not just Science. Maybe the assessment is the issue. #ASEchat

ASPIRES2science Apr 18 @ 3:31 PM EDT

Who are the girls taking Physics A Level, and (why) are they succeeding? #ASEchat https://t.co/y4xW3LzU8e https://t.co/Bv0aIljeuZ

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:31 PM EDT

We have to ensure this happens, given the arguments made over importance of practical work #ASEChat https://t.co/XoKrKxCYLH

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:27 PM EDT

@ViciaScience #asechat Hopefully we'll see at GCSE what we're seeing at A-Level, much more prac work integral to T&L

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:31 PM EDT

Welcome @KendraBrooks08 we have no specific topic today, see if you can pick up a thread of want interests you, and join in! #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:32 PM EDT

@rjpritchard @NeedhamL56 @SteveTeachPhys Just been reading Geography GCSE SAMS - really interesting and attractive exam! #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:32 PM EDT

@ScienceTweacher Simple solution to this - don't raise their expectations by doing practicals all year ;) #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:33 PM EDT

@ScienceTweacher Do we need to redesign GCSE courses to avoid extended revision periods #paceisimportant #ASEChat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:34 PM EDT

@rjpritchard maybe its a whole school thing then to support students with coping with examinations. 2 years of engaging science #asechat ..

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:34 PM EDT

@HGourlayUEA @theASE Perhaps not the best time to start such a campaign, but when would be better? #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:34 PM EDT

Contains physics (not really) and is all about not doing all the whizz bang stuff. What do you think at #asechat? https://t.co/GDrVjKtXcB

MrHistoire Apr 18 @ 3:21 PM EDT

NEW Wasting time https://t.co/QvpWq6O1Uz …

gregtheseal Apr 18 @ 3:34 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher Haven’t even started new specs yet! #asechat

ScienceTweacher Apr 18 @ 3:35 PM EDT

@ViciaScience not sure how that would look but good idea to try #asechat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:35 PM EDT

@rjpritchard focus on the mechanics of the exam near the end. they should all make progress this way, more imp than getting over C #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:35 PM EDT

@rjpritchard @NeedhamL56 @SteveTeachPhys Lots of photographs, data interpretation, choice of topics, integrated maths #ASEChat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:37 PM EDT

@gregtheseal @ScienceTweacher Excellent! And why would you? #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:38 PM EDT

@ViciaScience yes, spaced practice and pace - I reckon we could and should work out a better structure. #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:38 PM EDT

@ScienceTweacher We have not quite made the transition to terminal exams yet and are fearful pupils need cramming to remember facts #ASEChat

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:38 PM EDT

@ViciaScience #asechat Of course can need more resources - I put some ideas together here : https://t.co/9xgoPXCcab

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:38 PM EDT

#ASEChat https://t.co/gWiIxTgFwq

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:35 PM EDT

@ViciaScience #ase Of course this requires more resources which-limited these days. I put some ideas together there https://t.co/9xgoPXCcab

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:39 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher they need to remember it all as they go. And we need to teach it that way. An opportunity #asechat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:39 PM EDT

#asechat, once we go to linear exams (2 /3 years) will SoW be designed for distributed practice? less cramming https://t.co/A85i0iicag

ScienceTweacher Apr 18 @ 3:30 PM EDT

Trying to keep exam groups engaged and active when we have no more practicals, just revision. Hard work. #ASEChat

HelpfulScience Apr 18 @ 3:39 PM EDT

Just came across @DrChrisBaird's brilliant science Q&A site - such a useful resource for science teachers!! https://t.co/O7iyl39x4c #ASEchat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:39 PM EDT

@HGourlayUEA @theASE Not seen the huge classes in Scotland seen in England, but often large top sets is dept choice #ASEChat

ScienceTweacher Apr 18 @ 3:40 PM EDT

@ViciaScience Cramming just won't be enough with terminal exams. We'll need to be giving them loads of mocks to get them ready. #ASEchat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:40 PM EDT

@dave2004b Thanks - will read later and ensure this gets added to tonights summary of #ASEChat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:41 PM EDT

@A_Weatherall @ScienceTweacher No. They need to understand as they go - and then most things will be remembered with brief review #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:42 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher I mean regular reviews, designed for memory building. This is a hurdle that we find tough in science #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:43 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher as there is so much stuff to learn #asechat

SteveTeachPhys Apr 18 @ 3:43 PM EDT

@A_Weatherall @ViciaScience of course you are right. But to make it work is such a huge change - who's brave enough? #asechat

HGourlayUEA Apr 18 @ 3:43 PM EDT

#asechat https://t.co/vsvM37Vr60

carroll_dr Apr 18 @ 3:32 PM EDT

It is life affirming to read how a HT is still peering curiously over the fence of science https://t.co/bZnKuIP8yB

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:43 PM EDT

@ScienceTweacher How will loads of mock exams help them? Are there other ways? #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:43 PM EDT

@SteveTeachPhys @ViciaScience I'm brave enough, but I don't have the power. And I'm busy with #computing #asechat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:44 PM EDT

@rjpritchard well thats a whole new ball game. I might argue that been good at exams is 1 ofthe characteristics of a good scientist #asechat

MrsDrSarah Apr 18 @ 3:44 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher @A_Weatherall Could we redesign students to have the 'I want to understand' attitude all the time? #asechat

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:44 PM EDT

.@viciascience @A_Weatherall some ideas here https://t.co/1wqRJHjQ15 #asechat - we're writing similar for @ocrexams quals now.

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:44 PM EDT

@A_Weatherall @ScienceTweacher Do you mean they need to 'remember' or do you mean 'understand'? #recall40%only #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:44 PM EDT

#asechat Our science results are low enough at the moment that a wholesale change to teaching would be welcome @SteveTeachPhys @ViciaScience

ScienceTweacher Apr 18 @ 3:44 PM EDT

@MrsDrSarah @ViciaScience @A_Weatherall Yes, but that needs to start from reception. Too late by yr 7. #ASEChat

cleverfiend Apr 18 @ 3:45 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 @ScienceTweacher lots of embedding and real life science, application helps it stick! #asechat

MrsDrSarah Apr 18 @ 3:45 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher @A_Weatherall Mine are good, but to be tested on 2-3 years, they have to have time to revise it! #asechat

ScienceTweacher Apr 18 @ 3:46 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @A_Weatherall you need both! #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:46 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher can't understand if they can't remember and vice versa - I don't simply mean for recall questions #asechat

cleverfiend Apr 18 @ 3:46 PM EDT

@rjpritchard @NeedhamL56 the exam boards are expanding into ks3 assessment now - it's that avoid or bad thing?#asechat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:46 PM EDT

@A_Weatherall @ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher & if they remember is they will be able to make better links.. science unstd improves #asechat

rjpritchard Apr 18 @ 3:46 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 I'd agree. But are they fit for purpose? Sure I read that GCSE Science exams have a reading age of 17+ or similar... #ASEchat

gregtheseal Apr 18 @ 3:46 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @A_Weatherall @ScienceTweacher isn’t 40% a grade 6 now? #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:47 PM EDT

@MrsDrSarah @ScienceTweacher @A_Weatherall If we teach children to question rather than accept, yes #ASEChat #nothard

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:47 PM EDT

#asechat just because I say remember, doesn't mean I don't think higher order thinking required. @ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:48 PM EDT

@gregtheseal @ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher No chance. 40% is probably barely a grade 3 #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:48 PM EDT

@MrsDrSarah @ScienceTweacher @A_Weatherall Lets not forget the test is as much about what they can do as what they remember #ASEChat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:48 PM EDT

@ScienceTweacher @ViciaScience why not “low stakes” testing rather than “eek mocks’ build resilience to learn it over long period #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:49 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 @ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher #asechat remembering is laying down bricks. The overall structure leads to understanding

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:50 PM EDT

good heavens! #ASEChat https://t.co/BoeuBwPd9U

gregtheseal Apr 18 @ 3:46 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @A_Weatherall @ScienceTweacher isn’t 40% a grade 6 now? #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:50 PM EDT

#asechat I am trademarking this terrible metaphor for my new teachirt business :) https://t.co/X0htaJnauG

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:49 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 @ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher #asechat remembering is laying down bricks. The overall structure leads to understanding

gregtheseal Apr 18 @ 3:50 PM EDT

@A_Weatherall @ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher not if the same proportion of students get the equivalent grades #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:50 PM EDT

Sympathy! #ASEChat https://t.co/EEPimGfYAa

CGSGBiology Apr 18 @ 3:48 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @theASE 33 in yr 7 classes.Such a fundamental yr for building confidence & developing skills.Too many for us to be successful

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:50 PM EDT

@cleverfiend @rjpritchard personally I think they should keep out of KS3, they are exam boards FFS (apologies) #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:51 PM EDT

@gregtheseal @ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher hmm - I don't think it will work out quite like that :) #asechat

rjpritchard Apr 18 @ 3:52 PM EDT

@cleverfiend @NeedhamL56 with my overworked teacher hat on: potentially useful. With my utopian educationalist hat on: no thanks. #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:52 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 @cleverfiend @rjpritchard EdExcel 5 yr is being bought in at our place. A goldmine #asechat

SteveTeachPhys Apr 18 @ 3:52 PM EDT

@rjpritchard @NeedhamL56 we do cie & extracting the necessary understanding from the question is certainly the biggest issue #asechat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:52 PM EDT

@rjpritchard @cleverfiend you put it much more nicely than me bob, thanks #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:52 PM EDT

@A_Weatherall I wouldn't buy one - memory is over rated. If bricks are memory, understanding is the window #ASEChat

cleverfiend Apr 18 @ 3:53 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 @rjpritchard looking at what the exam boards will offer for the new specs - some do everything but teach it for you! #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:54 PM EDT

@ViciaScience windows are empty spaces - just like the space between the ears ;) #asechat

cleverfiend Apr 18 @ 3:54 PM EDT

@A_Weatherall @NeedhamL56 @rjpritchard looked at boards ks3 schemes but not sure what they offer above lock in for the board! #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:55 PM EDT

@cleverfiend @NeedhamL56 @rjpritchard and all unproven / untested? Where has expertise come from? #ASEChat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:55 PM EDT

@cleverfiend @rjpritchard professionalism destroyed, confidence that you can actually plan for your own children disappears. aargh #asechat

rjpritchard Apr 18 @ 3:55 PM EDT

@cleverfiend @NeedhamL56 exactly. My previous tweet applies. Less work, but I don't think it leads to good teaching/learning. #asechat

dave2004b Apr 18 @ 3:55 PM EDT

@cleverfiend @NeedhamL56 @rjpritchard #asechat we're hoping to strike the balance between support and professionalism of the teacher

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:56 PM EDT

@cleverfiend @NeedhamL56 @rjpritchard Costs a lot of money - I'd rather be paid to write scheme all summer :) #asechat

gregtheseal Apr 18 @ 3:56 PM EDT

@NeedhamL56 @cleverfiend @rjpritchard Or is it there is so little time to plan? #asechat

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:56 PM EDT

@A_Weatherall Actually, no. Windows allow you to see the world outside your own confines #ASEChat

gregtheseal Apr 18 @ 3:56 PM EDT

@A_Weatherall @ViciaScience @ScienceTweacher I think you might be onto something there :) #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:57 PM EDT

#asechat I told you it was a terrible metaphor but @ViciaScience is rolling with it. *closes curtains* https://t.co/C1QmKVtepi

ViciaScience Apr 18 @ 3:56 PM EDT

@A_Weatherall Actually, no. Windows allow you to see the world outside your own confines #ASEChat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:57 PM EDT

*weeps* hope you are listening @educationgovuk #asechat https://t.co/YSCiHjx2t8

rjpritchard Apr 18 @ 3:56 PM EDT

@ViciaScience @cleverfiend @NeedhamL56 exactly. But schools will see it as a quick fix in the face of unreasonable curriculum change.

doc_kristy Apr 18 @ 3:58 PM EDT

@ScienceTweacher we do practical work in the 'revision period' but our current iGCSE tests understanding of practical work in exam #ASEchat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:59 PM EDT

#asechat @NickyMorgan01 @NickGibbMP @ofqual KS3 being provided by exam boards - just like they wanted @NeedhamL56 https://t.co/Mn9VlYbgrk

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Apr 18 @ 3:57 PM EDT
*weeps* hope you are listening @educationgovuk #asechat https://t.co/YSCiHjx2t8
- rjpritchard Apr 18 @ 3:56 PM EDT
  
  @ViciaScience @cleverfiend @NeedhamL56 exactly. But schools will see it as a quick fix in the face of unreasonable curriculum change.

cleverfiend Apr 18 @ 3:59 PM EDT

@gregtheseal @NeedhamL56 @rjpritchard is there that much planning to do in the short term? Most same as I did at GCSE yrs ago #asechat