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A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:01 PM EST

So the big hand is pointing at 12 and as I recall my 5 times table I know that means 60 minutes. It must be #asechat time. Happy New Year!

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:02 PM EST

So tonight's topic is about all the wonderful things we have planned for the year ahead for our professional development! #asechat

damianainscough Jan 4 @ 3:02 PM EST

#asechat HNY - Great question! Have you got a plan? If you are a leader, does your department have a plan - individually and collectively?

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:03 PM EST

Who wants to kick off with their plans? @ViciaScience you got anything wonderful planned for 2016? #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:03 PM EST

What are your priorities at #ASEConf - frontier science, exam/publishers, teacher talks, meeting friends, high profile lectures? #ASEChat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:04 PM EST

This yr I will focus on extra-curricular reading to improve bio and chem subject knowledge as the extra phys I know really helps #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:04 PM EST

@ViciaScience My priorities are Friday night dinner and catching up with friends and acquaintances on Saturday :) #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:05 PM EST

@A_Weatherall My plan is to tackle an area new to me so I can teach it to others. Currently BBC Microbit is first item on list #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:05 PM EST

Great can you expand on what avenues you're going to explore? #asechat https://t.co/tKCwrlAzLD

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:04 PM EST

This yr I will focus on extra-curricular reading to improve bio and chem subject knowledge as the extra phys I know really helps #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:05 PM EST

@ViciaScience have you got your MicroBit yet Richard? #asechat

Bio_Joe Jan 4 @ 3:06 PM EST

@ViciaScience post 16 stuff: essay qs, required pracs, writing exam questions, some management stuff #ASEchat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:07 PM EST

@A_Weatherall Would that be Fri night ASE buffet, or informal get together with #ASEChat ters? #ASEConf #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:07 PM EST

Personally, I want to develop my planning - curriculum wide in Computer Science and as one of 2 Physics specialists in the school. #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:08 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett What do you recommend as a source of extra curricular reading? School Science Review? #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:08 PM EST

@ViciaScience the informal one Richard #asechat it's a social weekend for me - I want to catch up with some science buddies :)

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:09 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett @ProfBrianCox would you do a review for Science Teaching Library? #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:09 PM EST

@Bio_Joe Do science teachers now feel confident that they have 'cracked' practical work at A level? #ASEChat

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:09 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @Mr_Gillett I prefer going to talks. Easier for @Arakwai and I though as thee is the cheltenham festival. #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:09 PM EST

#asechat https://t.co/8T6jTUqPee

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:09 PM EST

@A_Weatherall Going 2 read a book a term for subject pleasure. Just finished Human Universe by @ProfBrianCox and know more to extend lessons

Bio_Joe Jan 4 @ 3:10 PM EST

@ViciaScience no #ASEchat

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:10 PM EST

I am going to do the AfL MOOC from @FutureLearn again this year. It made a difference to my practice. #asechat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:11 PM EST

@ViciaScience #asechat Try to read a book for pedagogy and a subject pleasure book every term or half term

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:11 PM EST

For me it is about having the right technical support. The techie's CPD might be more important than ours? #asechat https://t.co/JR9XHBKG2w

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:09 PM EST

@Bio_Joe Do science teachers now feel confident that they have 'cracked' practical work at A level? #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:12 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett @ViciaScience I think that's a great idea #asechat - plan them ahead of time so that you have a goal - then reflect on use.

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:12 PM EST

@Bio_Joe Concerning. On courses I run many people need more than a reminder of 'how to do the prac' Also need help on criteria #ASEChat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:12 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @ProfBrianCox #asechat Definitely will write a review. Did phys degree but the stories and examples are really useful in class

Bugmonkey1 Jan 4 @ 3:12 PM EST

#asechat I suspect my new school will be doing psqm by end of year

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:13 PM EST

This is the link: https://t.co/GUrof2QK4b thousands of people did it last year. Recommend to any teacher. #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:13 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett @ProfBrianCox that would be great - would love to reinvigorate https://t.co/sV6UhtlISb again this year. #asechat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:13 PM EST

@hrogerson @A_Weatherall @Arakwai Sounds great! Baby means I tend to use books and docs instead as can do with the 3 month old! #asechat

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:14 PM EST

@Bugmonkey1 that sounds like it's a great source of CPD. #asechat #psqm

Bio_Joe Jan 4 @ 3:14 PM EST

@ViciaScience some pracs have never been done before, some people running pracs like exams, what counts as mastery is debatable #ASEchat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:14 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett Good luck with that. Trying to understand 'quantum biology' by reading Brian Cox #ASEChat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:14 PM EST

@A_Weatherall is that your aim for the year then? #asechat

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:15 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett @A_Weatherall @Arakwai ah! Where as we drag the 15 year old along. #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:15 PM EST

Yes, saw that earlier - looks really useful - anyone else looking at online courses for their CPD #asechat https://t.co/kW8hu7JYIt

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:13 PM EST

This is the link: https://t.co/GUrof2QK4b thousands of people did it last year. Recommend to any teacher. #asechat

Bugmonkey1 Jan 4 @ 3:15 PM EST

@hrogerson #asechat am hoping so. Science in a bad way there

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:16 PM EST

@PHoare1963 @oboelizzy @hrogerson Great idea. Be good to 'share sessions' via twitter for those who cannot make it #ASEChat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:16 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @ViciaScience We are lucky as the awesome @pedagogymatters runs school book club so we get & discuss books in schl #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:16 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett outside of school - yes. Inside school - need to develop curriculum planning #asechat

dannynic Jan 4 @ 3:16 PM EST

For primary teachers looking to improve their Science knowledge can I cheekily recommend @ReachOutCPD https://t.co/OuE7ZWMzf1 #asechat

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:17 PM EST

I am going to try and continue to work with more colleagues outside of my department to get other perspectives. #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:17 PM EST

Anyone else run a pedagogy book club - we've done journal club on twitter before and occasionally at sch #asechat https://t.co/AxCfTbH90a

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:16 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @ViciaScience We are lucky as the awesome @pedagogymatters runs school book club so we get & discuss books in schl #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:17 PM EST

@Bio_Joe Most pracs well worked out (eg @CLEAPSS) but need practice. 'Mastery' is a misnomer - good enough for A level is required #ASEChat

ljrn42 Jan 4 @ 3:18 PM EST

@hrogerson @FutureLearn yes, already signed up for that. Have had my course this year so anything else has to be free #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:18 PM EST

@ViciaScience @Mr_Gillett @jimalkhalili is good for that too #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:18 PM EST

How about this for prof dev? 1130-1230 Friday #ASEConf 'Is Practical Work in Science Misunderstood and Badly Used?' #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:19 PM EST

Have you any support networks nearby? #asechat https://t.co/SsasOVtnn6

Bugmonkey1 Jan 4 @ 3:15 PM EST

@hrogerson #asechat am hoping so. Science in a bad way there

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:20 PM EST

#asechat sorry I'm late guys - just finishing tea with hubby who was late home from work!

missaudsley Jan 4 @ 3:20 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett @ViciaScience I'm reading The immortal life of henrietta lacks. It's really good. #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:20 PM EST

@oboelizzy Helllooo - so what are your plans for 2016 and your teaching practice? #asechat

teachingofsci Jan 4 @ 3:21 PM EST

same as @oboelizzy, except not her hubby. my hubby. I mean wife. #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:21 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett iBook EOWilson's 'Life on Earth', 'Miracle of Life' by Brian Cox, then OU specialist texts via iTunesU #ASEChat

Bugmonkey1 Jan 4 @ 3:21 PM EST

@A_Weatherall #asechat I think so. Another school down the road, will start there. Good links with others in area too

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:22 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @bugmonkey1 is going to be part of the Primary Science Quality Mark - which will be very useful. #asechat

gregtheseal Jan 4 @ 3:22 PM EST

#asechat evening all, late home tonight trying to get ready for #aseconf

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:22 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @Bugmonkey1 I must look into the secondary quality mark too - that could be great CPD too. does cost. #asechat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:22 PM EST

@ViciaScience Thanks! Now to find the time to do this..... #asechat Work-life-balance always the challenge

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:23 PM EST

#asechat Say no more - that's a biggee - best of luck with it! https://t.co/fZgsco0nXx

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:22 PM EST

@A_Weatherall er well - I'm about to embark on the CPD of my life! enrol as a doctoral student at Brookes on 25th Jan!!

teachingofsci Jan 4 @ 3:23 PM EST

sorry I'm late; has anyone mentioned discussions at https://t.co/lsu8nRKnA0 as CPD? open to all. #asechat

damianainscough Jan 4 @ 3:23 PM EST

#asechat Many responses so far seem to be related to personal dev. What about big school priority PD? What the number one? Curr planning?

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:23 PM EST

#asechat - why do I keep forgetting the #!

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:23 PM EST

Yes you have, just now :) #asechat https://t.co/PWJGxZAzdt

teachingofsci Jan 4 @ 3:23 PM EST

sorry I'm late; has anyone mentioned discussions at https://t.co/lsu8nRKnA0 as CPD? open to all. #asechat

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:24 PM EST

@A_Weatherall #asechat thanks Alex - Im more excited than Ive ever been also more terrified!!

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:24 PM EST

@hrogerson @A_Weatherall @Bugmonkey1 Considered doing that too-think that is one for next year for us #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:24 PM EST

Stealing my lines: was just about to ask that :) #asechat https://t.co/c61JjStXOj

damianainscough Jan 4 @ 3:23 PM EST

#asechat Many responses so far seem to be related to personal dev. What about big school priority PD? What the number one? Curr planning?

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:24 PM EST

I think the most important part of CPD is making sure it has an impact, but it is also the most difficult. #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:25 PM EST

The hardest part of CPD! RT @Mr_Gillett: Thanks! Now to find the time to do this..... #asechat Work-life-balance always the challenge

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:25 PM EST

Has anyone done a generic management/leadership CPD? These tend to be more project lead... does that help change practice? #asechat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:25 PM EST

@damianainscough Yes, curriculum planning for sure. New gcse, new mastery/life without levels ks3, new year 12.... Big year! #asechat

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:25 PM EST

@hrogerson #asechat that is the key thing to remember also if applying for C.Sci.Teach

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:25 PM EST

.@informed_edu is good on this - always aspects of CPD - relevance, reflection, etc - loses impact #asechat https://t.co/I5J4XWRzep

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:24 PM EST

I think the most important part of CPD is making sure it has an impact, but it is also the most difficult. #asechat

teachingofsci Jan 4 @ 3:26 PM EST

the depts I visit are, unsurprisingly, focused on GCSE + A-level changes, esp prac endorsement. #asechat. trick is to share/cascade ideas.

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:27 PM EST

@A_Weatherall #asechat @hrogerson difficult to measure impact - any ideas anyone?

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:27 PM EST

@hrogerson but also need to make sure impact on self is recognised by others e.g. by CSciTeach, masters etc #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:27 PM EST

Are there documented plans in your school for CPD? - how much is organised for you personally or as department - and is it enough?#asechat

gregtheseal Jan 4 @ 3:27 PM EST

@hrogerson #asechat I did a a course at the national science learning centre about 4 years ago. It was amazing

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:28 PM EST

Very important point #asechat https://t.co/dlARKtGHGK

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:27 PM EST

@hrogerson but also need to make sure impact on self is recognised by others e.g. by CSciTeach, masters etc #ASEChat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:28 PM EST

@hrogerson Have done a theoretical course on educational management with OU, with project included - good course #ASEChat

damianainscough Jan 4 @ 3:28 PM EST

@hrogerson Multi-day with gap tasks - application in your school - is perhaps what you're after #asechat

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:28 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @informed_edu it was listening to Shirley Simon when it hit home just how difficult it is to make CPD transformative. #asechat

teachingofsci Jan 4 @ 3:28 PM EST

@A_Weatherall I'm going to be looking at classroom impact of dept CPD for my day job with parallel staff/student questionnaires #asechat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:28 PM EST

@hrogerson Did Ark's middle leaders last year and really helped me. This year doing Insights leadership personality. #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:28 PM EST

that's in my pile to read - still working through the *Excellent* Making Every Lesson Count. I recommend! #asechat https://t.co/xbqxJzDnTZ

pedagogymatters Jan 4 @ 3:26 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett @A_Weatherall @ViciaScience We're focusing on 'Making It Stick' this term - should be a really provocative read. 👍

Glazgow Jan 4 @ 3:28 PM EST

In our authority in Scotland we are getting teachers to plan & provide CPD for other teachers...practical, hands on, real #asechat

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:29 PM EST

#asechat excellent idea https://t.co/e95C6Pu2uK

Glazgow Jan 4 @ 3:28 PM EST

In our authority in Scotland we are getting teachers to plan & provide CPD for other teachers...practical, hands on, real #asechat

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:29 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett @A_Weatherall @Bugmonkey1 or after 2017 when things *start* to calm down? #asechat

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:30 PM EST

@hrogerson @Mr_Gillett @A_Weatherall @Bugmonkey1 calm down?? being a bit optimistic aren't you Helen?!! #asechat

damianainscough Jan 4 @ 3:30 PM EST

@ViciaScience @hrogerson However, some just want to learn without need for 'recognition' - demonstrated expertise is recognition #asechat

CazGerrard Jan 4 @ 3:31 PM EST

Evening! We are planning our KS4 curriculum for an Easter start (as we found out today). Been a very "interesting" day today #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:31 PM EST

@oboelizzy plan for measuring impact before changing practice, so can recognise change pre to post. #ASEChat

MrsDrSarah Jan 4 @ 3:31 PM EST

@hrogerson I'm doing a middle managers course with IoE - spread over four Sat and a twilight. First one wasn't groundbreaking. #ASEchat

damianainscough Jan 4 @ 3:31 PM EST

@hrogerson @Mr_Gillett @A_Weatherall @Bugmonkey1 Very optimistic, Helen! #asechat

Glazgow Jan 4 @ 3:31 PM EST

We have found teachers want practical STEM ideas they can take away & use...other teachers provide this best #asechat

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:32 PM EST

Now why didn't I think of that ??!! Good point to highlight! #asechat https://t.co/l6Sb9MHC0A

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:31 PM EST

@oboelizzy plan for measuring impact before changing practice, so can recognise change pre to post. #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:32 PM EST

Have you tried a #teachmeet for this? #asechat https://t.co/SzYA7TsIUy

Glazgow Jan 4 @ 3:31 PM EST

We have found teachers want practical STEM ideas they can take away & use...other teachers provide this best #asechat

IaninSheffield Jan 4 @ 3:32 PM EST

Just wondering, but does anyone count #asechat as PD?

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:32 PM EST

Agree with this. I got fed up with others being the *chosen* for management courses. Learn for my own sake. #asechat https://t.co/uXjhGPkp8W

damianainscough Jan 4 @ 3:30 PM EST

@ViciaScience @hrogerson However, some just want to learn without need for 'recognition' - demonstrated expertise is recognition #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:32 PM EST

#asechat https://t.co/DoDyh96QnJ

informed_edu Jan 4 @ 3:30 PM EST

@teachingofsci @A_Weatherall Did you design the CPD to focus on any particular aspects of pupil learning?

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:33 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @pedagogymatters @ViciaScience Making every lesson count was our read before. Enjoyed it-gd focus on key ideas #asechat

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:33 PM EST

I cited it in my C.Sci.Teach application I think #asechat https://t.co/IE0UB8zP7N

IaninSheffield Jan 4 @ 3:32 PM EST

Just wondering, but does anyone count #asechat as PD?

Bugmonkey1 Jan 4 @ 3:33 PM EST

@IaninSheffield yes #asechat.

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:33 PM EST

Yes #asechat https://t.co/OQ2Ov5rtUs

IaninSheffield Jan 4 @ 3:32 PM EST

Just wondering, but does anyone count #asechat as PD?

teachingofsci Jan 4 @ 3:33 PM EST

@Glazgow I'm picturing a science teacher marketplace activity, ten minutes to demo/discuss, then move on. #asechat

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:33 PM EST

@Glazgow practical ideas is spot on! I know the theory, give me ideas on how to get my students learning it better. #asechat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:34 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @Glazgow Is this just getting activity ideas and not developing pedagogy though? #asechat #devilsadvocate

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:34 PM EST

I do, it is certainly part of the reflection on my practice. #asechat https://t.co/xORfXrEJe7

IaninSheffield Jan 4 @ 3:32 PM EST

Just wondering, but does anyone count #asechat as PD?

teachingofsci Jan 4 @ 3:34 PM EST

@oboelizzy me too - and as part of performance management. helpful if you cab show concrete examples and personal reflection. #asechat

damianainscough Jan 4 @ 3:34 PM EST

@IaninSheffield Yes #asechat

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:34 PM EST

#asechat on the spot as always helen - how do we get these ideas to these learners? https://t.co/9GUQpuUTbr

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:33 PM EST

@Glazgow practical ideas is spot on! I know the theory, give me ideas on how to get my students learning it better. #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:34 PM EST

I seem to remember @teachingofsci has a spreadsheet template for recording CPD #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:35 PM EST

#asechat James, you are not alone :) https://t.co/yy7bTUJRyb

jsdp_ Jan 4 @ 3:34 PM EST

@A_Weatherall every time I see that hashtag I just see 'arse chat' and it makes me smile.

teachingofsci Jan 4 @ 3:35 PM EST

@hrogerson @Glazgow that's the whole point of most of our @TakeOnPhysics workshops; practical ideas tied in clearly to pedagogy. #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:36 PM EST

@damianainscough @hrogerson ...... and so peer review, reflecting and debate are important aspects not to be overlooked in CPD #ASEChat

Glazgow Jan 4 @ 3:36 PM EST

@teachingofsci i like the idea of that...currently our Science Champions (1 in every primary) run 1hr twilight courses #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:37 PM EST

#asechat if it helps get ideas for demonstrations etc then that *is* developing pedagogy. https://t.co/3snIMtCgm7

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:34 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @Glazgow Is this just getting activity ideas and not developing pedagogy though? #asechat #devilsadvocate

DrDav Jan 4 @ 3:37 PM EST

.@A_Weatherall #asechat Late as usual, but made it!

teachingofsci Jan 4 @ 3:37 PM EST

#asechat .@A_Weatherall ages back, linked to standards before they evaporated. most important aspect was to capture 'small' CPD in action

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:38 PM EST

@DrDav #asechat Most importantly, did you get a nice cuppa tea :)

CazGerrard Jan 4 @ 3:38 PM EST

#asechat https://t.co/yuR1SPImLB

grahamandre Jan 4 @ 3:35 PM EST

A2: We also have this list of recommended CPD which anyone can add to #primaryrocks https://t.co/Be51Xe796M https://t.co/hYNwkaAkyY

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:38 PM EST

@oboelizzy @IaninSheffield #ASEChat does carry weight as a vehicle for CPD when we review chartered teacher applications #ASEChat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:38 PM EST

HNY!! #asechat term sorry to be late, looks like this chat is right up my street

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:39 PM EST

@teachingofsci Might be worth sharing again - could be developed if people want to use it #asechat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:39 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @jsdp_ True. Seems sci teach only want this type of cpd when extending sub knowlg or planning skills more effective? #asechat

ljrn42 Jan 4 @ 3:39 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @IaninSheffield one of the very best if you ask me #asechat

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:39 PM EST

https://t.co/oRofxaY5aY There is useful CPD out there via video tutorials. E.g this for primary teachers. #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:40 PM EST

Quick hide. Linda has found us #asechat Happy New Year :) What are your plans L? https://t.co/4Z2ZtuigPl

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:38 PM EST

HNY!! #asechat term sorry to be late, looks like this chat is right up my street

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:40 PM EST

@teachingofsci @Glazgow concerns about 'take away tips for teachers' being considered as CPD. Needs some thought and reflection too #ASEChat

Glazgow Jan 4 @ 3:40 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett it's both, some courses showcase activities others pedagogy. The balance is important as teachers have different needs #asechat

teachingofsci Jan 4 @ 3:40 PM EST

@Glazgow eg 9-12 teachers provide a title, colleagues choose and visit 5/6 stalls in an hour. have board for post-its by each. #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:40 PM EST

When they haven't got a clown hosting :) #asechat https://t.co/9nzqcEZZyG

ljrn42 Jan 4 @ 3:39 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @IaninSheffield one of the very best if you ask me #asechat

physicsmrk Jan 4 @ 3:40 PM EST

@ViciaScience is there a way for those of us not in UK to access CSiTeach? #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:41 PM EST

@damianainscough @hrogerson Agree - world of difference between 'reading' and 'critical reading' #ASEChat

IaninSheffield Jan 4 @ 3:41 PM EST

@A_Weatherall Should it be 'organised for you?' Should there also be the expectation that an individual can organise their own PD? #asechat

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:41 PM EST

Aww - but you are one of the best clowns Alex!!! #asechat https://t.co/iJL3esoBAZ

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:40 PM EST
When they haven't got a clown hosting :) #asechat https://t.co/9nzqcEZZyG
- ljrn42 Jan 4 @ 3:39 PM EST
  
  @A_Weatherall @IaninSheffield one of the very best if you ask me #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:42 PM EST

OK - what about my predicament of belonging to two departments. Anyone else having to develop pedagogy in new area? #asechat

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:42 PM EST

@physicsmrk @ViciaScience https://t.co/jnTIfOq8Ie definitely - scroll down they come from all over the world too. #asechat

DrDav Jan 4 @ 3:42 PM EST

@oboelizzy @IaninSheffield Me too! #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:43 PM EST

@IaninSheffield organised with you in mind I should have said, rather than done to you #asechat https://t.co/e7GwWtwxTV

IaninSheffield Jan 4 @ 3:41 PM EST

@A_Weatherall Should it be 'organised for you?' Should there also be the expectation that an individual can organise their own PD? #asechat

teachingofsci Jan 4 @ 3:43 PM EST

@ViciaScience true. ideal would be to have two column notes page, 1st for 'in person' 2nd for review over next week or so. @Glazgow #asechat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:43 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett @ViciaScience you could also look at the Big Picture series from @WTeducation #asechat and I agree with @missaudsley

Glazgow Jan 4 @ 3:44 PM EST

@ViciaScience agree about thought & reflection but teachers are busy and many P teachers are not STEM minded so you need a balance #asechat

DrDav Jan 4 @ 3:44 PM EST

.@Mr_Gillett @Glazgow Trick to planning good CPD is to have 'sweeties' to take away, but underpinned by research/good practice #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:44 PM EST

@physicsmrk Being overseas is no barrier to applying for CSciTeach.See https://t.co/ucnWFeIZrw and look forward to hearing from you #ASEChat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:45 PM EST

@DrDav @Glazgow Excellent point! Balance of easy takeaway and theory is the trick #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:45 PM EST

#asechat there are some wonderful youtube channels popping up now - great for extra stories / angles etc

IaninSheffield Jan 4 @ 3:45 PM EST

AARGH! Knew i shouldn't have started #asechat on a tired old tablet! Struggling to keep up!

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:46 PM EST

@Glazgow Absolutely agree that Teach meets play a vital role in supporting good STEM teaching. But need to evaluate too #ASEChat

Glazgow Jan 4 @ 3:46 PM EST

@DrDav totally agree, our Science Champions showcase the best practice from their schools & resources are shared via Glow #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:46 PM EST

@Mr_Gillett @ViciaScience Ancestor's Tale by Dawkins is great primer for evolution #asechat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:46 PM EST

There seems to be a lot of inconsistency between schools, shouldn’t the teaching profession be just that with CPD ‘standards’ ?#asechat

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:47 PM EST

#asechat agree - everything needs evaluating https://t.co/h9pStEPfBp

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:46 PM EST

@Glazgow Absolutely agree that Teach meets play a vital role in supporting good STEM teaching. But need to evaluate too #ASEChat

teachingofsci Jan 4 @ 3:47 PM EST

@Glazgow @ViciaScience for primary teachers, I'd suggest #expeRimental pracs excellent way to introduce play/look/ask model #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:47 PM EST

Is there potential for development of these alongside the @CollOfTeaching #asechat https://t.co/dL8aOoLOex

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:46 PM EST

There seems to be a lot of inconsistency between schools, shouldn’t the teaching profession be just that with CPD ‘standards’ ?#asechat

DrDav Jan 4 @ 3:47 PM EST

#asechat This year I'm going to be getting my head round A-level again including the practicals, so my physics PD will revolve around that.

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:47 PM EST

@Glazgow Teach meets are excellent prof dev for the teachers doing the presenting #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:48 PM EST

I've had to abandon the A-Level planning I was doing as I moved schools and we do IB - 'tis different #asechat https://t.co/25BndxUFBN

DrDav Jan 4 @ 3:47 PM EST

#asechat This year I'm going to be getting my head round A-level again including the practicals, so my physics PD will revolve around that.

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:49 PM EST

We've already had some recommendations, but is there anything that anyone has done in the past that they can recommend for CPD #asechat

Glazgow Jan 4 @ 3:49 PM EST

@ViciaScience totally agree, we do this through school & cluster networks led by Science Champions who constantly evaluate impact #asechat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:49 PM EST

I do hope so, should they be some generic, but with some science specific ones? #asechat https://t.co/ADZg8evTUB

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:47 PM EST
Is there potential for development of these alongside the @CollOfTeaching #asechat https://t.co/dL8aOoLOex
- NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:46 PM EST
  
  There seems to be a lot of inconsistency between schools, shouldn’t the teaching profession be just that with CPD ‘standards’ ?#asechat

DrDav Jan 4 @ 3:50 PM EST

.@A_Weatherall Quite a bit. I've been doing some work with @isaacphysics and it's made me realise how much I've forgotten. #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:50 PM EST

@NeedhamL56 yes need subject associations to lead the way a little with this. The science assocs. tend to be good at this #asechat

DrDav Jan 4 @ 3:51 PM EST

#asechat Would recommend trying to get into other teachers classrooms to see their practice and find out what stories they tell.

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:52 PM EST

don't know if this makes sense, but some notes I took about CPD. Bottom left are what I read most. #asechat https://t.co/2U4vv8QOKl

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:52 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @NeedhamL56 #asechat agree completely with this - ASE i.e. us need to prioritise this I think

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:52 PM EST

Yes, yes yes. Beg borrow and steal stories - students crave context to their learning #asechat https://t.co/jkZRIFGYLA

DrDav Jan 4 @ 3:51 PM EST

#asechat Would recommend trying to get into other teachers classrooms to see their practice and find out what stories they tell.

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:53 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @NeedhamL56 Need balance of subject specific CPD and general pedagogy. Col of Tea may be better for latter. #ASEChat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:53 PM EST

@oboelizzy @NeedhamL56 @ViciaScience a war meeting at the weekend then #asechat

SecretPhysicist Jan 4 @ 3:53 PM EST

@teachingofsci @DrDav New to A-Level Physics with me 😜 #asechat

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:53 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @NeedhamL56 too late for this with academies, everything is devolved, nothing will be common until we're all Harris. #asechat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:53 PM EST

So, what would be your list of non-negotiables for recognition of effective CPD for science practitioners? #asechat https://t.co/vLXbfEpZrU

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:52 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @NeedhamL56 #asechat agree completely with this - ASE i.e. us need to prioritise this I think

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:54 PM EST

@ViciaScience @A_Weatherall @NeedhamL56 #asechat Sci teach in particular need LOTS sub specific CPD in my opinion

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:54 PM EST

Which is one reason why the profession needs a professional association in my opinion #asechat https://t.co/E8hSmoKT65

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:53 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @NeedhamL56 too late for this with academies, everything is devolved, nothing will be common until we're all Harris. #asechat

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:54 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @NeedhamL56 @ViciaScience #asechat Definitely!!

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:55 PM EST

@hrogerson @oboelizzy @NeedhamL56 @ViciaScience @shaunreason but will they come? #asechat

Glazgow Jan 4 @ 3:55 PM EST

@DrDav great way to develop, we do learning rounds to observe peers & im team teaching science this year to 'upskill' staff #asechat

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:55 PM EST

@hrogerson @A_Weatherall @NeedhamL56 @ViciaScience @shaunreason #asechat agree with that

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:55 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @oboelizzy @NeedhamL56 @ViciaScience @shaunreason not good trying to do everything through individual sci teachers #asechat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:55 PM EST

Does your head know this? #asechat #aseconf https://t.co/J1BOaYraM1

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:55 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @oboelizzy @NeedhamL56 @ViciaScience good that @shaunreason has invited Heads to Friday #aseconf for free. #aseconf

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:56 PM EST

@NeedhamL56 #asechat - I will try and think about that before #aseconf !

hrogerson Jan 4 @ 3:56 PM EST

@A_Weatherall @oboelizzy @NeedhamL56 @ViciaScience @shaunreason mine is! #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:56 PM EST

@NeedhamL56 @oboelizzy Needs a framework of science specific CPD first - content will change and evolve over time #ASEChat

damianainscough Jan 4 @ 3:57 PM EST

@A_Weatherall Plan a curriculum from scratch - aims, outcomes, assessment, teaching ideas, H&S, revisiting/interleaving etc #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:57 PM EST

Last Q: If you could change one thing about your experience of CPD provision for teachers what would it be. #asechat

DrWilkinsonSci Jan 4 @ 3:57 PM EST

@A_Weatherall I'd make it not dry up after one year of NQT. #asechat

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:57 PM EST

Been trying to do this all last term. It's HARD! #asechat https://t.co/sKkkRYOkOh

damianainscough Jan 4 @ 3:57 PM EST

@A_Weatherall Plan a curriculum from scratch - aims, outcomes, assessment, teaching ideas, H&S, revisiting/interleaving etc #asechat

benking01 Jan 4 @ 3:57 PM EST

Dipping into #asechat now that I'm back teaching Science after 15 years🔬 https://t.co/EdiBDqrUnf

benking01 Jan 2 @ 6:03 AM EST

My @sciencemuseum Drinking Bird has been supping away for over 24 hours now. Not #PerpetualMotion - a #HeatEngine https://t.co/7R4ZphTJH4

A_Weatherall - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:58 PM EST

A common problem - well done - NQT year done - what next. Tumbleweed #asechat https://t.co/qFkoDNrfzX

DrWilkinsonSci Jan 4 @ 3:57 PM EST

@A_Weatherall I'd make it not dry up after one year of NQT. #asechat

oboelizzy Jan 4 @ 3:59 PM EST

@A_Weatherall #asechat introduce them very early on to key sci ed research Ros Driver, Jonathan Osborne, Robin Millar, Philip Adey etc etc!!

damianainscough Jan 4 @ 3:59 PM EST

@A_Weatherall Great CPD often is. Easy probably has less impact. #asechat

Mr_Gillett Jan 4 @ 3:59 PM EST

@hrogerson @A_Weatherall @NeedhamL56 Going to use the Harris gcse as easiest way to benchmark on brave new world of new spec #asechat

ViciaScience Jan 4 @ 3:59 PM EST

@A_Weatherall CPD is an expectation we should all have for ourselves and our colleagues. Lead by example #ASEChat

NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jan 4 @ 3:59 PM EST

Wouldn’t academies also crave recognition for being a great CPD provider? @hrogerson @A_Weatherall so have a national standard #asechat