Provide your students with a post-test intervention grid (example provided) to let the learners lead a lesson based on reviewing a summative test #asechat#sciedhttps://t.co/MJ3oszrIEz
Evening all (in the UK)! welcome to #asechat Our topic tonight is to discuss books resources that help us as science teachers (rather than those aimed at our pupils) @ThomasCarlPion you might be interested?
there are @theASE books for B,P and C https://t.co/xvX3oXLqgj which focus on prior K, teaching sequences, misconceptions, everyday contexts and use of ICT (aimed at secondary) #ASEchat
I have a bookshelf in my room which is full of goodies, I love nuggets I can just drop into lessons so Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of the Elements by Hugh Aldersey-Williams has been a gold mine. https://t.co/kZG7pV0CdN#ASEChat#NQTchat
I have a bookshelf in my room which is full of goodies, I love nuggets I can just drop into lessons so Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of the Elements by Hugh Aldersey-Williams has been a gold mine. https://t.co/kZG7pV0CdN#ASEChat#NQTchat
I’d have to say my go to books are those not aimed at teachers - Stephen Hawking’s ‘A Brief History of Time’ really developed/s my subject knowledge beyond the NC #asechat
It is a challenge for books to stay up to date. Changes to specs, assessment such as KS3 SATs etc mean several things I have written had a shelf life of only 1-2 years #ASEChat
Hopefully the governments workload announcement about maintaining the current format and avoiding changes will give teachers some much needed respite and keep some of our resources viable. It's unsustainable to carry on at this rate. #ASEChat#NQTchat
I’d have to say my go to books are those not aimed at teachers - Stephen Hawking’s ‘A Brief History of Time’ really developed/s my subject knowledge beyond the NC #asechat
A1 can't beat the odds classics, Eileen Ramsden's GCSE and A level chemistry books, also Chemistry3 by @holman_john et al for beyond A level Chem depth #ASEchat
Probably not in the context of developing in-depth knowledge but I've yet to come across a book that would cover all aspects of the Science curriculum. My go to books for that would be those not targeted at teachers such as S.Hawkings or C.Darwin books #asechat
With the Internet though, there is enough info to keep you going and to develop any weak spots. Although you would have to sift out the unreliable info!! #asechat
Probably not in the context of developing in-depth knowledge but I've yet to come across a book that would cover all aspects of the Science curriculum. My go to books for that would be those not targeted at teachers such as S.Hawkings or C.Darwin books #asechat
The 'Physics for You' books are pretty good (both GCSE and A-Level). I use lots of books though, I find older books really good for challenge questions such as 'Practice in Physics'. #ASEchat
But,The Gene: An Intimate history by Siddhartha Mukherjee is the best Biology book I have read in a while and vastly improved my subject knowledge #ASEchat
@theASE produces 'monographs' rather than books on specific issues to reduce publication time (and make it cheaper) eg Getting Practical, Language of Measurement, Language of Mathematics in Science #ASEChat
A1b...not just a website but @ChemistryWorld for keeping up with cutting edge chemistry, sometimes read online, also get a physical copy with my RSC membership #asechat
But,The Gene: An Intimate history by Siddhartha Mukherjee is the best Biology book I have read in a while and vastly improved my subject knowledge #ASEchat
Hopefully the governments workload announcement about maintaining the current format and avoiding changes will give teachers some much needed respite and keep some of our resources viable. It's unsustainable to carry on at this rate. #ASEChat#NQTchat
Yes, although it is an upward struggle to get the children to read never mind non-fiction! Brian Cox is popular in the schools though and makes that job a little easier! #asechat
For ICT in science, technology changes from PC - netbook - tablet, blue box sensors to wireless, availability of much wider range of sensors, internet access, social media, apps etc etc, all make books obsolete within years if not months #ASEChat
Thinking as a publisher would this isn’t a bad thing. It is a poor business model that would mean no further sales after everyone has bought one title. There are knock on effects to providing ‘good’ resources outside of the school ‘ecosystem’ #asechat
A1b...not just a website but @ChemistryWorld for keeping up with cutting edge chemistry, sometimes read online, also get a physical copy with my RSC membership #asechat
I quite like the 'How stuff works' website but to be fair you could input any question into Google or Bing and you'de end up with a fair few websites with the answer. I wouldn't necessarily go to one website. #asechat
Children do need to understand, at some point, there is a language to science. Not using that language doesn’t do them any favours later in education #asechat
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That sounds like a publisher issue about framing science in ‘modern’ teaching. The science doesn’t fundamentally change and there are textbooks from years and decades ago that are still useful in that regard #asechat
#asechat@ViciaScience and the technology changes every few years: BBC Micros, PC's, online, VLE's, apps, telepathic learning (well, i made the last one up)
I quite like the 'How stuff works' website but to be fair you could input any question into Google or Bing and you'de end up with a fair few websites with the answer. I wouldn't necessarily go to one website. #asechat
I don’t think so. It even suggests multiple choice Qs with correct answers and most common incorrect answer. Could be useful low stakes quizzing aid! Takes a bit of navigation, but loads of good stuff #asechat
Language doesn’t have to, and shouldn’t, be decoupled from engaging children in the subject as it is part of it. If we see language as a problem there is something deeper that needs addressing. Teach science language as you would English to an E2L learner perhaps? #asechat
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Its the same argument with mathematical vocabulary also. I wonder if some of the issue is teacher subject knowledge and confidence in correct vocabulary use (esp. at primary) #ASEChat
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In terms of financials they probably are as most people invest in the first product and either can’t afford later, and better, products or are locked into the first. #asechat
Any other primary peeps out there? What books are most helpful to you? Books/resources about science Knowledge or those about teaching science, please share your top tips #ASEchat
Its the same argument with mathematical vocabulary also. I wonder if some of the issue is teacher subject knowledge and confidence in correct vocabulary use (esp. at primary) #ASEChat
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Do take a glance at @theASE Language of Mathematics in Science, where we tried to provide guidance on content language and approach #ASEChat Free download https://t.co/iD3AnenWPg
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Think we’ve already touched on Q2 what support do you use for developing your Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) How to teach science specifically, and the problems it brings for learning #ASEchat
Also (sorry for going on and on and on...) look up Bruce Yeany on YouTube if you are a physics teacher. Especially if you are a new physics teacher like me - I got loads of ideas from his videos. #ASEchat
So it's a bit early to be announcing this but as it's relevant: https://t.co/ydJpgQRVmz - just started it up this week.
Share your CC resources, link to your best/favresources and help build the ultimate school science concept network.
Build it and they will come.
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Reach Out CPD online is an amazing resource - completely free and in 20 minute topic (and curriculum) based sessions. All my staff use it to top up subject knowledge and all love it! #asechat#primaryrocks
Hmm I see what you mean, but is E2L more of a necessity and used and heard all day everyday? Whereas Science language is something thats only encountered in a lesson? #asechat
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Making every Science lesson count by @shaun_allison is a fantastic read. Explores key areas for great teaching and offers many simple ideas for implementation. #asechat
Think we’ve already touched on Q2 what support do you use for developing your Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) How to teach science specifically, and the problems it brings for learning #ASEchat
Reach Out CPD online is an amazing resource - completely free and in 20 minute topic (and curriculum) based sessions. All my staff use it to top up subject knowledge and all love it! #asechat#primaryrocks
Science can be embedded across the curriculum if teachers plan that way and the school curriculum allows. However the argument becomes what subjects get treated like that when there is limited time in the school day. Possible but hard and requires SLT buy in. #asechat
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Easier in primary - often use guided reading time to develop science @whizzpopbangmag is a great resource for that, along with @ExplorifySchool - good discussions as a result, using scientific language #ASEChat
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Making every Science lesson count by @shaun_allison is a fantastic read. Explores key areas for great teaching and offers many simple ideas for implementation. #asechat
Think we’ve already touched on Q2 what support do you use for developing your Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) How to teach science specifically, and the problems it brings for learning #ASEchat
I suspect so - teachers tend to share for free resources they made to use themselves. They tend to charge for resources they have made to sell #asechat
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@JonathanLimb1, @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience
I imagine that would be difficult to implement across a whole school with full participation of all staff members. Any further introduction to increase their workload may not go down too well. #asechat
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@MarcNeesam, @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56
Good teaching and outcomes = work. The workload argument is false as it is unnecessary tasks which had caused a problem not ones that are necessary and improve outcomes. Using language regularly throughout the day to build fluency is necessary for every subject #asechat
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I was having a look at the physics one today- did a few of the things, I liked the refresher and also little tips especially on using the Geiger counter #ASEChat
Do teachers pick up and ready student study/revision guides for the stage above their teaching? E.g primary teachers reading themselves KS3/GCSE student books to develop their own subject knowledge? #asechat
I would also say @teacherhead ‘The Learning Rainforest’ is a must read for any Science teacher. As a Physics teacher originally, Tom uses a lot of great Science teaching examples! #asechat
I’ve tried Future Learn courses for primary teachers and found them aimed at the non-specialists. Specialists who have secure subject knowledge isn’t their target audience #asechat
I would also say @teacherhead ‘The Learning Rainforest’ is a must read for any Science teacher. As a Physics teacher originally, Tom uses a lot of great Science teaching examples! #asechat
I think you’re right… as a ‘confident’ science lead in primary, there aren’t too many websites I go to, but often signpost the ‘less confident’ teachers to them… gap in the market there!! #ASEChat
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How long do you think it would be before you see a positive outcome? Some departments want instantaneous results which causes pressure upon the teachers implementing said scheme. #asechat
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I think the online forum will enable non specialist to ask questions, but also if they have been a little isolated they may be able to share ideas that have worked for them. 2 non specialists in our department and I have learned lots from them the forum could also be supportive
Yes - assessment for learning has been around a couple of years. There are three STEM Learning courses on practical science which are more recent on FutureLearn #ASEChat
Depends how you want to measure impact or what the school wants as an outcome. Given the process takes years (in my opinion) only schools committed to a long term vision will take that sort of approach. Once embedded it is part of the school culture and easy to maintain #asechat
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