#ASEchat Archive

The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 3pm ET.

Monday March 26, 2018
3:00 PM EDT

  • RSC_EiC Mar 26 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    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 #scied https://t.co/MJ3oszrIEz
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    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?
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    All set on tweetdeck for #ASEChat and #PrimaryRocks
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    So Q1 What physical books do you turn to to support your subject knowledge? #ASEchat
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:02 PM EDT
    Simpkin and Williams when I was teaching biology, although this student book was published years ago #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    Misconceptions in Primary Science (Michael Allen) is always a go to! #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    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
  • JonathanLimb1 Mar 26 @ 3:04 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    I have found many ICT books for teachers (of science) are out of date by the time they are published. #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    Thanks, and this is helpful to develop our Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) what about subject knowledge in primary? #ASEchat
    • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:03 PM EDT
      Misconceptions in Primary Science (Michael Allen) is always a go to! #ASEChat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    Hi everyone :) I always buy the newest revision guides to keep myself updated with the ever changing curriculum. #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ASEpublications Mar 26 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    Don't forget to support @theASE and get your member discount by buying from the bookshop https://t.co/e2ljlvZO2f #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    These sound great @JonathanLimb1 thanks are these for KS3/4 science? #ASEChat
    • JonathanLimb1 Mar 26 @ 3:04 PM EDT
      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
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    Is there enough depth here to help you if your Subject Knowledge is bit flaky? #asechat (not suggesting it is!)
    In reply to @TwinklScience
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    No bias here! thanks @theASE for this blatant plug! :) #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    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
  • teacherchalky1 Mar 26 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    A1 The Dark Genome by Nessa Carry (I think) really helped me teach epigenetics at A Level #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • JonathanLimb1 Mar 26 @ 3:10 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    Another top tip from @MrChurchTweets I thought the same about the Bill Bryson book A short history of everything #ASEChat
    • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:07 PM EDT
      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
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • stormeducation Mar 26 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    lol @MrChurchTweets you are a cleverer man than me by far if you can understand Professor Hawkins' book! #asechat
  • ErChilvers Mar 26 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    This and Essential Primary Science by Alan Cross and Adrian Bowden are my starting points. #ASEChat
    In reply to @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    One for the new parts to the biology curriculum thanks @teacherchalky1 #ASEchat
    • teacherchalky1 Mar 26 @ 3:09 PM EDT
      A1 The Dark Genome by Nessa Carry (I think) really helped me teach epigenetics at A Level #asechat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • doc_kristy Mar 26 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    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
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    #ASEChat I don’t think I completely understand it, but it keeps the braincells thinking!!!
    In reply to @stormeducation
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    As a young biology teacher I was told by a dep head to read Dawkins 'The Selfish Gene'. I never did. #ASEChat
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    Perfect! Alan does some great work with primary teachers for science #ASEChat
    • ErChilvers Mar 26 @ 3:11 PM EDT
      This and Essential Primary Science by Alan Cross and Adrian Bowden are my starting points. #ASEChat
      In reply to @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:14 PM EDT
    I agree. But no change to NC requirements does not mean the specs will not suffer from tampering. #ASEChat
    In reply to @JonathanLimb1
  • gregtheseal Mar 26 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    #ASEChat I rarely use book for subject knowledge anymore. Far easier using internet.
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • theed_ucator Mar 26 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    Love Vander’s Human Physiology and Essential Cell Biology for reference at A level #asechat
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    I think this sort of reading models to your pupils that reading non-fiction is both interesting and ‘cool’ #ASEChat
    • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:13 PM EDT
      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
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:16 PM EDT
    Which brings me onto question 1b What are your go to web sites to support science subject knowledge? #asechat thanks @gregtheseal for the prompt
    • gregtheseal Mar 26 @ 3:15 PM EDT
      #ASEChat I rarely use book for subject knowledge anymore. Far easier using internet.
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • BonserMr Mar 26 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • gregtheseal Mar 26 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    Why, @theASE of course… is there a need for any other website? #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @gregtheseal, @theASE
  • doc_kristy Mar 26 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    I agree, although that may be because my subject knowledge is well developed and they merely tinker around the edges of the chemistry spec #asechat
    In reply to @gregtheseal, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    @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
    In reply to @JonathanLimb1, @theASE
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    Hadn't thought of that, good point. #asechat
    In reply to @JonathanLimb1, @ViciaScience
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    This probably comes under the PCK group tips for teaching aspects of science #asechat is it "the New resourceful Physics teacher"?
    In reply to @Mr_Misquitta
  • doc_kristy Mar 26 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    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
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    Out of date on what way? The fundamentals of the subject or the content being presented in the context of a curriculum? #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    We are also here lol! #asechat
    In reply to @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56, @gregtheseal, @theASE
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    Yes! I forget to listen all of the time though!!! #ASEChat
    • kate_frost Mar 26 @ 3:19 PM EDT
      Infinite Monkey Cage podcast for personal curiosity
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    Sounds great, I might need a bank loan by the end of this #asechat Thanks
    • gregtheseal Mar 26 @ 3:18 PM EDT
      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
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    #ASEChat
    • JonathanLimb1 Mar 26 @ 3:17 PM EDT
      Quite so, and not to mention, every time a new set of exam questions come out there will be new priorities for teachers.
      In reply to @ViciaScience
  • theed_ucator Mar 26 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    https://t.co/uJu5OSSj0U is a brilliant source for common misconceptions (can pre-empt before a topic/lesson) #asechat
  • BonserMr Mar 26 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    For Physics - the IoP and the https://t.co/Nngq91ZymA sites. Hyperphysics is good too. For Chemistry - the RSC and the eic websites. #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @gregtheseal
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    good point about #WorkLifeBalance #ASEchat
    • JonathanLimb1 Mar 26 @ 3:10 PM EDT
      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
      In reply to @ViciaScience
  • doc_kristy Mar 26 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    A1b also @RSC_EiC for all things chemistry education from teaching tips to science articles #asechat
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • JonathanLimb1 Mar 26 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    Same here, I have already added half a dozen books to my @AmazonUK wishlist #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @AmazonUK
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    I think it also helps dispel the myth that ‘science is hard’ if children can access books written without so much jargon #asechat
    In reply to @TwinklScience, @NeedhamL56
  • SteveTeachPhys Mar 26 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    For Physics that's easy HyperPhysics https://t.co/GnK9HfLI5M #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @gregtheseal
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    My partner will actually go mad if I buy any more physical books - luckily I’ve got a kindle #ASEChat
    In reply to @JonathanLimb1, @NeedhamL56, @AmazonUK
  • SKLchem Mar 26 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    #asechat chemguide, learn chemistry esp for pracs, compound chemistry nice summaries of interesting info, cleapps for micro scale
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    The @RSC_EiC has some great support for chemists and chemistry teachers on line #asechat
    • doc_kristy Mar 26 @ 3:20 PM EDT
      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
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    LOL! #asechat
    • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:24 PM EDT
      My partner will actually go mad if I buy any more physical books - luckily I’ve got a kindle #ASEChat
      In reply to @JonathanLimb1, @NeedhamL56, @AmazonUK
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @gregtheseal
  • JonathanLimb1 Mar 26 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    Quite, I need to work out if I can squirrel anymore away. Or I just fall back on the "I need it for work" defence. #ASEChat #NQTchat
    In reply to @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56, @AmazonUK
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @MrChurchTweets, @TwinklScience, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    Thinking as a consumer / writer this is a bad thing. Return on investment is low. Speed of production can mean quality suffers too #ASEChat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    Or… just get them delivered straight to work (I’m giving away all my secrets here!) #asechat
    In reply to @JonathanLimb1, @NeedhamL56, @AmazonUK
  • doc_kristy Mar 26 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    A1 Classic Chemistry Demonstrations is an awesome book for subject knowledge applied to classroom demos https://t.co/1Kk8V8qO0D #ASEchat
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    Absolutely, but to engage them, instead of switching them off, it’s a good starting point. #ASEChat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @TwinklScience, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    Looks great, do you have to register to see the ‘deeper’ information? #asechat
  • JonathanLimb1 Mar 26 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    Yes guilty! #ASEChat #NQTChat #notaddicted
    In reply to @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56, @AmazonUK
  • BonserMr Mar 26 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    Found some good physics demos in this book which I would heartily recommend (usually cheap second hand) #ASEchat : https://t.co/acuVj3Iv4i
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • stevethedoc1 Mar 26 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    #asechat bring back access to that LA science library we once had
    In reply to @JonathanLimb1, @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56, @AmazonUK
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    Can you post the links @SKLchem ? #ASEChat
    • SKLchem Mar 26 @ 3:24 PM EDT
      #asechat chemguide, learn chemistry esp for pracs, compound chemistry nice summaries of interesting info, cleapps for micro scale
  • prof_di_chimica Mar 26 @ 3:29 PM EDT
    #ASEChat @MaChemGuy videos on YouTube and @NGoalby revision notes on https://t.co/VqFU2F59aG
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @gregtheseal, @MaChemGuy, @NGoalby
  • stormeducation Mar 26 @ 3:29 PM EDT
    #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)
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:29 PM EDT
    #asechat I saw the most awesome resource today...
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    All acceptable if the market is there and holds up to the products entering it. #asechat #devilsadvocate
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • BonserMr Mar 26 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    For physics demonstration ideas - this site is brilliant #ASEchat : https://t.co/6mivmzAWdA
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @gregtheseal
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    Sifting out takes lots of time too #ASEChat Good if there was somewhere that gave you reliable info for everything!
    • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:25 PM EDT
      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
      In reply to @NeedhamL56, @gregtheseal
  • theed_ucator Mar 26 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • JonathanLimb1 Mar 26 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    Quite, too often the "successful" resources seem to be simply the first to market... #ASEChat #NQTchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @MarcNeesam
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @TwinklScience, @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    I really like this, thanks for sharing #asechat
    In reply to @theed_ucator
  • SKLchem Mar 26 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    #asechat https://t.co/5qs1JrzOPE https://t.co/tacBG2EzMJ https://t.co/9AnfUBz1c5 https://t.co/z5jrf6N1ot
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @TwinklScience, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    Not a believer that education should be driven by market forces #ASEChat #anotherdevilsadvocate
    In reply to @MarcNeesam
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    Thanks some chemistry sites here #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    Was it an experienced teachers skills and knowledge? #ASEChat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    This is quite honestly the best infographical website on a science topic I've seen (ever - probably) https://t.co/zqZXcWREHF by @astronomyblog and @chrisenorth There is an accompanying book. #asechat
    In reply to @astronomyblog, @chrisenorth
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @JonathanLimb1, @ViciaScience
  • schoolscience Mar 26 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    Why do scientists do what scientists do?! Help for those about a start a career in science https://t.co/c0WYwyBaGW #ASEChat
  • theASE - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    Why do scientists do what scientists do?! Help for those about a start a career in science https://t.co/Lx5xD9mqih #ASEChat
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    Yes I agree, would be nice to have a reliable search engine specific for correct science info. #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    It was the most adept use of the apostrophe ever #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    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
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    Agree #ASEChat
    • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:33 PM EDT
      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
      In reply to @MarcNeesam, @TwinklScience, @NeedhamL56
  • Glazgow Mar 26 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    I'll spare you the details but that didn't go quite according to plan!! Here now though and trying to catch up with #Primaryrocks and #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @MrChurchTweets, @MarcNeesam, @TwinklScience, @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    There is a need for resources and books to explicit highlight and talk about scientific language for teachers as well as children. #asechat
    In reply to @MrChurchTweets, @TwinklScience, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    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
  • BonserMr Mar 26 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @gregtheseal
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    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. #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • k_sladden Mar 26 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @MrChurchTweets
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @MrChurchTweets, @MarcNeesam, @NeedhamL56
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    I don’t think the move by TES to allow people to charge for resource has helped this. #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • theed_ucator Mar 26 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    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
    • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:37 PM EDT
      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
  • MrsSingleton Mar 26 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    #asechat
    In reply to @SciTweetcher
  • JonathanLimb1 Mar 26 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    Looks very promising Alex! #ASEChat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @NeedhamL56
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    Oh yes! How did I forget that? Great for staff confidence. #ASEChat
    In reply to @k_sladden
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    Sounds like this is a winner for primary teachers. Hope you all know about it? #ASEChat #PrimaryRocks
    • k_sladden Mar 26 @ 3:39 PM EDT
      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
      In reply to @MrChurchTweets
  • Glazgow Mar 26 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    Close links to secondary schools and support from secondary school science teachers helps #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • Glazgow Mar 26 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    To be honest though the free resources on TES tend to be better than any you would pay for #asechat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience
  • JonathanLimb1 Mar 26 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    I believe have @GoldsmithsUoL Library access for three years as a @GoldAlumni #ASEChat #NQTchat
    In reply to @kate_frost, @stevethedoc1, @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56, @AmazonUK, @GoldsmithsUoL, @GoldAlumni
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    Oh that’s a good idea! I’m sure it helps the children too! #ASEChat
    • Glazgow Mar 26 @ 3:41 PM EDT
      Close links to secondary schools and support from secondary school science teachers helps #asechat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @TwinklScience, @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56
  • stevethedoc1 Mar 26 @ 3:43 PM EDT
    #asechat so long as school give TIME for individuals to access, great certificate at end of module as proof
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • JonathanLimb1 Mar 26 @ 3:43 PM EDT
    On the grounds that they were made with love? :D #ASEChat
    In reply to @Glazgow, @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @TwinklScience, @NeedhamL56, @whizzpopbangmag, @ExplorifySchool
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    Think this is reviewed in the most recent SSR from @theASE (no time to read it yet) #ASEChat
    • theed_ucator Mar 26 @ 3:41 PM EDT
      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
      • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:37 PM EDT
        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
  • Glazgow Mar 26 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @JonathanLimb1, @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    Difference in quality? #ASEChat
    In reply to @Glazgow, @JonathanLimb1, @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    Have just been doing the biology one, but wasn’t very disciplined to keep up with the remote access (and have had to visit #NSTA ;) #ASEchat
    • MrsSingleton Mar 26 @ 3:44 PM EDT
      Future Learning has got some great free online courses- such as practical work in B,C,P for non specialists, NQT’s, RQTs and trainees
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • cleverfiend Mar 26 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    3rd repost New post: #asechat Are teachers on Twitter living in a echo chamber/filter bubble? https://t.co/XVtUTk9omY
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:47 PM EDT
    https://t.co/je1ZVhsSEq #asechat - if you want to contribute DM me :)
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • Glazgow Mar 26 @ 3:47 PM EDT
    Yes, I think the difference is often the effort and thought put into making them #asechat
    In reply to @MrChurchTweets, @JonathanLimb1, @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:48 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @TwinklScience, @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56
  • MrsSingleton Mar 26 @ 3:48 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • SteveTeachPhys Mar 26 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    These days I get most of my PCK from reading the blogs of other science teachers and even, heaven forfend, non science teachers! #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    Do you think non specialists as well as specialists would be able to contribute to the on line discussions? #ASEChat
    In reply to @MrsSingleton
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    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
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    It's a stalled project I started about 3 years ago with @michaelslav that's been reignited through a conversation with @BenRogersEdu @DSGhataura @emc2andallthat @WDYReallyKnow @Benneypenyrheol and @mrbakerphysics #asechat Resources, CogSci and the concepts we teach (science 1st)
    In reply to @JonathanLimb1, @NeedhamL56, @michaelslav, @BenRogersEdu, @DSGhataura, @emc2andallthat, @WDYReallyKnow, @Benneypenyrheol, @mrbakerphysics
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    I had just mentioned earlier about having a reliable search engine specific for science, this looks good! #asechat
    In reply to @A_Weatherall, @NeedhamL56
  • theed_ucator Mar 26 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    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
  • SKLchem Mar 26 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    #ASEChat I can thoroughly recommend the assessment for learning in stem teaching
    • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:46 PM EDT
      Have just been doing the biology one, but wasn’t very disciplined to keep up with the remote access (and have had to visit #NSTA ;) #ASEchat
      • MrsSingleton Mar 26 @ 3:44 PM EDT
        Future Learning has got some great free online courses- such as practical work in B,C,P for non specialists, NQT’s, RQTs and trainees
        In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:52 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @MrsSingleton
  • SKLchem Mar 26 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    #ASEChat it’s a future learn course
    • SKLchem Mar 26 @ 3:51 PM EDT
      #ASEChat I can thoroughly recommend the assessment for learning in stem teaching
      • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:46 PM EDT
        Have just been doing the biology one, but wasn’t very disciplined to keep up with the remote access (and have had to visit #NSTA ;) #ASEchat
        • MrsSingleton Mar 26 @ 3:44 PM EDT
          Future Learning has got some great free online courses- such as practical work in B,C,P for non specialists, NQT’s, RQTs and trainees
          In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    https://t.co/Wqtj4U79bt #ASEChat
    In reply to @SKLchem
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    His other book Teach Now! Science also useful for newish science teachers #ASEChat
    • theed_ucator Mar 26 @ 3:51 PM EDT
      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
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @NeedhamL56, @MrsSingleton
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    Sorry getting waylaid with reading all your useful tweets. Final question Q3 Whats on your wish list to help you teach science better ? #ASEchat
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    Back to the market 😉 #asechat
    In reply to @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56, @MrsSingleton
  • TwinklScience Mar 26 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56
  • gregtheseal Mar 26 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    Is this a repeat course, I did one a couple of years ago? #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @SKLchem
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:56 PM EDT
    Think some are isolated because they are the only specialist in the department, not easy to grow #ASEChat
    • MrsSingleton Mar 26 @ 3:51 PM EDT
      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
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • SKLchem Mar 26 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    #ASEChat time to spend with some great physics teachers I have worked with. Didn’t like physics at school so need to catch up
    • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:54 PM EDT
      Sorry getting waylaid with reading all your useful tweets. Final question Q3 Whats on your wish list to help you teach science better ? #ASEchat
  • ViciaScience Mar 26 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @gregtheseal, @SKLchem
  • MarcNeesam Mar 26 @ 3:58 PM EDT
    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
    In reply to @TwinklScience, @MrChurchTweets, @NeedhamL56
  • MrChurchTweets Mar 26 @ 3:58 PM EDT
    Not sure you’ll get many takers??? #ASEChat
    In reply to @Miss_J_Global, @Mr_B_W, @MissSDoherty, @Glazgow, @MrHeadComputing
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Mar 26 @ 3:59 PM EDT
    2 mins left some of your wishes are less likely to be provided! Any resource that is missing? or you’ve not found yet! #ASEChat
  • BHBSscience Mar 26 @ 3:59 PM EDT
    The @RoyalSocBio @ABPI_UK schools site and @SAPS_News for biology. #asechat
    In reply to @BonserMr, @doc_kristy, @NeedhamL56, @gregtheseal, @RoyalSocBio, @ABPI_UK, @SAPS_News