https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp en-us 2020-05-05 12:20:51 UTC 2020-05-05 14:55:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9ec.png annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551900538 Joining the professional body for science education is a must. The ASE offers a range of classroom resources and journals. So not only will you be able to access useful lesson resources but you can also build on research informed practice.]]> 2020-05-05 12:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551900538 willgord6137 https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551909960 If someone asks for your advice you have made it! You need to accumuluate knowledge of science which makes you the 'go to' person to ask about science.]]> 2020-05-05 12:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551909960 willgord6137 https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551924026 One of the best ways to learn is to observe others. You'll have had many oppurtunities to observe your colleagues in school. However, to be a truly outstanding coordinator you need to observe teaching in other schools to understand a range of approaches to good practice.]]> 2020-05-05 12:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551924026 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551926934 America got this one right. The Primary Science Quality Mark has been awarded to some schools for their provision of science fairs among other things. A science fair allows children to explore an area of science which is not covered in the national curriculum and explore their own interests. Allowing the children to explore their own interests will foster natural curiosity which is OFSTED's buzzword for science.]]> 2020-05-05 12:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551926934 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551934862 Science has been underappreciated for too long now. Science is a core subject and you need to be ready to defend it. You should actively champion your subject and ensure that the science taught in the school is up to scratch. To deny children science is to deny them so many oppurtunities in life.]]> 2020-05-05 12:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551934862 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551949390 British Science Week is a national event which normally happens in March. Each year, the week has a different theme and this is a great chance to champion your subject and build the natural curiosity of children. If you can coordinate the event accross the school, then you are ready to be a coordinator.]]> 2020-05-05 12:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551949390 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551957536 Build your science subject knowledge and understanding of pedagogy by completing some CPD. There are a range of providers with sites like ReachOut creating short courses to The Open University running longer courses. Remember the certificate to show off your hard work.]]> 2020-05-05 12:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551957536 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551962553 Be like Archimedes or a drag queen and have a moment which changes history. At least your personal history. You need to have a breakthrough in the teaching of science which is so amazing that you can not help but scream 'Eureka!' Bath is an optional extra...]]> 2020-05-05 12:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551962553 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551967860 Everyone has a memory of a trip that they were expecting throughout the whole of primary school. As a science specialist, you should aim to create a science trip which is so amazing that it has to be repeated at least once a year. Imagine that children look forward to a science trip from being in Year One.]]> 2020-05-05 12:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551967860 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551984271 Clubs are a great way to spark a child's interest in a subject and this is no different with science. A club offers children an oppurtunity to experience science outside of the national curriculum which is such a small area of science. A science club encourages children of all ages to view science as exciting because the opinions children have of science are formed before they leave primary school. Once formed, these opinions are difficult to change.]]> 2020-05-05 13:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551984271 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551990153 Science conferences are ran annually and allow teachers and researchers from around the world to share their ideas and findings. Attending a conference is a good way to develop your global understanding of education. I heard that Deborah even spoke at one.]]> 2020-05-05 13:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/551990153 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552000519 How can you coordinate a subject if you lack an understanding of how it progresses throughout school? You should have taught across a range of year groups and key stages. This will help you to coordinate science across the school.]]> 2020-05-05 13:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552000519 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552003298 You will need to create a collection of resources which you can locate at any given moment. Having random science equipment is the key to success as you will be able to ensure that your lessons are always engaging for children.]]> 2020-05-05 13:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552003298 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552014040 By teaching across the school, you will have taught a range of investiagtions and will have a bank of trusty 'go to' investigations. You will be able to help your colleagues by suggesting investiagtions if they are unsure.]]> 2020-05-05 13:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552014040 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552019114 Research informed practice is so important in teaching so that you are always ensuring the best practice for your class. Owning a range of science books will enable you to access information when you need it most and even better you can spread the understanding by being able to recommend a good science book. Book club anyone?]]> 2020-05-05 13:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552019114 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552026410 The best way to learn is by making a mistake. But we don't mean a mistake which everyone makes, you need to make a horrible mistake. This means you will know never to do it again. Atleast you'll have a funny story to tell...]]> 2020-05-05 13:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552026410 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552048770 Safety is a key concern for science in schools and the ASE has produced an exciting document to support the provision of safe science. You should always risk assess your investigations to ensure that your lessons are safe. You could then consider the provision of science across the school and how safety is ensured in all lessons.]]> 2020-05-05 13:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552048770 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552067318 Get some feedback from the children themselves. How else are will you find out what the children think of science in their school. By getting the children's input you can monitor the effectiveness of science teaching.]]> 2020-05-05 13:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552067318 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552073000 OFSTED can now do a deep dive into any subject and that could mean that they scritinize science provision. As an aspiring coordinator you should be able to reflect upon the provision for science across the school because it is either you or OFSTED.]]> 2020-05-05 13:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552073000 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552083592 Working scientifically is just as important as the subject knowledge which is taught. You should ensure that a balance is kept with the two in all of your lessons. You could consider the long term plans to ensure that everything is covered in your science lessons. Yoga also helps...]]> 2020-05-05 13:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552083592 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552101443 Your classroom is the perfect place to trial new apporaches to learning. If you complete a small scale study in your classroom you can help your colleagues to develop their practice. ]]> 2020-05-05 13:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552101443 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552114705 The key to good teaching is a long term plan which ensures that progress takes place. You should take an active role in the planning of science across the school to ensure that science progresses not only through year groups but throughout the school.]]> 2020-05-05 13:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552114705 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552120495 Staff meetings are a great place to share good practice and develop the knowledge of everyone in the school. You should take the oppurtunity to run a staff meeting which focusses on the effective provision for science. Share all the hot tips that you have!]]> 2020-05-05 13:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552120495 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552129879 How can you expect others to improve their practice if you will not improve your own. You should take the advice of HM Chief Inspector and be constantly reflective on your approach to teaching as the best approach changes all the time. You should complete a self-evaluation to ensure that your science is up to scratch.]]> 2020-05-05 13:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552129879 annabelgraham https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552170568 Another association! Join the BSA to access a range of resources and help from a different viewpoint. Don't get me started on the learned societies. If we had all the money in the world we would join them all. This is but another choice you can make which is based on your circumstances.]]> 2020-05-05 14:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/willgord6137/4hw1z7bnnou1luwp/wish/552170568