Science Learning in Kent

Science Conference 2008 - March 4th

Please see flier attached with details of this conference. I hope you will all want to attend and that each school can send a representative.

Don't forget other training detailed on e-mail to all Heads of Science in Kent. We'd love to see you at one of these.

Training for terms 3 & 4.

All planned science training is detailed in a booklet which went to all schools (multiple copies). You may have not seen this however. I apologise if this is repetition for you. There is a booking form on the blog and in the booklet, however a phone call to Debbie Kirkland at the office number below will get you booked on and appropriate paperwork sorted.

Mon 14^th January – Literacy in science – how to improve literacy of your students through the medium of science.  Suitable for any teachers /HoDs/HoSubject

Fri  25^th January (and Tues 18^th March) – Learning Skills for Science – Introduction to the SEP materials and web site. Delegates are given a huge selection of materials to support learning in science in a variety of contexts. Second day is a feedback on how the materials have been used along with an evaluation. Suitable for any teachers/HoDs/HoS

Tues 29^th January (Provisional date only – details to follow from Pat Coleman) – Level 6+ Project Conference – for those 20 Kent schools involved in the L6+ project. A day of evaluation and sharing. Suitable for leads and HoDs of schools involved

Mon 4^th February – Science Specialist Schools regional Conference – Peacehaven (As explained at last meeting)  For Specialist school co-ordinators / their representatives

Weds 6^th February – How Science Works – How to ensure HSW is covered fully and taught specifically in your SoW’s  Suitable for any teachers /HoDs/HoS

Weds 13^th February – Kent Science Specialist Schools meeting – Our termly meeting to discuss issues / share good practice  For Specialist school co-ordinators / their representatives

Tues/Weds/Thurs 26^th,27^th & 28^th February – Subject Leader Day – Day for subject leaders. Includes local issues and support from the strategy. Should include lots on new KS3 and the new Framework For Science. Further details to be confirmed by e-mail once we know. Suitable for HoDs or their representatives

Tues 4^th March – Heads of Science Conference – THEME- Enjoyment, Engagement and Progression in science” Keynote address by Michael Reiss (Professor of Science Education – Institute of Education). Choice of workshops on Careers in science, Science at work in Healthcare, Aim Higher, Fun in science, L6+ project and others to be confirmed. A separate flyer will be in schools by the start of the Spring Terms. Book your place now!   Suitable for HoDs, other representatives and any involved in science teaching. Flier attached

Weds 19^th March – Implications of the revised PoS for KS3 – A chance to start some thinking and planning for this important development. Update on current thinking re the delivery of the new PoS as well as how it might be assessed. Please book early as indications from schools is that this will be a popular course. If necessary, we will put on a second session. Suitable for HoDs, KS3 Co-ordinators and any other teachers.