ASE 2025 Scotland Region Conference: Full Schedule

ASE is delighted to offer its’ Scotland regional Annual Conference for 2025, with something suitable for primary and secondary science educators, technicians and probationers! Tickets are now open for booking.
Prices start from £20 for ASE members. Come along and gain some excellent professional learning opportunities and talk with exhibitors about their latest resources and initiatives. We look forward to welcoming you. For queries please email conferences@ase.org.uk

10:30 BST

Microscale as a tool of inclusion

Saturday May 31, 2025 10:30 - 11:25 BST

SF005

We often go big on chemistry demonstration to inspire and create that wow factor, but what about thinking micro? By scaling down to small quantities and basic tools we open up channels for experiential learning, some of which can be repeated and reflected in day to day activities. Come learn about the epiphany of opportunity in microscale stumbled upon by a problem-solving technician and a very tired new recruit that improved my teaching practice, engaged learners, and saved a few pennies along the way.

Speakers

Cassaundra Abousamak

Chemistry Teacher, Nairn Academy

Saturday May 31, 2025 10:30 - 11:25 BST
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Secondary

Audience BGE, N5, Inclusion, Chemistry, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, Technicians

11:30 BST

Cognitive science; the learning brain and how to harness it

Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30 - 12:25 BST

SF018

You say to them, “I really need you to prepare properly for this test so you don’t have your confidence knocked down again.” Their parents say, “You just need to work harder! Now get to your room and revise!” But their brain is saying, “I just don’t know what that means or how to do it!”

Pupils of all ages, stages and abilities find it really hard to organise and plan revision, or even know what successful revision looks like. There is a very good reason for this and in this session will teach you how to teach them about their learning brain; focussing on the structures of the learning brain, executive function and the importance of retrieval practice.

Speakers

Lara Carnegie

Physics Teacher, Robert Gordon's College

Lydia Willetts

Biology Teacher, Robert Gordons College, Aberdeen

Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30 - 12:25 BST
SF018

All

Audience P1, P2, S1, S2, S3, S4, BGE, Inclusion, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7

11:30 BST

Top tips for inclusion in the primary school

Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30 - 12:25 BST

SF008

What does inclusivity in the primary school look like? How can we ensure that we are meeting the needs of our children in an already packed curriculum? Come along and listen top tips and suggestions to make your primary classroom more inclusive. Join in the discussion in what works for us in our every day teaching environment.

Speakers

Elaine Arbuckle

Primary Teacher

Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30 - 12:25 BST
SF008

Primary

Audience EYFS, P1, P2, Inclusion, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, Technicians

13:45 BST

Inclusive practical work in science

Saturday May 31, 2025 13:45 - 14:40 BST

SF005

This session will consider approaches to enhancing the accessibility of practical work at BGE, illustrated by three commonly used activities. Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate minor adaptations to these activities and consider how these approaches could be applied in their own practice.

Speakers

Jane Essex

Senior Lecturer in Chemistry Education, University of Strathclyde

I am a staunch advocate of science education for everyone, so always good to talk to about inclusion in all its guises. Other hobbies/ obsessions are practical science and science in everyday and heritage contexts.

Saturday May 31, 2025 13:45 - 14:40 BST
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All

Audience practical science, S1, S2, S3, S4, BGE, Inclusion

14:45 BST

British sign language (BSL) STEM glossary - a tool for introducing concepts in science

Saturday May 31, 2025 14:45 - 15:40 BST

SF020

This workshop introduces the University of Edinburgh’s British Sign Language (BSL) STEM Glossary, a comprehensive resource supporting deaf learners across science subjects. Participants will explore how to integrate BSL signs for scientific terms into their teaching practice, making science education more inclusive. The session covers practical implementation strategies for primary through secondary levels, highlighting how the glossary enhances conceptual understanding and engagement for all.

Speakers

Audrey Cameron

Chancellor's Fellow, University of Edinburgh

I hold the position of University of Edinburgh Chancellor's Fellow, where my focus lies at the intersection of science education and British Sign Language research and as a Chemistry tutor on the PGDE Secondary Education (Chemistry/ General Science) course. I also manage the Scottish... Read More →

Saturday May 31, 2025 14:45 - 15:40 BST
SF020

All

Audience P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, S1, S2, S3, S4, Inclusion