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A pragmatic approach to SOLO by @ScienceDouglas
This is a re-blog post originally posted by Euan Douglas, and published with kind permission. […]
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News & Research
‘Doing science,’ rather than ‘being scientists,’ more encouraging to girls
Asking young girls to “do science” leads them to show greater persistence in science activities […]
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‘Geek Girl’ gamers are more likely to study science and technology degrees
Girls who play video games are three times more likely to choose physical science, technology, engineering or maths (PSTEM) degrees compared to their non-gaming counterparts, according to new research from the University of Surrey […]
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Three reasons why Finland’s universities are among the best in the world
By Linda Storey Finland is no stranger to the higher ranks of the international education […]
Book
Book: 15-Minute STEM by @howtostem via @CrownHousePub
Quick, creative science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities for 5–11-year-olds offers an exciting collection of 40 tried-and-tested, easy-to-resource STEM activities designed to engage and inspire young learners. […]
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Scientists should find similarities rather than focus on differences by @johnkaiser13
STEM education has become a hot topic over the last decade. STEM stands for Science, […]
UKEdMag
UKEdMag: Game On: Engaging Challenging Students by @bunsenlearner
“Alright Y10, what ‘F’ is the type of paper you might use to separate sand […]
Book
Book: Responsive Teaching: Cognitive Science and Formative Assessment in Practice by @HFletcherWood via @RoutledgeEd
Review compiled by: Peter Hall Supported by: Routledge Education Publishing I wish this book had been written […]
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UKEdMag: State of Independence by @BunsenLearner
State of Independence – Independent Learning, An Enquiry Approach By Chris Bowstead – This article originally appeared […]
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Study explores what makes strong science teachers
A new USA-based study shows that eighth-grade science teachers without an educational background in science […]
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How Do Scientists Think? by @johnkaiser13
How do scientists think? I would suggest that scientists think more like you do than […]
News & Research
New physics lessons help girls catch up
Many school pupils fail at physics because they misunderstand the fundamental concepts. A new teaching […]
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STEAM not STEM! by @boltcallum
STEM, the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, is something that I am passionate […]
Book
Book: Mastering Primary Science by Kenna Worthington & Amanda McCrory
In their book Mastering Primary Science, Amanda McCrory and Kenna Worthington explore some crucial information to help understand the issues, problems and opportunities that teaching the subject can provide you as a developing practitioner in the subject. […]