The Association for Science Education

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The Association for Science Education
AbbreviationASE
Predecessor
  • Association of Public School Science Masters
  • Science Masters Association
  • Association of Women Science Teachers
Formation1900s
Type Learned society and Professional association
Location
  • Registered address: 483 Green Lanes, London, N13 4BS
Official language
English
Patron
HRH the Princess Royal
President
Prof. Louise Archer
Chair of the Association
Jane Oldham
Chief Executive
Lynn Ladbrook
Website www.ase.org.uk/home/
RemarksMotto:
Promoting Excellence in Science Teaching and Learning

The Association for Science Education (ASE) is a professional association in the United Kingdom for teachers of science and science technicians. [1] The association was formed in 1963 and is a member of the UK Science Council.

Contents

Aims

The Royal Charter of the Association for Science Education [2] States,

"The objects and purposes for which The Association is hereby constituted are the promotion of education by the following means:

History

The ASE formed in 1963 by the merger of the Science Masters Association and the Association of Women Science Teachers. The Association for Science Education can trace its origins back to 1900. The first Annual Meeting was held in January 1901 which then led to the formation of the Association of Public School Science Masters. Incorporated by Royal Charter in October 2004, the ASE operates as a Registered Charity. [3] The history of the ASE can be found in two publications: Interpreters of Science [4] by David Layton and, published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the association, Advancing Science Education: the first fifty years of the Association for Science Education, [5] Edited by Edgar Jenkins and Valerie Wood-Robinson.

The Patron of the Association is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, PC, KT, GBE, FRS.

Activities

The Association promotes improvements in science education and education in general, specifically through advice and support for teachers, technicians and others with meetings and conferences, journals and resources, curriculum and professional development programmes and contributions to research and policy debates.

Journals

The ASE produces four journals which not only keep members up to date with developments in science education but also provide ideas and tips for the delivery of science education. Their journals include:

Annual Conference

The annual conference attracts over 2000 delegates and include 250+ talks and workshops ranging from academic lectures and exhibitions, to a social programme and themed days.

Governance

An elected Education Group governs and controls the affairs of the Association. The Education Group advises the Trustees on all aspects of science education. Its 30 members represent all sectors of the science education community and speaks authoritatively on behalf of the Association. The group is led by the Chair of the Association and meets 3 times a year. The Chair of the Association is elected by the membership and serves a term of one year.

The Trustee Body has responsibility for ensuring that ASE works properly as a charity, that the finances are properly regulated and monitored and the appropriate policies are in place. The trustees meets 3 times a year and consists of 11 member trustees.

List of presidents and association chairs from 1963–2020

YearPresidentsAssociation Chair
2020 Sir Professor John Holman Professor Janice Griffiths
2019 Sir Professor John Holman Mary Whitehouse
2018 Professor Danielle George Linda Needham
2017 Professor Danielle George Chris Colclough
2016 Professor Danielle George Ms Corinne Stevenson
2015 Sir David Bell Ms Christine Harrison
2014 Professor Alice Roberts Mr Pete Robinson
2013 Professor Martin Rees, Lord Rees of Ludlow Mrs Liz Lawrence
2012Professor Robin MillarMrs Lynne Horton
2011 Professor Steve Jones Mr Richard Needham
2010Sir Alan JonesMr Manoj Chitnavis
2009Professor Wynne HarlenMs Carolyn Yates
2008Professor Micheal EarwickerMr Graham Kingsley
2007 Professor Dame Julia Higgins Ms Charlotte Clarke
2006 Sir Gareth Roberts Mr Bob Kibble
2005 Sir Mike Tomlinson Mr David Bevan
2004Sir Peter Williams Dr Susan Burr
2003Dr Gill SamuelsMs Sue Flanagan
2002 Lord Jenkin of Roding Mr Ian Galloway
2001Professor Patrick Dowling Dr Derek Bell
2000 Professor Susan Greenfield Mrs Rebecca Edwards
1999 Sir John Horlock Miss Rosemary Feasey
1998Mr David BrownMr Roger McCune
1997Sir Brian Follett Mrs Mary Ratcliffe
1996Sir Neil Cossons Mrs Jane Wheatley
1995 Dr Bridget Ogilvie Mr David Standley
1994Dr David GiachardiMr Philip Ramsden
1993Professor Roger Blin-Stoyle  [ de ]Miss Maggie Hannon
1992Sir John Mason Dr Boyd Gunnell
1991Professor Hans Kornberg Mrs Elizabeth Preston
1990Sir Dick Morris CBEMr E.O. James
1989Sir Walter Bodmer FRSMr E.O. James (acting)
1988 Baroness Platt of Writtle CBEMr Graham Hill
1987Lord Marshall of Goring CBE FRSMiss Angela Dixon
1986Professor Paul Black OBE KSGMr John Nellist
1985Sir George Porter FRSMr Geoff Barraclough
1984Sir James Hamilton KCB MBEMr P.J. Scott
1983Sir Robert Clayton CBE FEngMiss Ruth Schofield
1982Sir Hermann Bondi KCB FRSMr Maurice Savory
1981Sir Denis Rooke CBE FRS FEngMr Jeff Thompson
1980Sir Norman LindopMr John Healey
1979Mr Norman BoothMr A.R. Hall
1978Mr Norman BoothMr Dick West
1977Sir Alastair Pilkington FRSMr J.L. Lewis
1976Professor J.F. KerrW.J. Kirkham
1975Lord BullockA.A. Bishop
1974Sir Derman Christopherson OBE FRSMrs J Glover
1973 Lord Boyle of Handsworth W.F. Archenhold
1972Mrs M K McQuillanE.G. Breeze
1971Dr J.L. CottrellB.G. Atwood
1970Professor E R Laithwaite Helen Ward
1969Mr J.D. Rose FRSE.H. Coulson
1968Professor Sir Ronald Nyholm FRSF.C. Brown
1967Professor Sir Ronald Nyholm FRSJ J Bryant
1966Lord F S Dainton H F Broad
1965Sir John Cockcroft R H Dyball
1964Sir Patrick LinsteadMiss F M Eastwood
1963Sir Robert Aitken

Awards

The ASE is involved with many awards including:

See also

References

  1. McComas, William F.; Almazroa, Hiya; Clough, Michael P. (1998). "The Nature of Science in Science Education: An Introduction". Science & Education. 7 (6): 511–532. doi:10.1023/A:1008642510402.
  2. "Royal Charter - The Association for Science Education". www.ase.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-12-13.
  3. "Charity Commission".
  4. David, Layton (1984). Interpreters of Science: History of the Association for Science Education. John Murray Publishers Ltd. ISBN   978-0719541858.
  5. Edgar, Jenkins (2013). Advancing Science Education: the first fifty years of the Association for Science Education. United Kingdom: Association for Science Education. ISBN   9780863574351.
  6. "Primary Science". 2018-04-09.
  7. "School Science Review - The Association for Science Education". www.ase.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-12-13.
  8. "Science Teacher Education". 2018-04-09.