Some thoughts about the physics curriculum and its assessment in Scotland with some observations and questions about standards and how this impacts on things like subject choice. Can we address some of these longstanding issues in the Curriculum Improvement Cycle?
www.enlighten.scot/lessons-lear...
A blog post for @enlightenscot.bsky.social about the physics curriculum and its assessment. @drewburrett.bsky.social @physicsdrew.bsky.social @andrewkbailey13.bsky.social @colinmcgill.bsky.social @mrdissent.bsky.social @mrdegsy.bsky.social @brucenextlevel.bsky.social @lynnej0nes.bsky.social
1987 I did an investigation as a student teacher into Teacher Stress. The main cause was "Pressures of Time."
This year, an extensive survey by @sstatradeunion.bsky.social HWB Committee did a massive survey investigating teacher well-being. Conclusion? Excessive workload.
@jennygilruth.bsky.social
Confusion abounds as to whether iodine sublimes or evaporates at 1 atm. In fact, it melts and flows. A little microscale triumph. See tinyurl.com/2nw2hram
#ChatChemistry, #ITeachChem
@cleapss.bsky.social @rsc-educomscot.bsky.social @sfed-rsc.bsky.social @beyondbenign.bsky.social
Want to find out more about our PGDE programmes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths & English? Want to find out what it's like to study to become a teacher at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social? Come and meet us on Thu 20 Nov at our Merchiston campus.
www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-u...
Chemistry teacher in Scotland? Interested in leading professional learning around the use of practical work? Check out this course from @rsc.org
edu.rsc.org/events/train...
Essential reading from @jonsevers.bsky.social - 'Is Jonathan Haidt right about smartphones?' www.tes.com/magazine/tea... @tesmagazine.bsky.social
The RSC Education Community (Scotland) is excited to share that applications are open for the Inspiring Young Chemists Fund for 2025-2026 (Deadline 3 October 2025).
In the 2024-2025 session, the IYC Fund provided over £3000 of support for the 14 successful applicants.
forms.office.com/e/Y9XnquQ7yM
If you can't find what you are looking for, make it.
New improved dressCode pupil portal coming soon.
#TogetherWeCanCloseTheGenderGap
The Curious Teacher Conference
Sat 04 Oct 2025
@edinburghnapier.bsky.social, Sighthill Campus
£50 (£35 for student teachers).
Registration/details: sway.cloud.microsoft/uiY35a9sitDV...
Keynotes: @nuthmani.bsky.social (Education is not neutral) and Kirsten Leask (Learning for Sustainability)
What should you expect as a new student teacher in Scotland?
@colinmcgill.bsky.social of @enuteachered.bsky.social offers some sound advice in @tesmagazine.bsky.social
(and subscribing to TES weekly is something I'd add to his advice!)
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
New episode of Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast.
A great summer listen for new teachers: myself and @khairbused.bsky.social discuss how to thrive in the early years of your career.
open.spotify.com/episode/3nwo...
Systematic inclusion: Is literally everyone thinking, talking, practising, learning? How much does it matter to you?
teacherhead.com/2025/06/25/s...
Thanks for writing this - it hits many nails on the head.
"The science of learning empowers teachers to make better decisions in their classrooms. Decisions grounded in how students actually learn, not in how we might wish they did."
This is a fantastic blog post.
Eventually got around to listening to this yesterday. Well worth a listen if you teach in Scotland.
There’s a limited time 33% discount on all three of The Teaching Delusion books on Amazon just now:
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If you’re interested in them, it’s a great chance to get yourself a copy of each one 😊
Excellent explanation and rebuttal from @carlhendrick.substack.com of views which are unfortunately still too prevalent in much of the educational establishment.
Another really interesting episode of 'Talking Scottish Education' from @stuartphysics.bsky.social and @dnleslie.bsky.social speaking about #curriculum #reform with Andy Creamer from @educationscotland.bsky.social
Many shortcomings of #CfE identified and discussed. Need for clarity and decluttering
It's great - really enjoying it!
Treated myself today. Great service from @guitarguitaruk.bsky.social in Edinburgh.
Last call for #MICER25
#ChemEdResearch
@cerg.bsky.social
Last call for #MICER25
#ChemEdResearch
@cerg.bsky.social
Engage your learners with the science of smelly sweat with this story and accompanying TikTok: edu.rsc.org/everyday-che...
#scienceteachers #sciteachuk
The third episode of Talking Scottish Education is available now.
In it @stuartphysics.bsky.social & I speak with Carole Ford & Lindsay Paterson on the importance of a knowledge-based curriculum, the role of assessment, and the need for coherence in educational practices.
Recording of @aud2526.bsky.social presentation "Signing to Know: Unlocking chemistry concepts" from symposium in her honour last week is now on @cerg.bsky.social YouTube channel. Thanks to Dr Helen Pain for her warm introduction to Audrey and the symposium youtu.be/9cWN4oD39kw
The finalised programme for Methods in Chemistry Education Research #MICER25 at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
micerportal.wordpress.com
#chemsky #chemedresearch
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#MICER25 speaker announcement!
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