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  • STEM Insights Series 2 Episode 12: School attainment and dementia

    2 months ago
    Dr Emma Anderson, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, joins Steve Castle and Mark Ebden from STEM Learning to discuss the possible link between school attainment and dementia.

  • STEM Insights Series 2 Episode 11: Climate Schools

    3 months ago
    Kim Biddulph, Engagement Projects Manager from Engineering UK, chats to STEM Community Manager Tim Bradbury about their Climate Schools programme. This aims to help students aged 11-14 explore solutions to climate change and features free lesson plans, activities and resources.

  • STEM Insights Series 2 Episode 10

    4 months ago
    This episode is a takeover from the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) discussing classroom management in primary and secondary computing settings for ECTs and ITTs. Teachers Adam Gibson and Martin Sexton are joined by Daljit Shokur and Niall Martin from Teach First and Tracy Chamberlain from NCCE to discuss challenges, solutions and ideas covering everything from missing or damaged equipment to engaging young people in computing.

  • STEM Insights Series 2 Episode 9: Science Leadership Benchmarks. What, why and how.

    5 months ago
    Every young person deserves a great science education, empowering them to explore, question, and understand the natural world. It cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and curiosity, essential for innovation and decision-making, and prepares them to tackle global challenges, from climate change to healthcare, ensuring a brighter, more sustainable future. In this episode we are joined by Mark Langley, Chris Catto and Tracey Baxter to discuss what the benchmarks are, why and how to implement them in your educational setting. https://www.stem.org.uk/science-leadership-benchmarks https://community.stem.org.uk/

  • STEM Insights Series 2 Episode 8 - The real world impact of STEM Ambassadors

    6 months ago
    Fab actionable content for primary and secondary teachers! STEM Learnings regional network lead Ajay Sharman is joined by Abbie Sealey, apprentice clinical physiologist in neurophysiology at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - both proud STEM Ambassadors. Abbie discusses how STEM Ambassadors visiting her school inspired her to follow a STEM career path and chats about her apprenticeship journey so far. Theres also a STEM Community summary including our new CPD Bites plus featured resources. 0.00 Intro 0.38-14.57 Ajay and Abbie 15.00-17.45 STEM Community summary
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In each podcast episode, an Explorify Engagement Leader hosts a conversation about an aspect of primary science with a guest expert.

  • A conversation about professional development in primary science

    11 months ago
    Learn about professional development opportunities in primary science with Explorify Engagement Leader Robin James and Tanya Shields from STEM Learning.  Information and links to resources mentioned in this podcast can be found ⁠here .⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠Explorify website⁠⁠ .

  • A conversation about communities in primary science

    11 months ago
    Learn about how you can make the most of the communities in primary science with Explorify Engagement Leader Jo Moore and Alex Sinclair and Paul Tyler from The Association for Science Education.  Information and links to resources mentioned in this podcast can be found here. Visit the ⁠Explorify website⁠ .

  • A conversation about purposeful practical science

    one year ago
    Improve your confidence in practical science with this discussion from Explorify Engagement Leader Becky Ellis and Amanda Poole and Nas Prabatani from The Ogden Trust. Information and links to resources mentioned in this podcast can be found here . Visit the Explorify website .

  • A conversation about Young STEM Leaders

    one year ago
    Join Explorify Engagement Leader Stacey Reid as she talks to Hayley Sherrard and Jamie Menzies from the Scottish Schools Education Research Centre (SSERC) all about Young STEM Leaders. Information and links to resources mentioned in this podcast can be found ⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠ Visit the Explorify website .

  • A conversation about assessment in primary science

    one year ago
    Explorify Engagement Leader Becky Ellis hosts a discussion with Sarah Earle from Bath Spa University. Join them as they chat about assessment in primary science. Information and links to resources mentioned in this podcast can be found ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠ Visit the Explorify website .
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Zwittering On - Podcast – Podtail

Explore the chemistry of our common human experience in Zwittering On. Each week, hosts Mariama Ifode-Blease and Sam Dada welcome a student to interview a guest expert on the chemistry behind a different topic each week. We want to uncover how chemistry affects our everyday lives by breaking down the science so anyone can understand. 

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I Can't Do Maths - Part 3

The NCETM Maths Podcast, from the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, invites teachers, maths experts and anyone with a passion for teaching maths to talk about topics that shine a light on great maths teaching. With ideas for classroom activities, inspirational stories of careers in maths, and lively debates on contemporary topics, the NCETM podcast has something for everyone.

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