The Association for Science Education

The Association for Science Education
Full name Association for Science Education
Founded 1963
Office location Hatfield, UK
Country United Kingdom
Website www.ase.org.uk

The Association for Science Education (ASE) is a professional association in the United Kingdom for teachers of science.[1] It formed in 1963, and currently has 29,692 members. It is a member of the UK Science Council.

Aims

The ASE has three main aims to promote education by:

History

The ASE formed in 1963 by the merger of the Science Masters Association and the Association of Women Science Teachers. However, the ASE's traceable history dates from 1900. The first annual meeting was held in 1901 The ASE received its Royal Charter in 2004 and since then has been able to award Chartered Science Teacher status or 'CSciTeach' to science teachers who meet the criteria set by the organisation.

Publisher

Bookshop

The ASE is committed to puplishing books, available from their online book store, for the science education market. This includes approximately 200 titles ranging from Primary to Secondary and Post 16 science education, as well as CD-ROMS.

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 3000 delegates and include 350+ talks and workshops ranging from Academic lectures and exhibitions, to a social programme and themed days.

Awards

The ASE is involved with many awards including:

Projects

Current Projects include:

References

External links

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