View from the Lab podcast
This podcast is here to inform, engage and entertain, with the help of thought leaders, science journalists and education specialists joining us for each episode. We'll be discussing what’s going on in science classrooms today and exploring how we can make things better.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the panel and guests on the show. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Pearson.
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Latest episodes
Ep 13: Teaching Science in England's 'strictest school' with Pritesh Raichura
In episode 13 of the podcast, Andy talks to Pritesh Raichura - Head of Science at the world-famous Michaela school in North London, sometimes referred to as England's 'strictest school'.
We delve into what makes the culture at Michaela unique, and Pritesh explains how it enables their students to make astonishing progress during their time there. He talks through their approach to learning and how the teachers work collaboratively to produce consistently excellent lessons. Make time in your schedule to listen to Pritesh's informative 'view from the lab'.
Ep 12: The "BEST" resources for science teaching with Alistair Moore
In this episode Andy Woods talks to educational researcher Alistair Moore (@amUSEG) who works at the University of York in the Science Education Group (@UYSEG). He is one of the principal researchers on the "Best Evidence Science Teaching" project; better known simply as "BEST". This important project (funded by @Salters_Inst) is making hundreds of research-informed diagnostic questions and follow-up activities freely available to teachers, and also spawned the ASE’s (@theASE) free "BEST steps” resources.
In our conversation, we delve into how projects such as BEST are transforming research evidence into free resources, to help teachers develop research-informed practices in their classrooms.
Ep 11: Celebrating young women in STEM with science ezine editor Lilly Denny
In this episode of the podcast Andy Woods talks to an inspirational young woman Lilly Denny, who has set up the vibrant new ezine "Stemmed". Spurred on by the aim of sharing better advice and support for STEM careers than she did growing up as a young person; Lilly has with the help of her international volunteers produced a vibrant and informative ezine, which can be accessed across the globe! Find out how she did it and what her plans are for the ezine in the future, in episode 11 of View from the lab.
Ep 10: Supporting low attainers in an all boys school with Adam Higgins
In this episode Andy Woods talks to Adam Higgins, a science teacher who works at The Royal Liberty School, an all boys comprehensive school in Essex. The focus of our discussion is low attainers, and how best to support them in the classroom. Adam has some fantastic strategies that are both efficient and practical. Press play to find out more!
Ep 09: Strategies to help retain science teachers in your school, with Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt
In this episode of the podcast Andy Woods catches up with Senior lecturer in Science Education at the University of Brighton, Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt. This episode focuses on how schools can tackle the retention of science teachers. What are the unique problems science teachers face? And which strategies can SLT and Heads of Department apply to help solve the problem?