David Paterson
@dave2004b.bsky.social
Assistant Head and Chemistry/Physics Teacher
Microscale chemistry enthusiast, and generally all things chemistry
Microscale chemistry enthusiast, and generally all things chemistry
Good to see my first article in the review of this CPD series published.
Read our article on staying safe in the lab, updated with new resources and tips by @dave2004b.bsky.social
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#SciTeachUK #labsafety
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#SciTeachUK #labsafety
September 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Good to see my first article in the review of this CPD series published.
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Microscales practical course with @dave2004b.bsky.social 11th Feb @AvantiGrange Secondary for science technicians who want to increase their confidence and develop their microscale practical work. Book your place bit.ly/3PMkn33
January 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Microscales practical course with @dave2004b.bsky.social 11th Feb @AvantiGrange Secondary for science technicians who want to increase their confidence and develop their microscale practical work. Book your place bit.ly/3PMkn33
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"Central to the Aldenham Model of Education is the idea that a student who is well motivated will have an increased likelihood of success in school; and that success has a large impact on the student’s motivation...."
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Learning from developing the Aldenham Model of Education
Aldenham’s Aims and Ethos emphasizing human flourishing in education. Our Model of Education promotes motivation and success through purpose, autonomy, belonging, and competence.
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January 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"Central to the Aldenham Model of Education is the idea that a student who is well motivated will have an increased likelihood of success in school; and that success has a large impact on the student’s motivation...."
dave2004b.wordpress.com/2025/01/19/l...
dave2004b.wordpress.com/2025/01/19/l...
"Central to the Aldenham Model of Education is the idea that a student who is well motivated will have an increased likelihood of success in school; and that success has a large impact on the student’s motivation...."
dave2004b.wordpress.com/2025/01/19/l...
dave2004b.wordpress.com/2025/01/19/l...
Learning from developing the Aldenham Model of Education
Aldenham’s Aims and Ethos emphasizing human flourishing in education. Our Model of Education promotes motivation and success through purpose, autonomy, belonging, and competence.
dave2004b.wordpress.com
January 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"Central to the Aldenham Model of Education is the idea that a student who is well motivated will have an increased likelihood of success in school; and that success has a large impact on the student’s motivation...."
dave2004b.wordpress.com/2025/01/19/l...
dave2004b.wordpress.com/2025/01/19/l...
Are there any Microsoft Showcase School colleagues who might be able to help?
I don't seem to have access to the Team, and am wondering if they are doing a meeting post-BETT this year.
I don't seem to have access to the Team, and am wondering if they are doing a meeting post-BETT this year.
January 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Are there any Microsoft Showcase School colleagues who might be able to help?
I don't seem to have access to the Team, and am wondering if they are doing a meeting post-BETT this year.
I don't seem to have access to the Team, and am wondering if they are doing a meeting post-BETT this year.
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hello Bluesky. This is the RSC SaFE Group committee's new official account on here!
Please do follow us if you are interested in teaching and/or learning chemistry for 11-19 in UK schools. We organise various F2F and online meetings & conferences around the UK to support chemistry teachers.
Please do follow us if you are interested in teaching and/or learning chemistry for 11-19 in UK schools. We organise various F2F and online meetings & conferences around the UK to support chemistry teachers.
October 31, 2024 at 3:37 PM
hello Bluesky. This is the RSC SaFE Group committee's new official account on here!
Please do follow us if you are interested in teaching and/or learning chemistry for 11-19 in UK schools. We organise various F2F and online meetings & conferences around the UK to support chemistry teachers.
Please do follow us if you are interested in teaching and/or learning chemistry for 11-19 in UK schools. We organise various F2F and online meetings & conferences around the UK to support chemistry teachers.
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Now including digital copies of either Primary Science or School Science Review journals. Please spread the word.
Calling all Student Teachers! 📣
Have you considered joining the ASE? We offer the first two years of membership FREE!
Suitable for those in the first years of teacher training, across all UK teacher training pathways.
Find out more today 👉 ow.ly/HHPA50QMymg
Have you considered joining the ASE? We offer the first two years of membership FREE!
Suitable for those in the first years of teacher training, across all UK teacher training pathways.
Find out more today 👉 ow.ly/HHPA50QMymg
September 17, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Now including digital copies of either Primary Science or School Science Review journals. Please spread the word.
Looking forward to supporting ECTs with planning safe practical work. @cleapss.bsky.social provide excellent resources across primary and secondary science.
Planning for safe practical work (CLEAPSS)
A session for ECT's run by @roysocchem.bsky.social
With @dave2004b.bsky.social
edu.rsc.org/events/plann...
A session for ECT's run by @roysocchem.bsky.social
With @dave2004b.bsky.social
edu.rsc.org/events/plann...
Planning for safe practical work (CLEAPSS)
Thursday 10 October, 7-8pm (BST), online
edu.rsc.org
September 17, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Looking forward to supporting ECTs with planning safe practical work. @cleapss.bsky.social provide excellent resources across primary and secondary science.
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Looking forward to this upcoming network where we'll hear about a scale-based approach to teaching A Level Chemistry fundamentals and @isaacphysics.org will share their automarking chemistry questions.
Open to all teachers (not just OCR) and free to attend: buytickets.at/ocr1/1326393 #ChatChemistry
Open to all teachers (not just OCR) and free to attend: buytickets.at/ocr1/1326393 #ChatChemistry
Sign up – A Level Chemistry Network: A scale-based curriculum approach and Isaac Chemistry's automarking questions – Class Collaborate
A Level Chemistry Network: A scale-based curriculum approach and Isaac Chemistry's automarking questions – Class Collaborate, Tue 24 Sep 2024 - Join us for our first chemistry webinar of the 2024/25 a...
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August 27, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Looking forward to this upcoming network where we'll hear about a scale-based approach to teaching A Level Chemistry fundamentals and @isaacphysics.org will share their automarking chemistry questions.
Open to all teachers (not just OCR) and free to attend: buytickets.at/ocr1/1326393 #ChatChemistry
Open to all teachers (not just OCR) and free to attend: buytickets.at/ocr1/1326393 #ChatChemistry
This term, I'm going to try out some more student free writing at the start of lessons. Give them more opportunity to retrieve and reconstruct their knowledge. Give me more time to deal with start of lesson admin. Then model answers and allow some self assessment. Thoughts?
August 18, 2024 at 7:56 PM
This term, I'm going to try out some more student free writing at the start of lessons. Give them more opportunity to retrieve and reconstruct their knowledge. Give me more time to deal with start of lesson admin. Then model answers and allow some self assessment. Thoughts?
Really interesting read, and many points relevant to those stepping up into #SLT roles next month.
Lots of new heads will be starting in September.
Here’s 10 things I wish I’d known before I started.
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Here’s 10 things I wish I’d known before I started.
secretheadteacher.org/2020/01/02/1...
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Became A Head
1. You are responsible for more than you could ever imagine. The list is never-ending. My neck is on the line for things I never even knew existed. I am still surprised by things that come at me that ...
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August 18, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Really interesting read, and many points relevant to those stepping up into #SLT roles next month.
August 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM