Education

Reports based on commissioned research that informs our education work and stimulates wider discussion about science education.

New series Perspectives on Education

A new series of accessible and authoritative pieces of writing on current issues in UK science education.

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Creative Encounters: Feasibility study for a touring exhibition to promote creative learning in science
Creative Encounters: Feasibility study for a touring exhibition to promote creative learning in science The Wellcome Trust has commissioned a feasibility study to explore the potential for a touring exhibition of creative work involving science and young people. This report reviews existing initiatives and outlines practical options for a contemporary visual arts-based exhibition aimed at stimulating interest and excitement in biomedical science among young people. DownloadDownload report [PDF 1.22MB]
The Effects of National Testing in Science at KS2 in England and Wales: Executive summary
The Effects of National Testing in Science at KS2 in England and Wales: Executive summary

This summary report explores the effects of compulsory national testing in science on year 6 teachers and the teaching of science in England, as well as the impact of the abolition of statutory testing in science at KS2 in 2004 on Y6 teachers and the teaching of science in Wales.

If you would like a copy of the full report please email: education@wellcome.ac.uk.

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National Primary Science Survey (England) In-service Training Audit
National Primary Science Survey (England) In-service Training Audit

The preliminary report of the NPSS presented information concerning self-perceptions of National Curriculum science from primary head teachers, science coordinators and class teachers across a number of geographically diverse regions of the country.

This NPSS Inservice Training Audit was commissioned by the Wellcome Trust and presents a comprehensive and more detailed analysis of the NPSS data pertaining specifically to in-service training issues.

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Evaluation of the National Network of Science Learning Centres: Final report
Evaluation of the National Network of Science Learning Centres: Final report This report presents the findings of the Evaluation of the National Network of Science Learning Centres (SLCs), undertaken between May 2006 and December 2007. DownloadDownload report [PDF 2.84MB]
Believers, Seekers and Sceptics
Believers, Seekers and Sceptics

This report is based on a research study that sets out to find out what teachers think about continuing professional development (CPD). 31/01/06

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Primary Horizons: Starting out in science
Primary Horizons: Starting out in science 'Primary Horizons' is based on a research study that sets out to explore teachers' views and experiences of primary science education across the UK and to identify ways in which it could be improved. 12/09/05 DownloadDownload full report [PDF 2.18MB]
Life Study: Biology A level in the 21st century
Life Study: Biology A level in the 21st century

'Life Study' is a research report that sets out to understand current views and attitudes towards biology A level from a range of stakeholders and interested parties. 01/10/03

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Valuable Lessons: Engaging with the social content of science in schools
Valuable Lessons: Engaging with the social content of science in schools 'Valuable Lessons' is a research report that explores how teachers approach controversial topics raised by science in their lessons. 05/12/01 DownloadDownload full report [PDF 490KB]
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