This article discusses a new project that aims to encapsulate all the key features of the new Curriculum for Excellence. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) funding was secured to support this emergent joint ASE/Technical Teachers' Association (TTA) initiative, with Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) and Determined to Succeed (DtS)…

In this article, the author provides an overview of the "Getting Practical" training programme of professional development for all those involved with teaching practical science at primary, secondary, and post-16 levels. The programme is being led by the ASE, working with its co-ordinating partners: the Centre for Science Education, Sheffield…

In this paper the didactically-methodological procedure named the MTE-model of mathematics teaching (Motivation test-Teaching-Examination test) is suggested and recommended when the teacher has subsequent lessons. This model is presented in detail through the processing of a nonstandard theme--the theme of decomposition of planes. Its efficiency…

Advocates nurturing ability and talent in science, engineering, and technology (SET). Suggests some reasons why young people turn away from SET, discusses what is currently being done to remedy it, and recommends solutions to the problem. (NB)

Elaborates on the previous article by highlighting the need to find ways to encourage young people to take up science careers. Presents some guidelines for selling science to girls and includes personal profiles of real scientists to humanize them to students. (NB)

Outlines the developments and outcomes of the National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN). Highlights the collaborative relationship with the Association for Science Education (ASE) and developments in networking and communicating. (DDR)

Reports on four action research studies that had impact on classroom practices. Topics include student self-assessment and problem solving. (DDR)

Introduces the Science and Engineering Ambassadors scheme (SEAs) which aims to increase the awareness and participation of young people to science, engineering, and technology. Creates opportunities for young people to interact with working scientists and engineers to encourage them in these subjects. (YDS)

Introduces a project involving industry and school cooperation to increase students' Experimental and Investigative (Sc1) skills such as observation, measuring, reasoning, and planning investigations. (YDS)

Explains difficulties experienced by science teachers in Kosovo and describes UNICEF's efforts to build a modern education system. (YDS)

Describes issues related to the elementary and secondary science curriculum in Northern Ireland and identifies proposals for educational improvement at key stages 3 and 4. (YDS)

Introduces the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program which focuses on teachers' needs using peer monitoring, self-reviews, and formal assessment. (YDS)

Explains the recent proposal of the National Curriculum for Science "Keeping School Science in Step with the Changing World of the 21st Century". Focuses on scientific literacy, assessment, and curriculum models. (YDS)

Reports the results of a bid for funds for a Classroom of the Future project. Characterizes the winning project as a technology-rich learning space that recognizes the value of emerging technologies and is driven by face-to-face and online collaboration among learners. (DDR)

Introduces some ideas for using space in classrooms. Provides a rationale for using space as part of the curriculum and focuses on the concept of a space mission as a vehicle for learning. Includes a list of some space-related web sites. (DDR)