This presentation to the ASE Annual Conference 2018 looked at the extent to which the notion of inclusive practice, with specific reference to provision for SEND (special educational needs and disability) but also social inclusion more widely, has impacted upon science teaching, and explored some of the barriers that continue to prevail in science…

This article focuses on a report by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada which states that four-year public colleges in the United States have significantly more resources for teaching and research than do their counterparts in Australia, Canada, and Britain. According to the report, "Trends in Higher Education: Volume 3:…

Describes the various activities, and the progress, that took place during the past year and that were carried out by the members of the Association, including projects, science papers, different forms of working groups and conferences. (GA)

Presents a brief summary of the information reported to the Examinations Secretary by the Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) Boards in Britain. Emphasis is placed upon the percentages of students taking examinations in the sciences. (JR)

Results of a survey of 215 English schools, with some suggestions for the development of geography teaching.'' (Editor/SP)

Reports the findings of a study which investigated problems associated with the adoption of the Nuffield Combined Science Project by middle schools in Britain. (JR)

The author examines recent government proposals for a comprehensive system of education, training, and employment for British youth, ages 16-19. (SJL)

Concerned with clarifying some of the more complex issues in drug abuse, the National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information has prepared this special report on the British narcotics system. Underlying the British approach is the belief that narcotic dependence is a medical problem to be treated by medical professionals rather than a criminal…

Explains the overall structure and the main duties of the Education (Co-ordinating) Committee and its four standing subcommittees: Examinations, Safeguards, Apparatus, and Primary Science. Some specific activities of the committees are mentioned. (GA)

Reports the findings and conclusions of the Joint Royal Society/Institute of Physics Physics Education Committee (in Collaboration with mathematicians) regarding the mathematical needs of "A' level physics students in Britain. (JR)

Reports on effects of the working party of the Association for Science Education (ASE) toward the development of a policy statement for the future of science education. (CP)

This article discusses the role of the auditor and describes a seven-stage training audit model currently being employed by a multinational United Kingdom bank. Stages include familiarization, auditing the client, auditing the program, auditing the program organizer, auditing the consumer, presenting the report, and tasking action agencies. (CT)

Presents an interim report on a study of the interaction between secondary school chemistry and mathematics, which was undertaken by the British Committee on Chemical Education. (JR)

A report of the British government's Central Policy Review Staff finds no reliable evidence that harsh punishment deters the vandal. It recommends that local authorities make buildings more vandal-proof and adults be encouraged to help deter and catch young offenders. (Author/SJL)

Presents three brief examinations of the assumptions behind and the impact of the Taylor Report. (IRT)