1. SCORE Seminar Expert teachers in Science Professor Peter Main

2. What is SCORE? Partnership –IOP, RSC, RS, Society of Biology, ASE, Science Council Work includes: –Policy, workshops, projects, conference

3. Aims Agree and define terms –specialist, expert Recognising and assessing expertise Accrediting teachers Recognition for accreditation

4. Specialist teachers? Terms –specialist –person with experience beyond A-level (knowledge) –expert Uses –Research; e.g. Smithers, NFER –Head teachers and schools

5. Specialist teachers? Specialist Knowledge -post A-level experience Expert

6. Expert teachers Some recognisable descriptions –Engages, enthuses and inspires students –Enables learning Through –Subject knowledge –Good pedagogical practice –Awareness of developments –Enthusiasm for and interest in subject –Breadth of knowledge

7. Expert teachers But how to assess them... –Exam results –Progression rates –Written test/diagnostic tool –Observation –Personal development plan

8. Career progression Levels of expertise –Qualified, accomplished, expert Ages taught –KS3, KS4, A-level Qualification –M-level, chartered

9. Accreditation Frequency of renewal CPD (amount) Subject knowledge/pedagogy Making it valued

10. Aims Agree terms Recognising and assessing expertise Accrediting teachers Recognition for accreditation