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ASE Scotland is the Scottish Region of the Association
for Science Education; the largest subject professional association in the
UK.
Aims
The main aims of of ASE Scotland are to promote science education by:
 | supporting teachers, lecturers and technicians in the delivery of the
science curriculum and in their own professional development; |
| expressing authoritative opinions on science education and |
| providing a means of communication between all those involved in science
education in order that they may share each other's expertise and good
practice. |
What ASE Scotland Offers
In order to achieve these aims ASE Scotland:
| holds an Annual Conference over a weekend each spring; |
| holds a number one day conferences and seminars on specific topics; |
| holds a series of local meetings organised by six Sections around the
country; |
| publishes a newsletter, Scottish Science Issues, five times per year; |
| organises responses to all relevant consultations by SQA, HSDU, Scottish
CCC etc; |
| nominates members to SQA and Scottish CCC for selection for committees and |
| maintains this website. |
In addition ASE Scotland members receive all the benefits of ASE UK-wide
membership including:
| journals for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary members; |
| a three day Annual Meeting each January and |
| discounts on insurance and publications. |
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