In this ‘half century’ edition of the ‘view from the lab’ podcast I talk to Professor Jonathan Osborne, the  Kamalachari Professor of Science Education and Emeritus at the Graduate School of Education, University of Stanford, California. 

In our conversation we look back on Jonathan’s career in science education from Physics teacher to teacher trainer and science education academic. Jonathan has worked on many high-profile reports and initiatives and has been an influential member on the international PISA test committee for several years. More recently he has been working on challenging the prevalence of misinformation in science in our digital world and devising approaches to help young people spot this misleading information.

50. Argumentation in the curriculum and misinformation in science - Prof. Jonathan Osborne

In this episode Andy Woods talks to practical science champion Bob Worley from CLEAPSS.  He's a true superstar in the world of school chemistry practicals and is at the vanguard of the microchemistry approach and inspires technicians and teachers in school laboratories in the UK and across the world with his approach. Bob taught Chemistry for many years before joining the school safety organization CLEAPSS. At CLEAPSS he has worked on debunking many myths about practicals including which are safe or unsafe to carry out with or by students. In this episode we talk about his career and his microchemistry escapades that have inspired so many across the world.  Don’t delay – just press play.

51. Microchemistry in the school lab with Bob Worley

In this episode, the host talks to Lucinda Powell, an Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning in a boys school in South Oxfordshire, England.

Lucinda's interests lie in the intersection between psychology and education and include memory and learning, special educational needs, social influence and pupil-teacher relationships in schools, mental health and wellbeing. She shares this passion through her podcast ‘Psychology in the Classroom’ which aims to make psychological research on learning and education accessible to all. Lucinda was recently named ‘Psychology Teacher of the Year’ by the British Psychological Society. 

This episode will explore these topics, as well as other related talking points derived from Lucinda's career and expertise. Press play!

52. Psychology in the classroom with Lucinda Powell

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the panel and guests on the show. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Pearson.

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