New Perspectives in Science Education
Phil Smith
Institution: Teacher Scientist Network
Address: John Innes Centre, Colney Lane
Postal Code: NR4 7UH
Country: United Kingdom
Dr. Smith, a plant science researcher by background, took over the running of the UK’s Teacher Scientist Network (TSN) in 2004. He has extensive knowledge of the needs of science teachers and the UK science curriculum supporting teacher professional development. He has worked with regional and National committees focused upon community/public engagement.
In 2008, Dr. Smith received an MBE for ‘services to science education’ that he attributes not only to his own science communication endeavors but recognition for the success of the Network which is now 25 years old and continues to take a 'bottom-up ' approach to supports both primary and secondary teachers.
Under Dr. Smith’s stewardship TSN has expanded its engagement and reach. TSN successfully engaged in two European projects (CarboSchools (FP7, 2006-2010) and SciChallenge (H2020, 2015-2017) and Dr. Smith is currently part of the Advocacy group of a third EU project (Phereclos), experiences from which shall be the subject of his presentation today.
In 2008, Dr. Smith received an MBE for ‘services to science education’ that he attributes not only to his own science communication endeavors but recognition for the success of the Network which is now 25 years old and continues to take a 'bottom-up ' approach to supports both primary and secondary teachers.
Under Dr. Smith’s stewardship TSN has expanded its engagement and reach. TSN successfully engaged in two European projects (CarboSchools (FP7, 2006-2010) and SciChallenge (H2020, 2015-2017) and Dr. Smith is currently part of the Advocacy group of a third EU project (Phereclos), experiences from which shall be the subject of his presentation today.
