Chris Shepherd @_chrisshepherd_

Teacher recruitment and retention at the Institute of Physics. All views are my own. Joined April 2013

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SAS - Scandinavian Airlines @SAS

6 months ago

We get it, @SkyNews and The Guardian - same initials, both wear uniforms, operate internationally, and move fast. But only one SAS was affected by the Heathrow power outage. Spoiler: it was the one with the free coffee onboard, not the one with parachutes.

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Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews

8 months ago

Congratulations also to Dr Harry Destecroix, @H_Destecroix the founder of @ScienceCreates and Professor Martin John Wooster, Professor of Earth Observation Science, @KingsCollegeLon who both recieved MBEs.Also honoured with close links to physics is Clare Harvey @ogdentrust with…

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Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews

10 months ago

💡 What do driving a car, climate change, and the scale of the universe have in common? They’re all part of the core physics concepts that we say should be taught in schools. Physics thinking is essential for young people to understand the world and solve big problems. With…

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The IMechE Team @IMechE

2 years ago

We’re excited to meet this years’ cohort of engineers and materials scientists at the Engineers teach physics community day! Why not join us next year - find out more about the teacher training course engineered for you: bit.ly/ETP-physics1

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Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews

2 years ago

We're looking for a Project and Partnership Officer to manage and support the IOP Scholarship programme, CPD activities and the IOP Teacher of Physics Awards. Applications close 12 July. For more info and to apply: iopjobs.org/current/vacanc…

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Laura McInerney @miss_mcinerney

2 years ago

One of the most concerning stats we’ve seen on @TeacherTapp in some time. In 2018, when asked if they went back in time would they still train to be teachers, 42% strongly agree. Today, it’s just 23%. An astonishing collapse in a few years.

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Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews

3 years ago

We are recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to administer the IOP Initial Teacher Training Scholarships programme, a government funded teacher training and early career development programme. For more info & to apply: iopjobs.org/current/vacanc…

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National Foundation for Educational Research @TheNFER

3 years ago

On Thursday, NFER will be publishing new research in partnership with @GatsbyEd, looking at what current teacher pay proposals and other financial incentives could mean for the numbers entering initial teacher training.

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Chris Shepherd @_chrisshepherd_

3 years ago

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Jack Worth @JackWorthNFER

3 years ago

Today's teacher retention data (from summer 2021) shows that attrition rates bounced back up a bit, but remained below leaving rates from before the pandemic For the first time ever more primary teachers left than secondary teachers 😮 Thread on some other highlights 👇

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Teaching @getintoteaching

3 years ago

🌟 A new teacher training programme has launched for engineers to become excellent physics teachers. Applications are open now! Continue your engineering career by getting into the classroom and use your skills and passion to inspire the next generation.

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XKCD Comic @xkcdComic

4 years ago

Galaxies xkcd.com/2596/ m.xkcd.com/2596/

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NASA Science @NASAScience_

4 years ago

As a new era of @Space_Station combustion studies begins with the installation of the SoFIE facility, enjoy the beauty of a few of the more than 1,500 microgravity flames that have been studied aboard station.

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Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews

4 years ago

Dir of Science, Innovation & Skills, Louis Barson comments on the launch of teaching courses for engineers: “If we aspire to solve our greatest challenges, it's vital that we provide universal access to high-quality physics #education and training. 1/2 thetimes.co.uk/article/engine…

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nature @Nature

4 years ago

TikTok for physics: influencers aim to spark interest in science go.nature.com/34s407Q

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IOP support for teaching physics @IOPTeaching

4 years ago

Secondary science teachers and technicians in UK & ROI - The Great Science Teaching Survey 2022 is your chance to help inspire change in the education sector. Complete the survey by 8 April and you could win £100 (4 prizes per Nation). 👉iop.org/weteachscience… #WeTeachScience

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Amanda Moody @InclusivePhys

4 years ago

Secondary schools wanting to get involved in an @EducEndowFoundn project, please take a look at the KEEP Teaching retention trial described below & do get in touch for details: [email protected] Recruiting trial participants this month to start year 3 of the trial in Sept.

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David Monis-Weston @informed_edu

4 years ago

NEWS: @TeacherDevTrust is thrilled that @DrSamSims will be working with us as Research Advisor, alongside his work at @CEPEO_UCL. Sam will be bringing his skills around measuring school culture/environment to TDT for our work with schools. Look out for his blog coming soon.

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Sam Twiselton OBE @samtwiselton

5 years ago

@EHollisNASBTT rightly makes an important point about the importance of really close, tight relationships between ITE providers and schools in securing and managing placements in a pandemic. Really important discussion of @TheNFER @worth_jack latest Teacher Labour Market report

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Baz Ramaiah @Barristotle

5 years ago

Over-recruitment in some subjects led to bursaries for certain ITT courses being cut. These cuts led to falls in applications to train in those subjects, highlighting how impactful bursaries are as a pull factor in training to teach - @worth_jack @TheNFER