Fletcher Sarah High School of Dundee shfletcher@dundeehigh.dundeecity.sch.uk |
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I am Head of Physics in the High School of Dundee, Scotland, where we teach pupils from 12 to 18years. I am also on the Scottish Science Advisory Committee to advise the government about the role and future of Science in Scotland. I am therefore very keen to meet other scientists from Europe to compare what is happening with Science and Education in other countries.
CURRICULUM VITAE:
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1999-present: Principal Teacher of Physics at High School of Dundee
(HSD)
2002-present: Member of The Scottish Science Advisory Committee (SSAC)
www.scottishscience.org.uk
1995-present: National Examiner (marker and setter) for the Scottish
Qualifications Authority
1989-1999: Teacher of Physics and Chemistry (HSD)
1981-1989: Part-time Lecturer in Physics at Abertay University, Dundee
1977: PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate in Physics and Chemistry), Diploma
in Education and Psychology - Aberdeen University
1975-1976: Research Oficer - Aberdeen University
1974-1975: M.Sc. in Medical Physics - Aberdeen
1971-1974: B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry(2.2Hons)- Aston University
Birmingham
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
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- It is some years since I graduated so I welcomed the chance to be
selected for the PHT03 conference to update my knowledge of Particle
Physics. I really enjoyed the weekend and would like to find out
more. Participating in the summer programme would consolidate what I
have learned from PHT03 and extend my knowledge of the subject and its
related technologies.
- It would also be a valuable opportunity to develop educational
materials, benefiting students whilst giving me greater depth of knowledge
in High Energy Physics.
- In my role as national exam setter it could possibly give me ideas
for assessments.
HOW WILL I DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE?
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I have already been asked to give reports and presentations about the
PHT03 conference and CERN to :
- The Scottish Science Advisory Committee
- The British Federation of Women Graduates
- The National Conference for Scottish Physics Teachers.
I would also consider writing articles for ASE (Association of Science
Education) and IOP (Institute of Physics)and local newspapers.
HOW DID I LEARN ABOUT HST?
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Through the CERN web-site and PHT03.