Publications
ASE International Journal. Issue 13. Aug 2021. Page 26-30.
Does your classroom help children learn?
How does the classroom environment effect learning outcomes? Learn how to take simple steps to improve your learning environment.
ASE International Journal. Issue 12. May 2021. Page 17-19.
Building a new community.
The story of Explore LEGO Club, the creation of Learning Rooms LEGO Club and my top tips for running your own community STEM Club.
Primary Science. Issue 168. Healthy Science. May 2021. Page 11-13.
Does your classroom help children learn? (cover article)
How does the classroom environment effect learning outcomes? Learn how to take simple steps to improve your learning environment.
Teach Middle East. Volume 8. Issue 2. Jan-Apr 2021. Page 35-37.
Does your classroom help children learn? (Open access)
How we can monitor and control key classroom environmental factors and improve student performance.
Planning Learning Spaces. Issue 4. Autumn 2020. Page 7.
Schools braced for winter. (Open access)
How learning outdoors can help us overcome some of the challenges posed by COVID-19.
Primary Science. Issue 1590. Jan 2020. Special issue: PSEC Conference 2019. Page 52-53.
What's in my tray? (Open access)
How simple and effective What’s in my tray? activities can engage and enthuse children with primary science.
ASE International Journal. Issue 8. Dec 2019. Page 21-23.
Northern Ireland discovers 'What's in my tray?'. (Open access)
Sharing a selection of the practical science activities I showcased at two workshops for the ASE Northern Ireland Conference in Belfast 2019.
ASE International Journal. Issue 7. Aug 2019. Page 28-30.
Icons of the school science laboratory. (Open access)
Looking back in time to share my memories of school science, the iconic pieces of equipment and people that brought science to life.
STEM Learning Primary Magazine. Issue 12. Summer 2019. Page 4-5.
Embrace your school grounds and find awe and wonder just outside your door! (cover article)
Packed full of ideas for International School Grounds Month and Outdoor Classroom Day.
Teach Middle East. Volume 6. Issue 4. Mar-Apr 2019. Page 28-29.
Discover your outdoor learning room. (Open access)
From colour hunts to biodiversity, bubbles to dinosaur camouflage, there is learning to be found in every type of outdoor space.
Education in Science. Issue 274. Nov 2018. Education for Sustainable Development. Page 19-20.
What technicians do.
I share the results of my survey of award winning technicians, shining a light on a diverse and highly skilled profession.
Education in Science. Issue 269. Sept 2017. Technicians. Page 8-9,13.
Technicians and teachers – a crucial relationship in the delivery of school science.
I share top tips for a successful technician-teacher relationship.
Primary Science. Issue 132. Mar 2014. Out and about. Page 9-11.
Taking the new curriculum outdoors.
Overcoming barriers to outdoor learning and embracing opportunities to teach the new curriculum outside.
