Highlights from TalkScience@BL - Science in schools: What are the options?
Channel: British Library
Date: 2015-11-03

At our 30th TalkScience event, our expert panel discussed the future of secondary science education. Chaired by Ed Dorrell (Times Educational Supplement), the panel included Professor Louise Archer (Kings College London), Peter Finegold (Institution of Mechanical Engineers), and David Perks (East London Science School). 

Some of the questions discussed: Should secondary science education cater primarily for the budding professional scientist, or for the informed citizen of the future? Who should determine the curriculum; policy makers, teachers, parents, students, or scientists? How should science be taught and assessed?