I think that the real problem on numbers is getting the subject into the main time table.
If I did that (I am trying) I estimate that I could easily be teaching a class of 24 pupils.
Running it as an out of time table activity, I teach 5-6 pupils. Which is the max no. that I can cope with in my own ‘spare’ time!
Dean
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On Behalf Of Johanna F Jarvis
Sent: 10 November 2006 13:03
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Subject: RE: [astronomy-education]
FW: GCSE Astronomy [Scanned]
Dear All,
There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the GCSE Astronomy course should continue and your very good point about the number of entrants exceeding 1000 should speak for itself.
As a freelance astronomy tutor working throughout the UK I have seen first hand the enthusiasm school students of all ages have for astronomy and believe the only reason the GCSE Astronomy course is not more widely taught is ironically a lack of understanding and ability to look at the big picture (astronomy’s links to other curriculum subjects) on the part of science teachers (I don’t mean any disrespect to science teachers).
I hope that one day there will be a substantial case for developing an A/AS-level astronomy course.
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Sent: 10 November 2006 11:31
To:
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Subject: [astronomy-education] FW:
GCSE Astronomy
Dear All
EdExcel are consulting on the future of the GCSE Astronomy course. I assume that we'd want to put in a strong 'yes' to its continuation? I'm happy to put something together if you wish.
Regards
Robert
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Sarah [mailto:Sarah.
Sent: 10 November 2006 10:17
To: Robert Massey
Subject: RE: GCSE Astronomy
Dear Robert,
That would be fantastic! Thanks very much.
When we start to properly redevelop the specification we will be consulting with many interested parties.
Thanks
Sarah Harrison
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From: Robert Massey [mailto:RMassey@nmm.ac.uk]
Sent: 10 November 2006 10:13
To: Harrison, Sarah
Cc: Roy Clare; Elizabeth J. Smith; Robert Edwards
Subject: RE: GCSE AstronomyDear Sarah
Happy to help - I remember organising the campaign to persuade EdExcel to continue the course a few years ago. I'm about to move on from the ROG to take up a new post at the Royal Astronomical Society, so will try to get them to write in support too. I've copied this to our director and senior staff in the Learning team who may wish to comment before anything formal is sent out.
I guess that as the ROG is the largest provider of this course in the UK, we should take a view, if only from the perspective of being a large provider. In the last few years we've increased the provision from one class to five, a level of expansion I didn't anticipate. I'd also hope that with the numbers entered nationally crossing 1000 for the first time, that the case for continuing is even stronger than it was at the start of the decade.
Would it be helpful if I wrote something as President of the Association for Astronomy Education too?
Regards
Robert
From: Harrison, Sarah [mailto:Sarah.
Harrison@ Edexcel.org. uk]
Sent: 10 November 2006 09:54
To: Robert Massey
Subject: GCSE AstronomyDear Robert
We are starting to think about the redevelopment of the GCSE Astronomy, at Edexcel, and we need to present a business case for this to our senior managers. Could I ask you for a letter or email of support to continue with the GCSE Astronomy. This will be very helpful and should convince our managers that it is vital to continue with GCSE Astronomy.
Many thanks
Sarah Harrison
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