The Centre for Science Education
Sheffield Hallam University, Level 9, Owen Building
City Campus, Sheffield, S1 1WB
Tel: 0114 225 4870, Fax: 0114 225 4872, http://extra.shu.ac.uk/cse
The Centre for Science Education (CSE) is one of the UK's foremost groups in working in science education Research and Development, and with 34 staff it is the largest academic group in the field in Europe. Amongst a wide portfolio, the work of CSE includes leading edge CPD, the creation of motivating and innovative science intervention schemes and curriculum development in both print and digital media.
CSE's vision statement is Creativity that Works which reflects a passionate belief that only by inspiring and capturing the imagination of youngsters in science through the development of 'creativity-rich' resources and activities can we allow young people to reach the highest levels of attainment they are capable of. This combined approach, to higher standards, as well as higher levels of engagement and motivation, are hallmarks of all the Centre's projects.
If you have any questions or comments about Personal Capabilities or this website please contact:
Dr Lynne Bianchi, l.m.bianchi@shu.ac.uk
Senior Research Fellow, Research & Development Programme Leader
Lynne is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Science Education, developing, and managing a range of projects within the 'Personal Capabilities Programme'. Having qualified and practised in schools, she completed a Masters in Education degree at Manchester Metropolitan University in 1999. Her interest in Education and Research and Development led her to a PhD into 'Teachers' perceptions of the teaching and learning of Personal Capabilities in Science', completed in 2002.
Lynne has worked on a number of curriculum development and research projects with organisations such as CCEA (Northern Ireland), QCA (England) and Manchester LA and Cape UK's Creative Space initiative, which focus on the development of generic skills development. She has co-authored related publications, such as Smart Science, and pursues consultancy work with organisations interested in the area of personal skills and capabilities development from primary to secondary school level.
Lynne has also co-written curriculum materials for BAE Systems, the Environment Agency and Waitrose Supermarkets. Lynne regularly presents her work for discussion at regional and national conference events and continues to explore its implications through further research and development studies.