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David Perks: Re-thinking Science in Schools

Four Thought Series 2

David Perks, physics teacher and founder of the Physics Factory in London, believes current science teaching is depriving children of the academic science education they deserve.

David Perks, state school physics teacher and founder of the Physics Factory in London, believes current science teaching is depriving children of the academic science education they deserve.

Four Thought is a series of talks which combine thought provoking ideas and engaging storytelling.

Recorded live in front of an audience at the RSA in London, speakers air their latest thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect our culture and society.

Producer: Sheila Cook.

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15 minutes

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Wed 7 Dec 2011 20:45
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    Series of thought-provoking talks on topics that affect culture and society.