Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV)

Ready to transform your teaching practice? Join our event series, "Unlock the Power of Metacognition in Scientific Inquiry". This workshop is available in four different locations across Melbourne. This unique program combines a full-day workshop with online coaching to help you develop your students' metacognitive skills in science. Find out more and register here https://zurl.co/5KW6

Are you teaching secondary science? 🔎 Do you want to support your students in developing their scientific inquiry skills and help them become more self-directed and self-regulating as they develop their scientific knowledge? Join our upcoming new workshop - Unlock the Power of Metacognition in Scientific Inquiry. This unique program combines a full-day in-person workshop with online follow-up coaching to explore evidence-informed approaches to building student metacognitive capacity in science. Supported by the Department of Education Strategic Partnerships Program and delivered by Science Teachers Association of Victoria. Choose from one of four dates/locations and register here 🔎 https://zurl.co/gYWl

Take 10 minutes to tell Copyright Agency what materials you’ve copied and shared with your students. The information you provide will help the Copyright Agency ensure fair payment to creators of educational material. Complete the questionnaire here 👉 https://zurl.co/hYM9

Amidst the hype and excitement surrounding AI's potential to transform educational practices, it is essential to understand how to integrate AI effectively into the classroom. "Introduction to Generative AI for Science Educators" is an upcoming online workshop designed to equip F-12 science teachers with the foundational knowledge to become informed and effective users of AI. Participants will explore practical examples of AI in education, gain insights into its application in science teaching, and learn how to navigate potential pitfalls to ensure their use of AI is both effective and ethical. Mark your calendar, and join this webinar🔎 https://zurl.co/gHo9

The Education Sector Women’s Leadership Scholarships offer a valuable opportunity for women working in education to advance their careers and develop essential leadership skills. 📣 These partial scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, are available for one of four targeted leadership and interpersonal skill development programs. The initiative is designed to empower women to enhance their professional impact, progress in their careers, and step into leadership roles. Applications are open until Friday, 6 September 2024.❕Find out more about the scholarship here: https://zurl.co/kKZI

Ready to transform your teaching practice? Join our event series, "Unlock the Power of Metacognition in Scientific Inquiry". This workshop is available in four different locations across Melbourne. This unique program combines a full-day workshop with online coaching to help you develop your students' metacognitive skills in science. You will explore: - What metacognition is and why it matters; - How to model effective questioning as students make predictions and hypotheses; - Use cycles of planning-monitoring-evaluation to build metacognitive skills; and - The use of metacognitive language and worked examples to scaffold learning. Supported by the Department of Education Strategic Partnerships Program and delivered by the Science Teachers Association of Victoria, this program is highly recommended for science teachers who want to elevate their practice. Discounts are available for STAV members. Register now 👉 https://zurl.co/XDiD

How has your National Science Week 2024 been so far? There are still exciting events in the next few days, so don’t miss out. Read about a selection of these events to fill your Science Week here 🔎 https://lnkd.in/gxjHj4sJ Search for more events at 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPDCAr5v and share them with your students and fellow educators.

Transform Your Teaching with AI! 🚀 Join our upcoming online webinar, Introduction to Generative AI for Science Educators, and learn more about the essentials of AI for F-12 science teachers. Whether you are just starting out or looking to enhance your AI knowledge, this session will equip you with practical ideas and ethical considerations for effective AI integration in the classroom. 📅 Date: Thursday, 5 September 2024. 🕒 Time: 3:40 pm - 4:40 pm AEST Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in your teaching practice. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gbxY5UB4 #AIinEducation #ScienceEducation

Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, has created a special video message for students all over Australia! This message is for science teachers and educators to share with high school students during National Science Week. Dr Cathy Foley aims to inspire students to consider studying STEM subjects in school and be open to opportunities to pursue a career in STEM in the future! 📣 Watch and share the video here🔎 https://zurl.co/nkHc.

Looking forward to running this online workshop on 'Introduction to Generative AI for Science Educators' for Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV) on September 5. This workshop will go beyond the hype to unpack: the basics of what you ‘need’ to know about AI to be an informed and effective user; ideas and examples for how science teachers can use AI in practice; and key pitfalls to avoid to ensure your AI use is effective and ethical. Find out more and register at https://lnkd.in/g2XrTtkT