Professional Learning

The Science by Doing Pilot Program aims to involve teachers of junior secondary science in professional learning to enable them to:

• create and participate in a network of science professional learning communities across Australia to enable the effective sharing of knowledge, ideas and teaching strategies between teachers
• incorporate inquiry based learning and teaching strategies into their science programs across an increasing number of schools and classes
• develop leadership skills and take ownership of the ‘Science by Doing’ approach to science education.

The first professional learning experience for teachers participating in the pilot commences with a 5 day training program in Canberra from January 14-18, 2008. View the program for the January Professional Learning Workshop.

Key areas of professional learning relevant to the Science by Doing pilot program include:

• Inquiry based science education
• Concept Mediation
• Developing and maintaining Professional Learning Communities
• Integrating Assessment into an effective teaching and learning program
• Utilising web based Science by Doing resources