Benefits of Membership
The Australian Science Teachers Association is a federation of the eight state and territory science teacher associations (STA's) and represents the members of those STA's in a variety of forums.Activities
Staging forums and events to promote informed debate on school science education.Linking science teachers with businesses, academic institutions and professional associations.
Events
ASTA stages forums and events to promote informed debate on school science education
Advocacy
Promotion of science education-through interaction with:- peak science community bodies such as the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Foundation for Science;
- universities
- business and industry organisations
- government departments
- the general community
Information
ASTA members receive regular briefings about activities and awards available for Australian students and teachers.They are kept informed through professional journals and publications.
Teaching Science is the journal of the Australian Science Teachers Association.
Professional Development
ASTA offers professional development for science teachers in the following ways:- Opportunities for teachers to participate in national in-service programs and projects.
- An annual conference in CONASTA
- Advice on resources, teaching methods and curriculum.
- Opportunities for teachers to participate as consultants in government reviews at Federal/State/Territory levels.
Professional Recognition
ASTA helps to encourage excellence in science teaching. A number of awards are given to assist in promotion and extension of teaching excellence.Provision of 'National Professional Standards for Highly Accomplished Teachers of Science'.
This document is available in PDF format on the ASTA website.
