Elaine Lewis 2008 de Laeter Medal Winner
Posted on 04-12-2008 at 1:16 am
Congratulations, Elaine.
Elaine was nominated by Tanya Takayama a teaching collegue at Chrysalis Montessori School. Curriculum Coordinator at Chrysalis, Elaine, has inspired and motivated Tanya and other members of staff who volunteered themselves to act as referees for Elains nomination.
Elaine is a worthy winner of the de Laeter medal for her outstanding contribution to science teaching.
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Photo by Liv Stockley.
National Curriculum Forum 20 January 2009
Posted on 03-12-2008 at 1:16 am
20 January 20094.00-6.00 pm
STAWA are hosting a National Curriculum forum for members on Tuesday 20th January at the STAWA office in Osborne Park. The aim of this event is to facilitate discussions around the Science Framing Paper and to help formulate a STAWA response, which will be forwarded to the National Curriculum Board.
The forum will be from 4.00-6.00 pm with afternoon tea provided from 3.30 onwards.
The Science Framing Paper can be downloaded from the NCB website at:
http://www.ncb.org.au/our_work/preparing_for_2009.html
Discussions will be centred on some of the key feedback questions presented by the board, such as these shown below.
· The use of the headings of Curriculum focus, Science understanding and Big ideas of science for each stage of schooling.
· How the science content has been divided into the four stages of schooling.
· The organisation of the science content within the four stages.
· The way courses in the senior secondary years of schooling are organised.
· Approaches to assessment and pedagogy within the curriculum.
There will also be the opportunity to discuss wider national curriculum issues.
This event will enable open discussion on the issues involved and help STAWA council members to gauge opinion from members.
If you are unable to attend, but would still like to contribute to the debate, there should soon be the possibility of adding to a discussion board on the STAWA website. Alternatively email me at the address below if you have specific points that you would like to be considered.
There is no charge to attend this event.
To register your attendance please click HERE to download the registration form and FAX it to 9244 2601.
Geoff Quinton
Chair of Curriculum
NEW Chemistry, Physics & Human Biology Publications
Posted on 28-05-2008 at 5:19 pm
Exploring Chemistry Stage 2 and Exploring Physics Stage 2 and Exploring Human Biological Science Stage 1 and Stage 2 are now available.
Details for your book lists
New STAWA Physics publication for 2009.
Title:Exploring Physics Stage 2
ISBN: 978-0-9803703-2-4
Recommended retail price including gst $29.00
New STAWA Chemistry publication for 2009.
Title: Exploring Chemistry Stage 2
ISBN: 978-0-9803703-3-1
Recommended retail price including gst $29.00
New STAWA Human Biology publications for 2009.
Title: Exploring Human Biological Science Stage 1 Looking Good
ISBN: 978-0-9803703-1-7
Recommended retail price including gst $22.00
Title: Exploring Human Biological Science Stage 2: Body Works
ISBN: 978-0-9803703-6-2
Recommended retail price including gst $22.00
Pearson Heinemann have two new texts books written specifically for the new WA Chemistry and Physics syllabi. They have kindly provided contents pages and descriptions to help you with your planning for 2009. These books will also be available latter in 2008. To download the content pages click on the title of interest. Chemistry for WA 1 and Heinemann Physics Content and Contexts Units 2A and 2B.
HECS Reimbursment Scheme 2009
Posted on 15-01-2008 at 10:03 pm
HECS Reimbursement Scheme 2009As an initiative of the Western Australian Government and STAWA, we have branch our HECS Reimbursement Scheme into new territory.
The reimbursement scheme is only applicable to the Secondary Mathematic and Science teachers. This year we opening our applications out to Independent and Government Secondary school teachers.
We also have a sole responsibility of government financial funds, which will mean:
- STAWA will be more efficient in paying out to successful applications especially for to those who rely on it and
- It's in the best interest of the applicant to keep accurate and sufficient financial records.
Just to recapped on the incentives of the Reimbursement Scheme:
1. Successful applicant can claim up to $6000 per application,
2. Applicants can apply for the reimbursement Scheme three times and
3. The reimbursement scheme payments are NOT taxable.
Remember the next HECS Reimbursement Scheme deadline closes on the 30th March 2009.
For more information please download the applicaton form.
Download the application form please click HERE
