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Join a passionate science community that supports your teaching journey. The New Zealand Association of Science Educators (NZASE) promotes high-quality science education by providing resources, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative network for science educators across New Zealand.
Latest news
Draft science curriculum has been released
The new national science curriculum up to Year 10 has been released for consultation.
Latest articles
- Dr Stuart Farmer: Sharing his thoughts on the curriculum review in Scotland
A recent visitor to Aotearoa, Dr Stuart Farmer is an experienced Physics teacher who is now the Education and Workforce… Read more: Dr Stuart Farmer: Sharing his thoughts on the curriculum review in Scotland - Gender equity in STEM- outreach programmesDespite decades of awareness and positive action. There is still a significant gender gap in many careers based on Science,… Read more: Gender equity in STEM- outreach programmes
- Keeping humans in the loop: Adopting a teacher-centred approach to AI in schoolsArtificial Intelligence can be a powerful classroom ally, says teacher and AI educator Benny Pan — but only if humans… Read more: Keeping humans in the loop: Adopting a teacher-centred approach to AI in schools
Latest PLD resources
- Primary | Observation: The Bigger PictureIn this lesson, explore how scientists use observations to investigate the world around them. Learn how to make careful observations,… Read more: Primary | Observation: The Bigger Picture
- Primary | Observation: Tools and RecordingIn this lesson, students will explore the essential skill of observing in science. Learn how scientists use their five senses… Read more: Primary | Observation: Tools and Recording
- Primary | Observation: How to ObserveIn this lesson, students will explore the essential skill of observing in science. Learn how scientists use their five senses… Read more: Primary | Observation: How to Observe
Networks of Expertise
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