Connecting, supporting and advocating for Aotearoa science educators.
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.
Peter Spratt Medal 2025
Sandy Jackson
For her outstanding contribution to primary science education and her dedicated involvement in ASTA, Sandy Jackson has been awarded the prestigious Peter Spratt Medal.
[Photo: In the middle, Sandy Jackson, with her husband John and Sally Birdsall (University of Auckland) at the Auckland Science Teacher Association (ASTA) dinner]
Latest articles
- Physical Oceanographer | Ollie TwiggeScience technician might not be a job you hear much about at career evenings, but it plays a key role… Read more: Physical Oceanographer | Ollie Twigge
- DNADRV Project: Collecting bug splatters for science
Far from being just road grime, bug splatters on licence plates are unlocking clues about insect biodiversity in Aotearoa. University… Read more: DNADRV Project: Collecting bug splatters for science - Using AI to clone the teacher: Cogniti in the classroomAI is changing the way schools teach and students learn. University of Sydney Professor Danny Liu—a molecular biologist turned educator—chats… Read more: Using AI to clone the teacher: Cogniti in the classroom
Latest PLD resources
- Exams | S1.3 and S1.4Exams are currently available for these standards from NZASE. Please send requests to Donna at [email protected]
- Term 3 2025 PLD | Explicit writing instruction in scienceIf you missed our Term 3 2025 NZASE online workshop on Explicit Writing Instruction in Science, or want to revisit… Read more: Term 3 2025 PLD | Explicit writing instruction in science
- Term 2 2025 PLD | Literacy and numeracy in sicnece presentationIn this video, Linda discusses key insights from NZASE term two workshops, focusing on improving numeracy in science education. She… Read more: Term 2 2025 PLD | Literacy and numeracy in sicnece presentation
Networks of Expertise
As part of the Networks of Expertise, we’re here to support your teaching journey with practical PLD, helpful resources, expert advice and chances to connect with others.