Pedagogy – NZASE

Gender equity in STEM- outreach programmes

Heather Goodey

November 17, 2025

Despite decades of awareness and positive action. There is still a significant gender gap in...

Dr Stuart Farmer: Sharing his thoughts on the curriculum review in Scotland

Heather Goodey

November 4, 2025

A recent visitor to Aotearoa, Dr Stuart Farmer is an experienced Physics teacher who is...

Keeping humans in the loop: Adopting a teacher-centred approach to AI in schools

Ceana Priest

November 4, 2025

Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful classroom ally, says teacher and AI educator Benny Pan...

The Science of Sea-Monkeys: Survival in extreme environments

Ceana Priest

August 30, 2025

By using a simple Sea-Monkeys toy, students can unlock the secrets of cryptobiosis—the remarkable survival...

Finding prior knowledge: Strategies for eliciting student understanding

Mike Stone

August 30, 2025

We know it is important to elicit prior knowledge, but it seems so time-consuming. How...

Highlights from Primary Science Week 2025

Heather Goodey

August 4, 2025

Relive the highlights of Primary Science Week 2025 and get inspired for an even bigger...

Forensic science: Science at the crime scene

Mike Stone

May 30, 2025

A resource that takes students behind the crime scene. It covers the scientific techniques used...

Hosting a bio camp: Engaging students in hands-on biological science

Ceana Priest

May 3, 2025

What does it mean to be human? That was the question at the heart of...

Microscopes and Magnification: The right tools for the right task

Kate Greenslade

April 4, 2025

Microscopes are an essential tool in science education. They offer students the opportunity to explore...

Science Teaching Leadership Programme (STLP): Growing leadership in science education

Sneha Pillai

November 27, 2024

For schools wanting to make an impact on student engagement and achievement in science, an...

Overseas trained teachers: Insights and challenges

Sneha Pillai

October 29, 2024

There is a growing shortage of Science teachers in New Zealand for the positions advertised....

Science Communicators | Mike Stone and Jenny Rankine: Sharing science with the public

Heather Goodey

August 22, 2024

Mike Stone and Jenny Rankine are the dynamic duo who produced the NZASE Pānui for...

Tiakitanga in science education: guiding environmental stewardship with Māori perspectives

Mike Stone

August 4, 2024

Many schools use the term kaitiakitanga to mean caring for our environment as a responsible...

Creating a science space in the classroom: Fostering curiosity and inquiry

Heather Goodey

June 30, 2024

The awesome thing about science is that students are innately curious about the world around...

Māori textiles and dyes as a context for teaching science

Heather Goodey

June 30, 2024

Charmaine Russell, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāi Te Rangi, was looking for opportunities to weave together...

A Teacher’s Journey of Integrating Mātauranga Māori in an Authentic Way

Heather Goodey

May 20, 2024

Charmaine Russell, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāi Te Rangi, shares her insights for those trying to...

Genetics on the Go: An activity-based model for learning about genetics

Heather Goodey

May 20, 2024

Genetics on the Go, co-led by Dr. Emma Wade, is an initiative that offers free...

First Foundation scholarships: Supporting students from low-decile schools

Mike Stone

November 26, 2023

There are many scholarships available to students. First Foundation specifically targets students from families with...

Curious Minds: Schools in community science projects

Mike Stone

November 26, 2023

Financial support and expertise is available for teachers wanting to develop more expensive learning projects...

Heroic Pacific knowledge: Engaging with Pacific indigenous knowledge systems

Mike Stone

November 26, 2023

Some schools are investigating how to better engage with Pacific indigenous knowledge systems in their...