The Science Learning Hub – Роkapū Akoranga Putaiao and Royal Society Te Apārangi invite all those committed to inclusive science education in Aotearoa New Zealand to a national summit.
This event is free to attend, but numbers are strictly limited.
Our purpose is to facilitate discussion among science teachers, science teacher professional learning providers, science education researchers and others around current and future requirements for science education in Aotearoa.
A national summit – science education
Within the ever-changing landscape of science education, we endeavour to provide our learners and educators with the skills and knowledge to be scientifically literate and active citizens within a global community. A national science education summit held in 2024, will explore the future of science education.
Keynote speakers
- Associate Professor Chris Eames (University Waikato) and Associate Professor Peta White (Deakin University) – Implications of Agency in the Anthropocene for PISA 2025 and science education.
- Professor Russell Tytler (Deakin University) – Curriculum development and insights from Australia.
- Dianne Christenson and Sarah Johns – Prime Minister’s Science Teacher 2016 and Prime Minister’s Science Teacher 2017
- Renee Gillies (Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology)
- Dr Hiria McRae (Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka)
- Simone Marsters (Ngā Puhi, Science Learning Hub – Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao)
- Yvonne Taura (Ngāiterangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Uenuku, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research)
- Milly Grant-Mackie (Te Rarawa, Ngāti Kahu ki Whaingaroa, Ngāpuhi, Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research)
Numbers are limited so register now. Registrations close COB on 26 June 2024 or when capacity is reached.
Location: Paataka Room, Novotel Auckland Airport, Ray Emery Drive, Auckland
If you have any questions, please email us enquiries@sciencelearn.org.nz.
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