Biology Teachers Professional Development Day
The Cutting Edge of Research in Senior Biology
To allow for the increasing demand for places at our Biology teacher PD we will run TWO days in 2012, each limited to 70 places to ensure a maximum opportunity for both networking and access to workshops and academics. The days will be similar in structure and content although some speakers and workshops may change depending upon availability. The second day for 2012 is;
Friday October 19th. Full details of the day's program will be available shortly. If you have any further questions about the program or to reserve a place for the day please contact us on 9385 1522 or diseasemuseum@unsw.edu.au.
Details - October 19th
Cost: $140 including materials, lunch and snacks, sundowner. ($157 with university Day parking permit) - all include GST.
1. Lectures designed to provide teachers with the opportunity to further their skills and understanding in key areas of the senior Biology syllabus (links to follow).
2. Workshops to extend your experience of current research and experimental skills for teaching within the Biology syllabus.
3. This program is endorsed by the NSW Institute of Teachers.
4. Buffet lunch
5. Tour of the Museum with access to our new "Images of Disease" iPads.
6. Sundowner networking function
Get classroom ideas to enhance teaching & learning: Our workshop presenters are leaders in science education, offering you firsthand experience of innovative activities to engage your students in real sciences.
Go beyond the curriculum: Although all presentations and workshops are limited to the syllabus, they also offer knowledge and skills to engage even the most advanced educator or student in real world science.
Get real science stories for your students: Our speakers and workshops presenters are leaders in their fields, spending time in both laboratories and managing research teams.
Increase your subject based knowledge: Our expert speakers will update you on the very latest research and developments in a number of different fields, allowing you to gain a real insight into today’s scientific world.
Program Outline
| DATE | Friday October 19th 2012 |
| TIME | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Sundowner 4pm to 6pm) |
| COST | $140 (includes morning tea, lunch, sundowner and GST) or $157 (with parking) |
| LOCATION | Registration and lectures
Museum of Human Disease
Samuels Building (walk through gate 11 or 9, or park in gate 11)
Corner High St & Botany St
The University of New South Wales
Kensington NSW 2052 |
| PARKING | Parking via Gate 11 on Botany St |
| PROGRAM IN BRIEF |
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Registration, Displays & Welcome |
| 9:00 - 10:30 | Expert Lectures from UNSW |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Morning Tea & Displays |
| 11:00 - 1:00 | Workshops |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Lunch & Displays |
| 2:00 - 3:25 | Expert Lectures from UNSW |
| 3:25 - 4:00 | Museum Tour |
4:00 - 6:00 Sundowner - Free |
| REGISTRATION | Please complete and return registration form and payment to the Museum |
Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.