Theory for Year 11 Investigating Science Teachers

This workshop is aimed at helping Stage 6 Investigating Science teachers learn the content in the new Year 11 Investigating Science syllabus, understand the background theory and make connections across the different modules. We will be unpacking:

• Cause and Effect - Observing
• Cause and Effect - Inferences and Generalisations
• Scientific Models
• Theories and Laws
• Opportunities for Depth Studies

In addition, we will connect the 'assumed knowledge' to the HSC syllabus.

NESA Accreditation

Completing Theory for Year 11 Investigating Science Teachers will contribute 5 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/EYLF addressing standard descriptor 2.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

A Certificate of Completion will be sent to Graduate Teachers for their evidence.

Workshop Delivered by Bill Matchett

Bill Matchett has worked as a Science Teacher in South West Sydney since 1995, starting at Elizabeth Macarthur HS before moving to Westfields Sports HS as Head of Science. He is currently Head of Science at Macquarie Fields HS. Bill is working with LMC developing networks for science teachers. He is an experienced HSC marker, and senior HSC marker, and has written text resources for Nelson Cengage, including the Investigating Science in Focus series.