This NESA ACCREDITED workshop is designed for teachers new to teaching HSC Biology plus those who would like to refamiliarise themselves with the content, background theory and make connections across the different modules of the HSC Biology syllabus. We will be unpacking:

Heredity
Genetic Change
Infectious Disease
Non-infectious Disease and Disorders
Opportunities for Depth Studies

In addition, we will connect with the 'assumed knowledge' from the Year 11 syllabus.

NESA ACCREDITATION

Completing Theory for HSC Biology 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.

FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS

"The course instructor was very thorough and knowledgeable about the content. It was a very refreshing and well structured course. It was really nice to be able to collaborate and network with other teachers, most of which are in the same position as me as a beginning teacher."

PRESENTER

Workshop Delivered by Els van Zwieten

Els van Zwieten is a highly experienced Biology teacher and provider of Biology professional learning. She was Chief Examiner of HSC Biology for 5 years from 2018 until 2022 and served on numerous other NESA HSC Biology examination committees. She has also served as an HSC Biology marker and judge marker. Els holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Diploma of Education (Distinction). Prior to dedicating the last 25 years to science education in various NSW schools she worked as a biochemist for 20 years. With CrookED Science, Els is now leveraging her extensive experience in science, education and assessment to conduct professional development workshops for teachers and student tutorials and workshops. She is passionate about science education and inspiring teachers and students.