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

The Foundations of Scientific Thinking
The Scientific Research Proposal
The Data, Evidence and Decisions
The Research Report
Opportunities for Depth Studies

NESA ACCREDITATION

Completing Theory for HSC Science Extension 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(s) 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

"Very useful for teachers teaching Science Extension for the first time. The resources are incredible."

PRESENTER

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 Extension. He is an experienced HSC marker, and senior HSC marker, and has written text resources for Nelson Cengage.