Science Teachers' Association of Queensland (STAQ)

Professional development / Last updated 5 years, 5 months ago

The Science Teachers' Association of Queensland is the professional association of teachers of science in Queensland. As a non-profit organisation we rely on funding from our membership, professional development conferences, and the generosity of sponsors in order to co-ordinate activities that support science education, teachers of science and students.

STAQ Conferences

STAQ hosts multiple conferences each year. STAQ members can register for these conferences at a discounted price.

Beginning & Pre-Service Teachers Conference

The BPST Conference features a single keynote and two workshops, as well as networking time for pre-service and establishing teachers (in their first five years of teaching) to meet. In 2016, this will be held on Thursday, 19 May in the evening. Read more… 

Junior Secondary Science Series

Course One: Year 7 Science
This series of webinars will focus on common misconceptions, example investigations and resources for Year 7 science. The next session will be held on Tuesday 10th May at 3.30pm and will cover Science Literacy. Read more...

Conference of the Australian Science Teachers' Association (CONASTA)

CONASTA features an outstanding line up of keynote speakers and a broad range of workshops, as well as networking time. It will be held 3 - 6 July 2016 in South Brisbane, Qld. Read more… 

Senior Science Conference

Our largest conference, this event is usually run towards the very end of term 4. This conference is intended for senior secondary science teachers as well as Science Operations Officers (SOOs). This will be held on Friday, 27 November 2015. Read more ….

Science is Primary Conference

This conference is intended for primary teachers and those in support roles in primary schools, as well as pre-service primary teachers. In 2016, the conference will be held on Saturday, 5 March. Read more ….

Members' social evening and the Science of brewing beer

This evening is for teachers to network with each other in a fun and relaxed environment while also learning about the science of brewing beer. This was held on Tuesday, 13 May 2014. Read more...

STAQ are always investigating further opportunities for providing professional development to members, particularly those members in regional and remote locations. If you have an idea for a professional development workshop, seminar, or class that you would like to share with STAQ or present through a STAQ conference or professional development event, please let us know.

School of Education, University of Queensland, St Lucia, 4072
St Lucia
4067
Queensland
Australia

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