Science Education in Tasmania – a teacher's perspective

Jane Hall-Dadson, Advanced Skills Teacher Mathematics Learning Area at Launceston College, will present this lecture as part of the Royal Society of Tasmania Launceston Lecture Series.

Good teaching requires a solid curriculum, engaging activities with relevance to real life and passionate, welltrained teachers, Jane Hall-Dadson says. Ms Hall-Dadson will outline the recent history of changes in Tasmania’s Science curriculum, showing how students learn scientific concepts, develop scientific skills and understand applications of science in the real world citing innovative programs and inspiring student work. She will also discuss strategies to enhance uptake of Science subjects beyond grade 10 .

Admission: $5 General Public, $3 QVMAG Friends and $2 Students, Free for RST Members.

To assist us with the organization of this event RSVP by Thursday l9th September 2013: Email bookings@qvmag.tas.gov.au or telephone 6323 3798.