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Download the 2025 Professional Learning Calendar (PDF) to see what's on offer. Keep an eye on this page for event registrations when available.
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2025 Practical and Laboratory Work – Building Capacity and Confidence Workshop
In this workshop attendees will look at a variety of themes which concern early career and pre-service teachers with regarding to successful planning and execution of laboratory practical sessions. Teachers will be guided through a typical laboratory lesson including the planning of the lesson, safety concerns, equipment use and managing risk whilst students are working.
There will be a session during the day where experienced lab technicians will be on hand for Q + A.
Topics covered will include:
- Safety equipment and risk assessments
- Skill building in specific areas – eg. microscopes, burners, chemicals, spectrometers, electrophoretic equipment
- Datalogging and using dataloggers
- Setting up effective and practical laboratory spaces
- Making effective use of laboratory staff + Q and A from lab staff
- What to do when – glass breakage, acid spills, fires, burns
- Planning for and ordering practicals
- Lab work + demonstrations – how to run (this will be taught practically!)
- Running multiple practicals in one classroom – how to manage design practicals (+order them effectively)
A range of resources will be provided to assist you in running a range of practicals in which your students learn essential skills in a safe and fun manner!
Details
Date:
Time: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue: Westminster School
Bookings close: 14/01/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (1 day) | $55.00 |
Description
In this workshop attendees will look at a variety of themes which concern early career and pre-service teachers with regarding to successful planning and execution of laboratory practical sessions. Teachers will be guided through a typical laboratory lesson including the planning of the lesson, safety concerns, equipment use and managing risk whilst students are working.
There will be a session during the day where experienced lab technicians will be on hand for Q + A.
Topics covered will include:
- Safety equipment and risk assessments
- Skill building in specific areas – eg. microscopes, burners, chemicals, spectrometers, electrophoretic equipment
- Datalogging and using dataloggers
- Setting up effective and practical laboratory spaces
- Making effective use of laboratory staff + Q and A from lab staff
- What to do when – glass breakage, acid spills, fires, burns
- Planning for and ordering practicals
- Lab work + demonstrations – how to run (this will be taught practically!)
- Running multiple practicals in one classroom – how to manage design practicals (+order them effectively)
A range of resources will be provided to assist you in running a range of practicals in which your students learn essential skills in a safe and fun manner!
2025 Psychology Summer Conference
Download the full Program here.
Scroll down and click 'book now' to register!
17 January 2025 | Education Development Centre
Conference Theme:
Convenor: Matthew Little
Keynote Address: Lydia Woodyatt, Flinders University
Lydia Woodyatt is a Professor in Psychology at Flinders University and an expert in using psychological science to enhance engagement, motivation, and well-being. Her research spans diverse areas including relationships, organisational leadership, workplace conflict, mental health, and education, with a focus on responses to failure, transgression, and moral repair. She co-created Flinders University’s Certificate and Graduate Certificates in Mental Health and Wellbeing and developed the online topic The Psychology of Surviving and Thriving. As Teaching Program Director in Psychology, she has led initiatives to support student engagement and retention. An award-winning teacher and public speaker, Woodyatt’s work is informed by her research into how psychology adapts to evolving ethical, technological, and societal challenges.
In this keynote address, we will explore the evolving landscape of Psychology, both in academia and the broader field. We’ll examine how the experience for psychology students has shifted—highlighting changes in attitudes, content, engagement, and preparedness, as well as the increasing influence of technology, AI, and mental health considerations. We’ll also delve into how the field of Psychology itself has transformed, addressing shifts in ethical practices, replication issues, workforce dynamics, research methodologies, and academic approaches. Finally, we’ll examine what’s been redefined in our thinking about psychology’s role in education, research, and society.
| 8.45am | Welcome |
| 9.00am | Keynote Address |
| 10.00am |
Concurrent Workshop Session 1 1.1 Keynote follow-up workshop 1.2 Innovative Task Design: Taking the Tests out of SATs 1.3 What I wish they told me and what I’ll do differently this year – ultimate guide for teachers to thrive in 2025 |
| 10.45am | Morning Tea |
| 11.00am | SACE Examination & Moderation Review - Part 1 |
| 12.00pm |
Concurrent Workshop Session 2 2.1 What I wish they told me and what I’ll do differently this year – ultimate guide for teachers to thrive in 2025 2.2 How to scaffold tasks in a world dominated by short-form content 2.3 Organisational Psychology in Popular Culture |
| 12.45pm |
Lunch |
| 1.30pm |
SACE Examination & Moderation Review - Part 2 |
| 2.30pm |
Concurrent Workshop Session 3 3.1 Organisational Psychology in Popular Culture 3.2 How to scaffold tasks in a world dominated by short-form content 3.3 Innovative Task Design: Taking the Tests out of SATs |
| 3.15pm | Conference Plenary |
| 3.30pm | Happy Hour |
Full session descriptions can be found by downloading the program or clicking on 'available sessions' below.
Details
Date:
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Education Development Centre
Bookings close: 14/01/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (1 day) | $55.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
Description
Download the full Program here.
Scroll down and click 'book now' to register!
17 January 2025 | Education Development Centre
Conference Theme:
Convenor: Matthew Little
Keynote Address: Lydia Woodyatt, Flinders University
Lydia Woodyatt is a Professor in Psychology at Flinders University and an expert in using psychological science to enhance engagement, motivation, and well-being. Her research spans diverse areas including relationships, organisational leadership, workplace conflict, mental health, and education, with a focus on responses to failure, transgression, and moral repair. She co-created Flinders University’s Certificate and Graduate Certificates in Mental Health and Wellbeing and developed the online topic The Psychology of Surviving and Thriving. As Teaching Program Director in Psychology, she has led initiatives to support student engagement and retention. An award-winning teacher and public speaker, Woodyatt’s work is informed by her research into how psychology adapts to evolving ethical, technological, and societal challenges.
In this keynote address, we will explore the evolving landscape of Psychology, both in academia and the broader field. We’ll examine how the experience for psychology students has shifted—highlighting changes in attitudes, content, engagement, and preparedness, as well as the increasing influence of technology, AI, and mental health considerations. We’ll also delve into how the field of Psychology itself has transformed, addressing shifts in ethical practices, replication issues, workforce dynamics, research methodologies, and academic approaches. Finally, we’ll examine what’s been redefined in our thinking about psychology’s role in education, research, and society.
| 8.45am | Welcome |
| 9.00am | Keynote Address |
| 10.00am |
Concurrent Workshop Session 1 1.1 Keynote follow-up workshop 1.2 Innovative Task Design: Taking the Tests out of SATs 1.3 What I wish they told me and what I’ll do differently this year – ultimate guide for teachers to thrive in 2025 |
| 10.45am | Morning Tea |
| 11.00am | SACE Examination & Moderation Review - Part 1 |
| 12.00pm |
Concurrent Workshop Session 2 2.1 What I wish they told me and what I’ll do differently this year – ultimate guide for teachers to thrive in 2025 2.2 How to scaffold tasks in a world dominated by short-form content 2.3 Organisational Psychology in Popular Culture |
| 12.45pm |
Lunch |
| 1.30pm |
SACE Examination & Moderation Review - Part 2 |
| 2.30pm |
Concurrent Workshop Session 3 3.1 Organisational Psychology in Popular Culture 3.2 How to scaffold tasks in a world dominated by short-form content 3.3 Innovative Task Design: Taking the Tests out of SATs |
| 3.15pm | Conference Plenary |
| 3.30pm | Happy Hour |
Full session descriptions can be found by downloading the program or clicking on 'available sessions' below.
2025 Teachers New to SACE Stage 2 Physics
Presenter: Michael Smith (Tatachilla Lutheran College)
Dr Michael Smith has taught Physics for over fifteen years; has delivered professional development since 2014; and authored and edited Physics textbooks.
Intended Audience: For teachers new to Stage 2 Physics and current teachers seeking guidance that have not taught the Physics course recently.
"The workshop was very informative and helpful in improving the teaching and assessment of Stage 2 Physics" - 2024 Attendee
"Everything we covered was directly useful to me as a new Stage 2 teacher." - 2024 Attendee
"Very helpful in answering a lot of my questions about how to teach this year. Feeling a lot more prepared and aware of expectations." - 2024 Attendee
Details
Date:
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Walkers Arms Hotel
Bookings close: 05/02/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (1 day) | $55.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
Description
Presenter: Michael Smith (Tatachilla Lutheran College)
Dr Michael Smith has taught Physics for over fifteen years; has delivered professional development since 2014; and authored and edited Physics textbooks.
Intended Audience: For teachers new to Stage 2 Physics and current teachers seeking guidance that have not taught the Physics course recently.
"The workshop was very informative and helpful in improving the teaching and assessment of Stage 2 Physics" - 2024 Attendee
"Everything we covered was directly useful to me as a new Stage 2 teacher." - 2024 Attendee
"Very helpful in answering a lot of my questions about how to teach this year. Feeling a lot more prepared and aware of expectations." - 2024 Attendee
Program Outline:
This professional development session will cover:
- Course requirements and planning
- SACE submission requirements
- Using the performance standards appropriately
- Advice and practice on writing quality assessments
In addition, participants are invited to collaborate, share resources, and develop networks that will assist in early-career teaching.
Key Topics:
- Overview of the course
- Using the subject outline in teaching
- Planning and assessment
- Assessment types
- Developing a LAP
- Good investigations
- Developing SATs
- Formative / Demonstration activities
- Other resources
- Planning the year
- Sample tasks and discussion
- Have some prepared to discuss
- Assessing and using the performance standards
- Science Inquiry Skills / SHE assessments
- Examination preparation
- Moderation
- What is required
- Planning and organisation
2025 Teachers New to SACE Stage 2 Biology
Presenter: Andrew Sayers (Henley High School)
Intended Audience: For teachers new to Stage 2 Biology and current teachers seeking guidance for the new course.
"Very well done. This workshop should be mandatory for new Stage 2 teachers." - 2024 Attendee
"It met my expectations and at times exceeded them." - 2024 Attendee
"Very experienced and great leadership in helping new teachers be prepared for the obvious nuances in teaching SACE biology. The specific features from the subject outline and advice on managing assessment was great." - 2024 Attendee
"I really appreciated Andrew's openness to answer many questions honestly and openly." - 2024 Attendee
Details
Date:
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Walkers Arms Hotel
Bookings close: 05/02/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Membership - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (1 day) | $55.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Member - Business or Interstate school (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
Description
Presenter: Andrew Sayers (Henley High School)
Intended Audience: For teachers new to Stage 2 Biology and current teachers seeking guidance for the new course.
"Very well done. This workshop should be mandatory for new Stage 2 teachers." - 2024 Attendee
"It met my expectations and at times exceeded them." - 2024 Attendee
"Very experienced and great leadership in helping new teachers be prepared for the obvious nuances in teaching SACE biology. The specific features from the subject outline and advice on managing assessment was great." - 2024 Attendee
"I really appreciated Andrew's openness to answer many questions honestly and openly." - 2024 Attendee
Please see detailled program HERE.
2025 Teachers New to SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
Presenter: Vera Dunaiski, Westminster School
Teachers new to SACE Stage 2 Chemistry provides an overview, and guidance offered for planning, assessment and task design. Participants will be given the opportunity to share and discuss ideas, tasks and other resources.
Intended Audience: For teachers new to Stage 2 Chemistry.
"There was a wide range of resources to explore, including student sample responses, Moderated LAP samples, and other resources. All the resources were relevant and beneficial." - 2024 Attendee
"The workshop was very relevant for assessment of the stage 2 course (that is easily transferred to stage 1 and some examples provided)." - 2024 Attendee
Details
Date:
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Walkers Arms Hotel
Bookings close: 12/02/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Membership - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (1 day) | $55.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
Description
Presenter: Vera Dunaiski, Westminster School
Teachers new to SACE Stage 2 Chemistry provides an overview, and guidance offered for planning, assessment and task design. Participants will be given the opportunity to share and discuss ideas, tasks and other resources.
Intended Audience: For teachers new to Stage 2 Chemistry.
"There was a wide range of resources to explore, including student sample responses, Moderated LAP samples, and other resources. All the resources were relevant and beneficial." - 2024 Attendee
"The workshop was very relevant for assessment of the stage 2 course (that is easily transferred to stage 1 and some examples provided)." - 2024 Attendee
2025 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Tips for increasing engagement and safety in Science
Presenter: Lara Golding, Marryatville High School
There are things experienced teachers say and do in the classroom (and laboratory) to increase student engagement and decrease the chances that students will misbehave - it’s not as magic as it may seem. In this workshop I will discuss and model strategies for gaining students’ attention, managing student movement, asking whole class questions and group work.
Details
Date:
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 18/02/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Presenter: Lara Golding, Marryatville High School
There are things experienced teachers say and do in the classroom (and laboratory) to increase student engagement and decrease the chances that students will misbehave - it’s not as magic as it may seem. In this workshop I will discuss and model strategies for gaining students’ attention, managing student movement, asking whole class questions and group work.
Using these strategies we can increase the likelihood students will be on task and thinking about Science and we can better manage safety risks in the laboratory. These skills are backed by recent research and AITSL papers but the workshop will focus on learning and using practical classroom management and engagement skills, not listening to research. This workshop is aligned with AITSL Standard 4: Create and Maintain Supportive and Safe Learning Environments, HITS 5: Collaborative Learning and HITS 7: Questioning.
2025 Teachers New to SACE Stage 1 & 2 Psychology
Presenter: Carolyn Pinchbeck & Ben Whyte
Carolyn has over 15 years of experience teaching SACE Stage 1&2 Psychology and has supervised both marking and moderation for a number of years and has also been involved in examination setting and curriculum writing for the SACE Board. She has supported many students in her classes to achieve A+ and Merit scores for Psychology over the years. Carolyn has convened the SASTA New Teachers conference and Psychology Summer Conference for many years and has a keen passion for promoting student and teacher excellence in the discipline of Psychology.
Intended Audience: For teachers new to Stage 1 & 2 Psychology.
"A very valuable session. Presenters were great. Very much appreciated the sharing of resources and the information." - 2024 Attendee
"...SO valuable and gave lots of time to ask questions and discuss the course (which is what I find really important). I have so much stuff to be able to take back and use straight away, and I have clarity on the SHE task and the D&D task which is what I came for." - 2024 Attendee
"Amazing variety of super useful resources. Expert presenters who are clearly passionate about what they do." - 2024 Attendee
Details
Date:
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Walkers Arms Hotel
Bookings close: 19/02/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (1 day) | $55.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
Description
Presenter: Carolyn Pinchbeck & Ben Whyte
Carolyn has over 15 years of experience teaching SACE Stage 1&2 Psychology and has supervised both marking and moderation for a number of years and has also been involved in examination setting and curriculum writing for the SACE Board. She has supported many students in her classes to achieve A+ and Merit scores for Psychology over the years. Carolyn has convened the SASTA New Teachers conference and Psychology Summer Conference for many years and has a keen passion for promoting student and teacher excellence in the discipline of Psychology.
Intended Audience: For teachers new to Stage 1 & 2 Psychology.
"A very valuable session. Presenters were great. Very much appreciated the sharing of resources and the information." - 2024 Attendee
"...SO valuable and gave lots of time to ask questions and discuss the course (which is what I find really important). I have so much stuff to be able to take back and use straight away, and I have clarity on the SHE task and the D&D task which is what I came for." - 2024 Attendee
"Amazing variety of super useful resources. Expert presenters who are clearly passionate about what they do." - 2024 Attendee
Program:
9:00 - Welcome and networking
9:30- The bio/psycho/social model
10:30 - Morning tea
11:00- Stage 1
Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio
- Science as a Hunan Endeavour (planning, task sheets, rubrics, exemplars, marking & mock moderation)
- Design & Deconstruct (planning, task sheets, rubrics, exemplars, marking & mock moderation)
12:45- Lunch
1:30 - Stage 2: Research Programs & Investigation Reports
2:30- Stage 1 & 2
Assessment Type 2: Skills and Application Tasks
- Tests
- Assignments
- Formative classroom activities
3:30 - Close
2025 Teachers New to Stage 1 and Stage 2 Nutrition
Presenter: Elizabeth Arthur (Nazareth College)
Intended Audience: Stage 1 and 2 teachers new to Nutrition
This session will provide an introduction to Stage 1 and Stage 2 Nutrition covering content, resources, assessment and SACE requirements.
"A great workshop to network with other Nutrition teachers, gain valuable advice, tips, resources and sharing of tasks. It gives me the confidence to know what to do and that I am on the right track with my Nutrition students" - 2024 Attendee
"Was excellent thank you, very thorough and presenter was very helpful." - 2024 Attendee
Details
Date:
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Walkers Arms Hotel
Bookings close: 19/02/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (1 day) | $55.00 |
Description
Presenter: Elizabeth Arthur (Nazareth College)
Intended Audience: Stage 1 and 2 teachers new to Nutrition
This session will provide an introduction to Stage 1 and Stage 2 Nutrition covering content, resources, assessment and SACE requirements.
"A great workshop to network with other Nutrition teachers, gain valuable advice, tips, resources and sharing of tasks. It gives me the confidence to know what to do and that I am on the right track with my Nutrition students" - 2024 Attendee
"Was excellent thank you, very thorough and presenter was very helpful." - 2024 Attendee
This workshop will give teachers new to teaching SACE Nutrition an opportunity to meet and network with fellow new teachers. The workshop will provide practical information for planning in Stage 1 and Stage 2 and an overview of the topics as well as examples and discussion around assessment tasks.
Program:
SUBJECT OUTLINES
Stage 1 Subject Outline
- Topics
(left hand column vs right hand column)
- How do these topics link to Stage 2
- Ideas for teaching
Stage 2 Subject Outline
- Topics
ASSESSMENT
Assessment requirements Stage 1 vs Stage 2
- Folio: prac and SHE
- SATs: task or case study
Performance Standards
Assessment tasks Stage 1 vs Stage 2
Science Inquiry Skills
+ Practical ideas
+ errors discussion
+ moderation
SHE
+ exemplar
+ writing a SHE test question
Case Study
+ exemplar
+ what it might look like in the exam
Test
+ writing good test questions
Examination – what to expect
2025 Leading in Science – Established Workshop
In this workshop we will look at more advanced topics of pedagogical and staff leadership. This day builds on the Leading in Science workshop but is not required. This will be useful for anyone hoping to work with or lead teachers in areas of curriculum.
Presenter: Jason Greenslade, Curriculum Leader Science, Westminster School
Details
Date:
Time: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue: Education Development Centre
Bookings close: 20/02/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
Description
In this workshop we will look at more advanced topics of pedagogical and staff leadership. This day builds on the Leading in Science workshop but is not required. This will be useful for anyone hoping to work with or lead teachers in areas of curriculum.
Presenter: Jason Greenslade, Curriculum Leader Science, Westminster School
In this workshop we will look at more advanced topics of pedagogical and staff leadership. This day builds on the Leading in Science workshop but is not required. This will be useful for anyone hoping to work with or lead teachers in areas of curriculum.
This session will include:
- Curriculum planning for 2025 – where do you want to go? What needs to be done and how to do it
- Targeted action planning – goal setting for you and your staff
- Staff management – goal setting, performance, planning for success
- Meetings and data management
Please come prepared to contribute your visions to help others and bring all your plans and dreams so we can document them – bring your laptop, planners and curriculum documentation!
2025 The SHE Task
Presenter: Jason Greenslade, Curriculum Leader Science, Westminster School
This workshop is aimed at people who want to further their skills in setting, assessment and providing feedback on the SHE task. It also will cover the writing and marking of SHE questions for tests and examinations. There will be time to examine your own student work and participate in some cross-moderation and marking of work/drafts.
"Brilliant workshop. Learnt many useful and creative techniques. Great resources. Knowledgeable and generous presenter." - 2024 Attendee
"The workshop was a fantastic opportunity to upskill in an area of science I found the most complex to teach. However, after this workshop I can confidently say that I will be able to support my students with new and effective teaching strategies for SHE tasks and test questions." - 2024 Attendee
"I was really impressed with Jasons delivery and presentation. A very helpful and informative day!" - 2024 Attendee
Details
Date:
Time: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue: Education Development Centre
Bookings close: 27/02/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (1 day) | $55.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
Description
Presenter: Jason Greenslade, Curriculum Leader Science, Westminster School
This workshop is aimed at people who want to further their skills in setting, assessment and providing feedback on the SHE task. It also will cover the writing and marking of SHE questions for tests and examinations. There will be time to examine your own student work and participate in some cross-moderation and marking of work/drafts.
"Brilliant workshop. Learnt many useful and creative techniques. Great resources. Knowledgeable and generous presenter." - 2024 Attendee
"The workshop was a fantastic opportunity to upskill in an area of science I found the most complex to teach. However, after this workshop I can confidently say that I will be able to support my students with new and effective teaching strategies for SHE tasks and test questions." - 2024 Attendee
"I was really impressed with Jasons delivery and presentation. A very helpful and informative day!" - 2024 Attendee
Morning Sessions: The SHE Task
- Performance Standards
- Introducing + structuring the task
- Providing guidance to students (drafting)
- Marking and moderation
Afternoon Session: SHE Questions in SATs/Exams
- Types of questions
- Guiding students to answer these questions
- Writing SHE questions – how to effectively use articles + how to structure them
2025 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Utilising the School Environment for Learning in Science
Presenter: Sarah Todd, Coromandel Valley Primary School
Transform your science teaching with innovative, hands-on approaches from Coromandel Valley Primary School. Learn how to bring science to life by exploring the school environment—whether it’s using pulleys on the playground, engaging students in citizen science with binoculars and ID charts, or embedding Indigenous perspectives into a nature play space. This session is packed with practical ideas to create meaningful, real-world learning experiences for your students.
Details
Date:
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 04/03/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Presenter: Sarah Todd, Coromandel Valley Primary School
Transform your science teaching with innovative, hands-on approaches from Coromandel Valley Primary School. Learn how to bring science to life by exploring the school environment—whether it’s using pulleys on the playground, engaging students in citizen science with binoculars and ID charts, or embedding Indigenous perspectives into a nature play space. This session is packed with practical ideas to create meaningful, real-world learning experiences for your students.
About the Presenter
Sarah Todd
2023 Credit Union SA / SASTA Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of Science Award Winner, Sarah Todd, brings her passion for the natural world into the classroom. With a background in animal care, she is dedicated to sparking curiosity and inspiring students through hands-on science and real-world connections. An active member of the Mitcham Hills Science Hub, Sarah thrives on collaboration and innovative teaching. Guided by her philosophy to "stay curious and love learning," she creates meaningful, engaging experiences for her students.
2025 Harnessing the Power of AI to Enhance Teaching & Learning
Presenter: Chris Bush, Leading Teacher at University High School
AI in Education: A Practical One-Day Workshop for South Australian Science Teachers
Revolutionise your teaching with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this hands-on, one-day workshop designed for educators of all levels. Discover how AI tools can streamline your lesson planning, support differentiated learning, and help you design rigorous assessments and feedback systems. Whether you're new to AI or already familiar with its potential, this workshop will equip you with the skills to effectively integrate AI into your teaching practice.
Throughout the day, you’ll collaborate with peers to design AI-powered tools for creating personalised learning tasks, rubrics, and assessments. You’ll also learn how to use AI to mark student work and provide detailed feedback, significantly reducing your workload while maintaining high academic standards. Ethical considerations and responsible use of AI will be addressed to ensure thoughtful integration in your classroom.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have the tools and confidence to use AI for unit planning, marking student work, and designing differentiated assessments, preparing your students for the future while making your teaching more efficient.
Details
Date:
Time: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue: Education Development Centre
Bookings close: 12/03/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (1 day) | $55.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
Description
Presenter: Chris Bush, Leading Teacher at University High School
AI in Education: A Practical One-Day Workshop for South Australian Science Teachers
Revolutionise your teaching with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this hands-on, one-day workshop designed for educators of all levels. Discover how AI tools can streamline your lesson planning, support differentiated learning, and help you design rigorous assessments and feedback systems. Whether you're new to AI or already familiar with its potential, this workshop will equip you with the skills to effectively integrate AI into your teaching practice.
Throughout the day, you’ll collaborate with peers to design AI-powered tools for creating personalised learning tasks, rubrics, and assessments. You’ll also learn how to use AI to mark student work and provide detailed feedback, significantly reducing your workload while maintaining high academic standards. Ethical considerations and responsible use of AI will be addressed to ensure thoughtful integration in your classroom.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have the tools and confidence to use AI for unit planning, marking student work, and designing differentiated assessments, preparing your students for the future while making your teaching more efficient.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand AI fundamentals and their applications in education.
- Use AI tools to plan units of work, create rubrics, and mark student work.
- Build AI chatbots to provide personalised support for students (tutoring, Q&A) and teachers (task automation).
- Collaborate with peers to design AI-powered lessons and assessments, including differentiated tasks.
- Explore ethical considerations of AI in education, ensuring responsible and thoughtful use.
- Equip yourself with future-ready skills to stay ahead of AI-driven changes in education.
About the presenter
Christopher Bush, Head of Student Voice and Leadership at University
High School, is an AI for education expert who helps teachers unlock
the full potential of AI. He guides educators in creating engaging,
student-centered experiences while streamlining work and maximising
their impact. With his expertise, you'll discover how AI can transform
your school.
2025 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: AI Hacks
Presenter: Amanda Salha, Westminster School
In a field where Artificial Intelligence is interjecting in a range of teaching and learning spaces, it helps to have a better understanding of how it’s being used. More importantly, strategies to not only manage challenges in AI but to get ahead of the game and use it to our advantage as educators. This workshop will focus on ways teachers can use AI to save time, plan, report and differentiate for learning.
"Great at introducing me to new and valuable resources!"
"Simple useful hacks we want to know. I've already used alot of the skills we've learnt."
Details
Date:
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 06/05/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Presenter: Amanda Salha, Westminster School
In a field where Artificial Intelligence is interjecting in a range of teaching and learning spaces, it helps to have a better understanding of how it’s being used. More importantly, strategies to not only manage challenges in AI but to get ahead of the game and use it to our advantage as educators. This workshop will focus on ways teachers can use AI to save time, plan, report and differentiate for learning.
"Great at introducing me to new and valuable resources!"
"Simple useful hacks we want to know. I've already used alot of the skills we've learnt."
About the Presenter
Amanda is a secondary Science teacher at Westminster School. She is passionate about teaching Psychology, student relationships and making life as a teacher more enjoyable.
2025 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Fostering Engagement: Strategies to Minimize Classroom Disruption
Presenter: Michael Lincoln, CESA
This workshop will explore some of the reasons children and young people disengage from learning and become disruptive in the classroom. With an understanding of these in mind, the workshop will explain a series of teacher-centred strategies that can be put in place to encourage engagement in learning and minimise the potential for disruptive and anti-social behaviour.
Details
Date:
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 23/05/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Presenter: Michael Lincoln, CESA
This workshop will explore some of the reasons children and young people disengage from learning and become disruptive in the classroom. With an understanding of these in mind, the workshop will explain a series of teacher-centred strategies that can be put in place to encourage engagement in learning and minimise the potential for disruptive and anti-social behaviour.
About the Presenter
Michael Lincoln is a teacher with over 30 years of experience. As a classroom practitioner, he taught predominantly senior secondary. Michael has held a variety of roles that have focused on engagement and wellbeing. For the last 14 years Michael has worked as a consultant supporting individual teachers, small groups of teachers and school communities to understand child and adolescent disengagement and disruptive behaviour and implement strategies to maximise pro-social behaviour and engagement in learning. Michael has a particular interest in childhood and adolescent adversity and trauma responsive practices in education. He is trainer in Restorative Practices and is passionate about their ability to transform conflict and create harmonious learning communities.
2025 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Unlock AI's transformative power in your school
Presenter: Chris Bush, Leading Teacher at University High School
In this webinar, AI expert and Leading Teacher Chris Bush will teach you how to harness ChatGPT and AI for revolutionary results. You’ll learn how to use AI for planning, assessment, marking, and more. Join us to discover the power of AI to transform your classroom and school so you can work smarter, not harder. Click here to download the flyer.
"AI feels so overwhelming with all that it can do. I now have a couple of key uses that I plan to focus on." - 2024 Attendee
"My team, which covers multiple faculties and learning abilities, will be most pleased with the information I can now bring regarding AI. This will also improve with practice. Yay!" - 2024 Attendee
Details
Date:
Time: 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 09/09/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Presenter: Chris Bush, Leading Teacher at University High School
In this webinar, AI expert and Leading Teacher Chris Bush will teach you how to harness ChatGPT and AI for revolutionary results. You’ll learn how to use AI for planning, assessment, marking, and more. Join us to discover the power of AI to transform your classroom and school so you can work smarter, not harder. Click here to download the flyer.
"AI feels so overwhelming with all that it can do. I now have a couple of key uses that I plan to focus on." - 2024 Attendee
"My team, which covers multiple faculties and learning abilities, will be most pleased with the information I can now bring regarding AI. This will also improve with practice. Yay!" - 2024 Attendee
What you'll learn:
- Transform planning: Craft compelling, AI-generated term outlines, lesson plans and assessments in seconds, complete with activities, solutions and rubrics.
- Personalise every path: Quickly design differentiated, tailored learning journeys that are adapted to individual student needs and strengths.
- Maximise your time: Streamline feedback and grading using AI, freeing teachers for deeper student interactions.
- Introduce and embed AI: Develop guidelines around the safe and appropriate use of AI in your context, bringing along all community members.
What you’ll leave with:
- Expert mentoring: Receive personalised support and strategies from a Leading Teacher and AI specialist.
- Ready-to-use prompts: Explore a curated library of classroom-tested prompts to spark immediate AI integration.
- Prompt mastery: Learn the techniques to craft your own powerful AI prompts with an easy-to-follow guide.
- Discover the best AI tools and policies: Access handpicked resources and policies that will lead to the most impactful AI integration for your classroom and school setting.
About the Presenter
Chrisopher Bush, Head of Student Voice and Leadership at University High School, is an AI for education expert who helps teachers unlock the full potential of AI. He guides aducators in creating engaging, student-centered experiences while streamlining work and mazimising their impact. With his expertise, you'll discover how AI can transform you school.
2025 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Embedding gamification, innovation, immersion and storytelling into science lessons
Ross Riach, STEM Innovator & Laboratory Coordinator, Gleeson College
This course is designed for all teachers to provide the tools and strategies to promote and harness the benefits of engagement, embed immersive, gamified and storytelling strategies to your lessons and create a love of science through innovative practices. This course is a modified version of the full day PD offered, focusing more on the benefits, approaches and examples of engaging science lessons without the hands-on, directed coaching on the skills to build / collaboration with peers to develop your own work.
"I really need to find creative ways to engage the current generation and this gave me some great ideas to try." - 2024 Attendee
"Engaging, informative, fun and thought provoking session. Job well done! Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge." - 2024 Attendee
"Fabulous presentation and workshop. Very useful information presented in an engaging way." - 2024 Attendee
Details
Date:
Time: 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 21/10/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Ross Riach, STEM Innovator & Laboratory Coordinator, Gleeson College
This course is designed for all teachers to provide the tools and strategies to promote and harness the benefits of engagement, embed immersive, gamified and storytelling strategies to your lessons and create a love of science through innovative practices. This course is a modified version of the full day PD offered, focusing more on the benefits, approaches and examples of engaging science lessons without the hands-on, directed coaching on the skills to build / collaboration with peers to develop your own work.
"I really need to find creative ways to engage the current generation and this gave me some great ideas to try." - 2024 Attendee
"Engaging, informative, fun and thought provoking session. Job well done! Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge." - 2024 Attendee
"Fabulous presentation and workshop. Very useful information presented in an engaging way." - 2024 Attendee
This professional development journey will equip you with both the 'why' and the 'how,' providing a wealth of resources and collaborative opportunities to enhance your teaching skills alongside fellow forward-thinking educators. You’ll discover the science behind engagement in learning and how it will make your students retain information longer, be more present and unleash a renewed love for science. From tips to avoid the dreaded Death by PowerPoint to embedding gamification, effective check-ins, lesson design and integrating storytelling into your practices, you’ll walk away with a plethora of ideas, inspiration and resources to transform the science classroom.
In this Section
- Professional Learning
- All Professional Learning
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- Excursions
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- 2025 Psychology Summer Conference
- Teachers New to Stage 1 & 2 Science
- 2025 SASTA Annual Conference
- Members Free Webinar Series
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- 2024 Exam Post Mortem Recordings