Science Education News (SEN) Journal 2017 Volume 66 Number 4 December 2017 | Page 65

July 8-11 2018, Sydney Spotlight on our Future 8-11 2018 ersity of Sydney Abstract submissions are now open for CONASTA 67, the national science education conference of the Australian Science Teachers Association. In 2018 CONASTA will be held at Sydney University, Sydney, NSW from 8-11 July. The CONASTA 67 theme of 'Spotlight on Our Future' has been chosen to inspire all educators to focus on the influence of science on our lives. More than 500 delegates are expected to attend CONASTA 67, including: • early childhood teachers, primary teachers, secondary teachers, pre-service teachers • science and science education lecturers • education and curriculum consultants • laboratory managers and technicians N DISCOVER SHARE ENJOY ble e ng ers • science and education researchers The onsite workshop program presented by teachers, researchers and science professionals covers a new tools, broad resources your experience range of topics including, but not limited to: and teaching practices to and build • primary and secondary science education make your teaching friendships with more effective teachers • laboratory technician skills other and practices three days of tours, seminars, workshops and social activities • new science and science education research ional conference of • the Australian Science curriculum implementation and support ociation will be hosted in partnership • teaching resources and with innovations eachers Association Please of NSW. follow the link below to submit an abstract for an onsite workshop. Presentation Portal ls will be available at submissions asta.edu.au/conasta Abstract for workshops will close on 15 December 2017. — 8 — 65 SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL NEWS VOL 66 NO 4