Please note: the venue for this event has now changed to Melbourne Connect – Level 2, 700 Swanston Street, Carlton, Vic. 3053 (opposite University of Melbourne)

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Impactful Science Teaching: memory, scaffolding and worked examples (in-person)

This unique initiative combines a full day in-person workshop with online follow-up coaching to support you to elevate your teaching practice in science. 

What: 

Grounded in research evidence and experience from practice, each program explores aspects of explicit teaching in science. 

This practical full-day workshop will focus on:

• key ingredients of explicit teaching
• evidence-informed resources to support science teaching practice
• curriculum-aligned planning to support teaching with Victorian Curriculum 2.0 Science
• implications models of memory and cognitive load for teaching and learning
• scaffolding learning in science and the gradual release of responsibility
• effective strategies for using worked examples in science

This professional learning is evidence-informed and is aligned with school system priorities including the implementation of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Flourishing Learners and Sandhurst Diocese Magnify. 

Where: 

Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, East Melbourne

When:

Thursday 19 March, 2026: 8.30am – 4.00pm

Further information: 

Supported by the Department of Education Strategic Partnerships Program and delivered by the Science Teachers Association of Victoria.

Discounted registration is available to government schools, disadvantaged schools (low ICSEA) and STAV members.