Evidence in Practice: misconceptions, scientific vocabulary and scaffolding (online)

This unique initiative combines two half-day online workshops 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. 

Across two half days online, this workshop program 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
• developing scientific vocabulary
• effective approaches for uncovering and addressing student misconceptions
• keys to scaffolding productive student discussion

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: 

Online

When:

Wednesday 27 May, 2026: 9.30am – 12.30pm

and

Monday 1 June, 2026: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Further information: 

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

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