PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Phase 1 | 2 school terms
Placement in a science organisation
Teachers are placed in an organisation that uses science in their work so they gain a deeper understanding of the Nature of Science in this context.
Science curriculum development
Through workshops and online discussion, teachers use their placement experiences to expand their understanding of the Nature of Science strand.
Leadership enhancement
Teachers explore their leadership capacity by focusing on their personal growth and development through an intensive course and workshops.
EXPLORE DISCOVER SHARE
Phase 2 | 12 - 18 months
The teacher returns to school and works with the school community to improve science teaching and student learning.
This includes:
Rigorous self-review of science in the school
Development of science programmes based on review
Reporting on the impact on student engagement in achievement in science
Eligibility
Participant schools are required to prioritise science as a key focus learning area during phase two. Participant teachers must be:
• registered primary or intermediate teachers or secondary science teachers of years 9 & 10
• teaching in New Zealand for a minimum of 3 years
• hold a permanent position at the school, full or part-time
• a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand residency
Applications
If you are interested in applying, please contact the Royal Society Te Apārangi on: +64 4 472 7421
stlp@royalsociety.org.nz
royalsociety.org.nz/stlp
“The impact has been seen in science, other aspects of the school as well as in their personal lives.
The teachers are changed people. Both were very experienced, capable teachers but since being on STLP they have lifted to another level. They are now skilled, passionate, focused leaders.”
Principal Fairhaven School
Royal Society Te Apārangi 11 Turnbull Street Thorndon Wellington 6011 +64 4 472 7421 EXPLORE DISCOVER SHARE C ONNECT WITH US @royalsocietynz RoyalSocietyNZ royalsociety.org.nz
