The Flinders Centre for Science Education in the 21st Century (Science21) supports decision-making in science education by policy makers, educational leaders, industry and others.
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Making Science and Maths Meaningful
In 2009 Science21 is continuing to work on the School to Work Mathematics and Science Program for the SACE Board of South Australia. 15 schools will be working in clusters to forge links between schools and to industry, universities, TAFE and others to "bring to life maths and science for students and helping them see the varied career opportunities on offer."
Briefings - access to the evidence
As well as providing links to pertinent reports and publications from around the world the Science21 team will produce briefings and opinion pieces to help provide access to the evidence-base for all decision-makers in science education.
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| Science21 Director, Martin Westwell, has become a Thought Leader with Creativity Australia , founded by Tania de Jong in 2008 to bring wellbeing into the workforce and communities through creative thinking and leadership programs. |
Science Education News
From The Australian: Science teachers have called for a national curriculum that focuses on the doing of science, rather than learning facts, to avoid boring students.
Pupils are entitled to be taught separate science GCSEs - but schools do not have to teach them.
Secretary Duncan announced $2.4 million in grants to help girls in math and science on the anniversary of Title IX.
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