1. SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS (SiS) KEY AIMS develop a professional team use a wider range of strategies for teaching concepts make more effective use of ICT Greater community involvement

2. THE KEY STEPS Teacher component mapping Small teams of teachers Professional development activities Culture of sharing Promotion in the community Accessing new opportunities

3. BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS Improved student engagement Valued as a professional; willing to become risk takers Involved with outstanding student achievements Sharing alleviates a lot of pressure in developing curriculum materials

4. BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS concepts presented using a variety of strategies increased student choice in learning activities broader range of assessment strategies used Many different activities to cater for student interest

5. IMPLICATIONS For effective change you need time and resources To plan To share Hence the support of school administration is imperative Recognise that change for each individual will be different and support it A framework is needed, with a valid pedagogy, around which change can be developed is needed