November Lectures
In November each year, the Chemistry Education Association, in conjunction with the School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne, presents an in-service day of interest to Chemistry teachers. The lectures highlight exciting recent developments and applications of Chemistry. The day includes a choice of interactive activities. It is also a great way to network with teaching colleagues.
The 2011 November Lectures celebrated the International Year of Chemistry and were conducted in association with the Royal Australian Chemistry Institute, RACI.
The 2012 November Lectures will be held on Tuesday 20 November 2012. Details and registration information for the 2012 November Lectures will be available from this website in May 2012.
Mentor Program
The CEA has a mentoring program that fosters the development of better networking between Victorian Chemistry teachers and improves Chemistry teaching. Although there are a large number of resources available to VCE Chemistry teachers, it can be difficult for new and/or isolated teachers to find and sort through resources that meet their particular needs. A mentor who can answer specific queries, make specific suggestions and share examples from their own experience can be very useful. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or a mentee please read the following information and register.
Mentor Program Overview
Mentor Guidelines
Mentor registration
Mentee application
Early Careers Chemistry Network
The Early Careers Chemistry Network (ECCN) is a new initiative that has been organised by CEA. The central objective of the ECCN is to assist Victorian secondary school Chemistry teachers early in their careers. One of the strategies for achieving this objective is to create a resource website for early careers Chemistry teachers to improve their ease of transition into teaching Chemistry.
Join the Early Careers Chemistry Network
CEA Ken Mappin Prize for a Beginning Chemistry Teacher
The CEA Ken Mappin Prize for a Beginning Chemistry Teacher is awarded in December each year to a final year Bachelor of Education or Graduate Diploma of Education student with a method in Chemistry. The Prize is named in honour of one of the founders of the Chemistry Education Association, Ken Mappin.
CEA Ken Mappin Prize for a Beginning teacher application form
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CEA Scholarship for Teachers
The Chemistry Education Association wishes to support a Victorian teacher of Chemistry to further their knowledge and expertise in the teaching of Chemistry.
For the successful applicant, CEA will provide assistance toward the cost of attending a conference.
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The History of the School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne, 1960 - 2000
Dr Valda McRae has published a history of the School of Chemistry from 1960 to 2000. The history continues the story of the School beyond 1959 where the history written by Joan Radford finishes. The book can be bought from the School of Chemistry at The University of Melbourne for $45 plus handling.
Details
VCAA and CEA Partnership: Professional Development for the implementation of the VCE Chemistry Study Design
Units 3 and 4 VCAA Chemistry Implementation Workshop Material:
1 Powerpoint
2 Sample Course Outline Unit 3
3 Sample Course Outline Unit 4
4 Units 3 and Unit 4 Activities
Units 1 and 2 VCAA Chemistry Implementation Workshop Material:
1 Powerpoint
2 Sample Course Outline Unit 1
3 Sample course Outline Unit 2
4 Units 1 and 2 Activities
Tutors for Refugee Students
The CEA has been approached regarding the availability of chemistry tutors for refugee students. The details of the project are included below.
Given the Chance: Refugee Employment and Education Pathways Program, is a program of the Ecumenical Migration Centre (EMC) at the Brotherhood of St Laurence. It assists refugees to access training and find employment through the provision of intensive courses on job skills training, workshops, work experience, mentors, and occasionally, tutors. More details
Would anyone who is interested in tutoring these students please contact Given the Chance, 94160044, or by email jcarr@bsl.org .au.
