DoctorChris Astall

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Primary Science Teaching

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Primary schools to get first ever Science Week

New Zealand Association of Science Educators (NZASE). Member of National Executive Council (2010-2013)

Invitation as keynote speaker for NZASE Primary Science Conferences 2009. Invited by Ian Milne, conference director, to jointly present with Warren Bruce at each of the four venues.

Member of the New Zealand Association of Research in Education (NZARE), 2009-2010. NZARE consists of individuals and organisations with an interest in educational research. Membership is not restricted. Being a member of NZARE provides opportunities to share research and network with colleagues / fellow researchers.

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Member of the Royal Society of New Zealand (MRSNZ), 2008-present. Members who apply and have their professional qualifications recognised by Council are called Professional members, and have the title MRSNZ. Members subscribe to the Royal Society of New Zealand’s Code of Professional Standards and Ethics. The Royal Society of New Zealand is the national academy of scholars. Membership represents the applied, biological, earth, engineering, information, medical, physical and social sciences, mathematics, technology, and the humanities. RSNZ promote, invest in and celebrate excellence in people and ideas, for the benefit of all New Zealanders. RSNZ elected Fellows, Companions, members, and regional and constituent organisations are the foundation of the organisation, providing valuable expertise. The breadth of the membership enables RSNZ to draw upon the full range of New Zealand’s multi-disciplinary research.

Invited committee member of the Canterbury Science Teachers Association, Christchurch, New Zealand representing Primary Teachers (2006-present). Invited based on my experience in Primary Science and voted onto the committee. Involved with developing programme to provide PD for teachers. Dissemination of findings from research. Used to maintain contacts and links with end users of research.

Royal Society and the British Association for the Advancement of Science Millennium Award and Fellowship. In conjunction with Sandbach CP school I developed and completed a year long project entitled 'Saturday Science and Technology Club' for parents and children within the local community.