TEACHER PROGRAMS
November Lectures
This year's "November" lectures will be held on Friday 13 December, 9 - 3:30. We're running the program on this unusually late day because we've managed to get John Warner, Author of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry as keynote for the conference. We're very excited to have him presenting at this conference, and the presentation will be incredibly relevant to the new Units 3 and 4 as this is one of only two books that are referenced in the Data Book.
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Registration is $180 (full) / $100 (student/online/retiree).
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This conference is held in conjunction with the School of Chemistry at the University of Melbourne and the booking site is hosted by the University. You'll need to create a University of Melbourne account for use at the conference and this is part of the registration process.
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Ken Mappin Award
The CEA Ken Mappin Prize for a Beginning Chemistry Teacher is awarded each year to an Education student who is completing a method in Chemistry and is judged by the selection committee to be the best applicant.
The prize is $1000. Applications are now open and will close 28 October 2024.
Travel Scholarship
The CEA Travel Scholarship is awarded every second year for travel to an overseas chemistry conference. The value of the scholarship will be $5000.
Applications are closed and will reopen in 2025. The application form is available for information purposes only.
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Out of Field Teaching - calling for expressions of interest for a content developer
The CEA is working on a project for out-of-field teachers of 7 - 10 Chemistry and we are seeking expressions of interest for content developer(s) and presenter(s) who will develop a selection of training and support material. This will be for educators who are teaching the chemistry component of Year 7 - 10 general science but do not have formal training in chemistry. An aim of the project will be to enhance the skills, knowledge, and confidence of teachers in these classes. The content developer will work with members of the CEA committee to create learning modules (online and/or face-to-face) that are linked to Victorian and Australian curricula in 7-10 chemistry.
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Please send your EoI to mmoylan@unimelb.edu.au by 20 January
EARLY CAREER PROGRAMS
Mentoring and Networks
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We run a mentoring program for early career teachers that is particularly tailored to teachers who are in small rural schools. Apply here.
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Prospective mentors can apply here
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The Early Career Chemistry Network have a vibrant and supportive Facebook group and regular meetings. Contact Alex Colussa or go to the Facebook page for more information.
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STUDENT PROGRAMS
Chemistry Olympiad Training Program
The 14-week training program is offered by CEA and The University of Melbourne and covers all concepts in Year 12 Chemistry as well as selected first year university topics. Aside from being excellent preparation for the Australian Olympiad Exam, it's a fantastic extension program for Year 11 students and an excellent head start for Year 12.
Sessions run on Monday evenings, 5:30-7:30pm, from 18 March - 22 July (avoiding School/Public Holidays). The program will held in person at the University of Melbourne, with online and recorded options available. T
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Cost: $330 per student
VCE Chemistry Revision Lectures
This full day revision lecture will take you through the whole of Units 3 and 4 of VCE chemistry with study tips and hints on the best ways to answer exam questions. You'll get live answers to all your questions with fantastic preparation for the final exam. The sessions are presented by Lanna Derry, who is a highly experienced chemistry teacher and exam marker, Head of Science at Tintern Grammar School and author of many chemistry textbooks for VCE and IB, including as coordinating author for Heinemann Chemistry 2.
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The program is primarily for students in regional or low SES schools but is available for all students.
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This program ran on 24 September 2024, and will run again in the September Holidays in 2025.
