BEANZ Conference Presenter Scholarship 2024

BEANZ Conference Presenter Scholarship 2024

The BEANZ presenter Scholarship is available to a practicing New Zealand Biology teacher to present a relevant and current aspect of Biology of national benefit to Year 9 – 13 Biology teachers. 

This will be presented at Biolive/Chem Ed 2024. The successful applicants will have travel, relief, accommodation and registration costs paid.

Possible topics:

●       Using a range of local Biology contexts/issues to develop meaningful science programs for Year 7 – 11 Science

●       Teaching biology-focused socio-scientific issues: responding to biosecurity threats

 e.g. pest control; gene editing in health care; building a marina; using GMOs

●       How to effectively incorporate digital technology into Biology programs

●       Or suggest your own topic

Who may apply?

Any Biology teacher who is a specialist Science teacher of years 7 - 13 experienced in teaching Biology classes (includes Head of Department and Intermediate teachers).

 · Is a registered teacher in a permanent full or part-time position (at least 0.6 FTE), holding a current Teaching Certificate and employed by the Board of Trustees of a New Zealand school.

· Has taught the New Zealand Curriculum in the Science Learning Area for a minimum of 3 years.

· Is a New Zealand Citizen, or the holder of a New Zealand Residency visa

 · Is a member of BEANZ (either individually or through their school).

· Current BEANZ exec members may not apply.

The scholarship fund

The successful applicants will have travel, relief, accommodation and registration costs paid up to $4000.

Applications close Friday June 21st 2024

The application form is attached below