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ISTA was founded in 1961 and has over 1400 members from all sectors of education in fourteen Branches nationwide.
Latest ISTA News
The latest news, insights, media and press releases from the Irish Science Teachers’ Association
SciFest National Final 2024
The ISTA extends a warm congratulations to Maura Moore-McCune, a fifth-year student from King’s Hospital School...
TIMSS Study 2023 – Irish Students Top EU Countries
Irish students have once scored highly in the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 20...
Funding for Science Equipment Announced; Equipment Lists & AAC Guidelines Published
The Department of Education have announced a €12 million fund for schools to help implement the new Senior Cycle Sc...
Tullamore College Win ISTA Senior Science Quiz
Congratulations to Tullamore College who emerged the winners of this year’s ISTA Senior Science Quiz at Trinity Col...
ISTA National CPD Programme – Physics Exam Paper Review
The ISTA is pleased to inform you that our National CPD programme of events for ISTA members will continue on Wednesd...
New Study Highlights Issues with Practical Assessment in Scotland
A recently published study in Scotland reports on the issues that have arisen after reintroduction of the practical a...
Learning Outcomes
Fundamentals of Learning Outcomes 1. Introduction to Learning Outcomes 2. Writing Learning Outcomes 3. Action verbs 4...
Introductory Electronics Short Course
The Cork Branch of ISTA will run a five-week introductory course on Electronics starting on Wed 23rd October 2024 and...
TCD Pitch Drop Experiment for Schools
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ISTA Webinars
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Irish Olympiad of Experimental Science (IrEOES)
DCU will organise the fourth Irish Olympiad of Experimental Science (IrEOES). IrEOES is an individual science competi...
ChemEd Conference 2024
The 43rd Annual ChemEd Conference will be held in the Eureka Centre UCC on Saturday 19th October 2024. The theme of t...
Eol Oidí na hÉireann
About Irish Science Teachers’ Association
The Irish Science Teachers’ Association (ISTA), Eol Oidí na hÉireann, is the Professional Association for the Teachers of Science in the Republic of Ireland.
It is one of the largest voluntary subject associations in the country with branches in the following areas: Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Louth, Monaghan, Midlands (Athlone), Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford.
ISTA was founded in 1961 and has over 1400 members from all sectors of education in fourteen Branches nationwide.
Be Part of a Community of Passionate Science Educators with ISTA Membership
Why Join ISTA?
The ISTA is the largest and most active subject association in Ireland. It affords you many opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) throughout the year. As you are aware, CPD is an important aspect of subject inspections and Whole School Evaluation and is also important in terms of career development – especially when attending interviews.
You will be part of the professional body of science teachers in Ireland.
You will receive 3 issues of the SCIENCE journal each year. This journal contains numerous articles of interest to science teachers and will help to keep you informed of developments in science education, new syllabi and methodologies etc.
You will receive emails, newsletters and circulars on various events being organised by ISTA at branch level, national level and international level.
You will be entitled to enter your students in science competitions, quizzes and other events organised by the ISTA.
You will be kept up to date with changes in all science syllabi and will have direct representation via the ISTA which is represented on all NCCA science syllabus committees.
You can join the ISTA WhatsApp Community, with nearly 600 members and over 20 groups; it is a wonderful, active place for collaboration and learning.
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