Many Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development
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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
New Senior Cycle Science Specifications Published
The NCCA has published the new specifications for Biology, Chemistry & Physics on its website Curriculum Online. ...
Irish student achieves global success at the international science fair!
SciFest 2023 winner Jack Shannon wins two major awards. Clongowes Wood College student receives First Place in the En...
John Daly R.I.P.
With great sadness, we report the passing of our dear friend and colleague, John Daly. John was a stalwart member of ...
I’m a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here!
Members might be interested in getting involved in I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! next academic year. This gr...
Senior Cycle Reform
An article outlining some of the causes for concern around the proposed Senior Cycle Reform of the Senior Sciences (B...
National CPD Webinar on Assessment
Damian Gent of the AQA Examination Board gave a tailor-made presentation on Assessment as it relates to the Irish Edu...
Chemistry in Action
The latest issue of CiA Spring 2024 #123 is now out. It should also be on the Chemistry in Action website www.chemina...
World Water Day on 22nd March
Learn about Water Resources including Using Digital Maps to explore local water resources will be launched next week ...
Central Statistics Office – Resources for projects
The CSO has lots of resources that students may find useful for Leaving Certificate projects. There is a wide variety...
IUPAC Global Survey
This survey is now open to Irish science teachers. There are currently over 50 countries involved. IUPAC is intereste...
Teaching Science Through Irish – RSC Webinar
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Ireland regional team, in partnership with the ISTA, are hosting a unique online...
Join ISTA on LinkedIn
The ISTA are now on LinkedIn. If you’re on that professional platform, do please join the ISTA group by followi...
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 will be entitled to use the Forum on the ISTA website to make your views on various science education issues known to other ISTA members.
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