Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV) Professional Development

The Science Teachers' Association of Victoria (STAV) has been the professional home for science educators in Victoria since 1943, providing leadership, support, and professional development that advances the quality of science teaching across all levels of education. STAV's professional learning programme offers Victorian science teachers access to conferences, workshops, exclusive resources, and publications that help them stay current with developments in science education pedagogy, curriculum, and content knowledge. STAV's professional development offerings are designed to help science educators engage students and the wider community in the real-life applications of science — moving beyond textbook delivery toward teaching that connects scientific concepts to authentic contexts and contemporary challenges. As a member association of the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), STAV also represents Victorian science teachers at the national level, ensuring that state-level professional learning is informed by national curriculum developments and policy directions. STAV's programmes span primary, secondary, and tertiary science education, supporting teachers across all stages of their careers from early career educators seeking foundational pedagogical skills to experienced practitioners looking to refresh their practice with current research and innovative teaching approaches.