The Australian Curriculum for Science requires students to develop understanding and skills relating to Asia. For many Australian teachers of science, this is a new and challenging lens through which to deliver the curriculum.

The ASTA–Japan Science Teachers Exchange allows Australian primary and secondary science teachers to travel to Japan to observe Japanese science lessons, teach Japanese students (through an interpreter) and engage in discussions on science education with Japanese educators from a diverse range of schools.

The Exchange has four primary objectives.

• Empower and challenge teachers: Develop confidence and teaching efficacy.
• Grow intimate knowledge of Japanese culture and teaching practices.
• Develop national and international networks and relationships.
• Share innovative Australian teaching and teacher development practices with Japanese educators.

https://www.facebook.com/ASTA.Science

https://twitter.com/asta_online (specifically #ASTAJapan)

http://asta-japan.blogspot.com.au

http://asta.edu.au

http://conasta.edu.au

Key dates: ASTA Science Teachers Exchange Japan between 26 September and 3 October 2015. CONASTA Science Teachers Conference presentation in Brisbane 6 June 2016.

Australia-Japan Foundation grant: $22,000