Sasol's 6th Annual Technical Teacher's Conference

The 6th Annual Technical Teacher's Conference, taking place on 14 and 15 September 2022, will start in a few hours.

For those of you who have not yet registered, click here for the link to register. 

Click here for the programme.

STEMI Conference 2021

Registration is open for the STEMI Conference of 2021 that will DV be held from 20 to 22 July. This year it will be very easy to attend as it will be a virtual event. Capacitate yourself with some creative and interesting talks, presentations, etc.

Download the following documents for more information:

Stemi Infographic

Stemi Conference with Link to Register

Stemi Conference Programme

Should you seek any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Simon Rametse at simon@saasta.ac.za or Bonolo Lekalakala at Bonolo.Lekalakala@saasta.ac.za. 

More information is also available on the following website: https://www.saasta.ac.za/conferences/stemi-conference/.

Sasol Annual Technical Teachers' Conference

Registration is open for the 5th Sasol Annual Technical Teachers' Conference. See the invitation below and click here to register online and to receive further information. Should you have any queries, please email sasolattc2021@eventoptions.co.za.

19th World Conference on Mobile, Blended and Seamless Learning

2-4 November 2020 in Cairo!

The interesting option is that online presentations will be available. Click here for more information.

SAASTE National Conference for 2017 postponed

The 2017 SAASTE National Conferences is postponed. Click here to read the official letter from the national president.

SAASTE conference 2017

Teachers of physical, natural and technical sciences, life sciences, agricultural sciences and earth sciences!

The SAASTE Conference will take place from 17 to 21 July 2017 at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein. Depending on availability of funds and the number of interested parties, the plan is to sponsor teachers in the above-mentioned subjects with R900, accommodation and travelling. If you are interested, download the following material:

• SAASTE poster
• Commitment form
• Registration form, call for presentations and programme

Submit your commitment form directly to Miss Nel as soon as possible, but on or before 16 June 2017. Arrangements for sponsorships and transport can only be made once the number of interested parties is known. Teachers who will be sponsored will still be responsible for their own membership fees to SAASTE.

You are also invited to participate as a presenter at this conference. The downloaded documentation gives the detail and if uncertain, contact the organisers directly.

SAASTE's President from the Free State

In a previous post it was mentioned that Mr T F Sithole from Lere-la-Thuto was elected as the National President of SAASTE at the recent biennial conference of SAASTE. Please send pictures of the other office bearers as well.

Once again, congratulations Mr Sithole.

Subject advisers attended a Physics Teachers' Workshop & Conference

The Physical Science Subject Advisers of the Free State recently attended a two day Physics Teachers' Workshop and Conference, sponsored and organised by Siyavula and the St John's College Science Department, at St John's College in Johannesburg.

Within the lovely setting of St John's College, delegates were treated on an excellent, stimulating and interesting programme.

Day 1

Natalia Kavalenia

Natalia Kavalenia, Product Sales & Distribution Co-ordinator of Siyavula welcomed delegates with tea and coffee.

Mark Horner

Dr Mark Horner, CEO of Siyavula, welcomed delegates and explained the idea behind having such a conference for the professional development of physics teachers.

Paul Edey

The opening address was done by Mr Paul Edey, Headmaster of St John’s College.

Simon Connell

Prof. Simon Connell of the University of Johannesburg gave the keynote presentation on Particle Physics. What an exciting world is waiting for young people knowing quantum physics!

Peter Bohacek

Peter Bohacek held two very interesting workshops on Direct Measurement Videos and the Force Concept Inventory. Peter was recently announced as a winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching by President Barack Obama in the USA.

Kosma von Maltitz

Before the spitbraai and stargazing the evening with Kosma von Maltitz, Dr Mark Horner explained Siyavula's Intelligent Practice Concept to delegates.



Day 2

Gabrielle Wills

Gabrielle Wills from the University of Stellenbosch gave the keynote address on An Economist's View on South African Education. One was once again under the impression of the huge challenges of South African education.

Megan Beckett

Megan Beckett followed with The Science of Learning: Bridging Learning Research and Teaching Practice.

Spencer Wheaton

Dr Spencer Wheaton spoke on Faraday to Einstein: Two Extraordinary Scientists and Some Challenging Physics.

Adam Reynolds

Adam Reynolds and Megan Beckett ran the last two workshops on Physics Cartography: Mapping Concepts and Charting Routes Through a Sea of Formulae. 

Colleen Henning

The day ended with Dr Mark Horner and Dr Colleen Henning, HOD of the Science Department at St John's College, on Professional Development Strategies.




Our thanks to the Free State Department of Education and Miss Janetta Nel, CES of Science and Technology, for making it possible for Subject Advisers to attend the conference.

Henry Welman, Bennie Bisschoff, Kosma von Maltitz and Janetta Nel

Top left: Marnus Kleinhans and Melanie Louw.
Right: Motseki Sefo and Adam Reynolds

Top left: Bennie Bisschoff, Kosma von Maltitz and Janetta Nel.
Top and bottom right: Melanie Louw, Henry Welman and Bennie Bisschoff 

Top - left to right: Madewa Zapi, Motseki Sefo,
Adam Reynolds, Thabang Ntsie & Modie Mafojane
Bottom middle: Megan Beckett and Kosma von Maltitz with
the lovely surroundings of St John's College

Top left: Madewa Zapi, Motseki Sefo, Adam Reynolds
Thabang Ntsie and Modie Mafojane
Middle left: Marnus Kleinhans and Melanie Louw
Bottom left: Melanie Louw, Adam Reynolds and Henry Welman
Right: Adam Reynolds, Thabang Ntsie & Modie Mafojane

Adam Reynolds and Henry Welman in front of St John's College

An excellent experience! Thanks the the Free State Department of Education, Siyavula and St John's College!

SAASTE National Conference: Good Bye!

Last day!

Travel safely back to the Free State!

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SAASTE National Conference: More pictures

SAASTE National Conference: New office bearers

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Free State won three seats on the National Executive Committee of SAASTE. Congratulations to the following colleagues:

President: Mr TF Sithole from Lere la Thuto in Xhariep

Deputy President: Mr MJ Sealanyane from Commtech in Motheo

General Secretary: Ms BC Titise from Tshepang in Thabo Mofutsanyana

In the provincial elections, Messrs M Ponase from LA Wesi and DM Ramabodu from Oziel Selele were elected as representatives of Lejweleputswa  Congratulations to our district representatives.

Messrs M Ponase and DM Ramabodu

Let us have pictures of the representatives of the other districts as well please.

SAASTE National Conference: Pictures

Our teachers with two of the presenters.

Two of our teachers enjoying the event. 

SAASTE National Conference: Some problems?

Some of our teachers reported back that there were problems here and there in terms of organisation and other things. We know it is a massive amount of work to organise such a conference, but in a constructive spirit, are there:

Any comments about your experiences? 

Any suggestions to streamline things?

SAASTE National Conference: Day three

Enjoy the third day of the conference.

Today is also EXCURSION day - hope all enjoy!!

SAASTE National Conference: Day two

Hope everybody enjoys today's programme.

The sessions look very interesting.

*   Barriers to practical work

*   ICT competencies of teachers

*   Teaching the periodic table by using technology

*   Learning science through practical work

    ...

    ...

         NICE!

Yesterday's post referred to a chemistry workshop done by professor Jerry A Bell. Click here for more information about this interesting man!

SAASTE National Conference

Some of our teachers at the SAASTE conference!

Jerry Bell doing a chemistry workshop

SAASTE National Conference

Twenty three of Lejweleputswa's teachers are going to attend the National Conference of the South African Association of Science and Technology Educators (SAASTE) that will be held from 6 to 9 July 2015 at the main campus of the University of South Africa (UNISA).



The theme of conference is "Pushing the Boundaries of Science and Technology: Investing in our Future".

The delegates from Lejweleputswa are: Mr MR Chona (Oziel Selele), Mr SJ Hlapane (Mamelang-Thuto), Mr A Hlwempu (Ithabeleng), Ms M Khunyeli (Mamello), Ms MM Leeu (Kheleng), Mr M Lenyora (Lebogang), Ms M Lichakane (Kheleng), Mr RAB Magome (Meloding), Ms SM Maikgosho (LA Wesi), Ms A Malao (LA Wesi), Ms BP Mbele (Lephola), Ms MG Mochafo (Teto), Ms TM Mokomele (Teto), Mr MV Mokoteli (Lephola), Ms MS Moleme (Tikwana), Mr JM Mosehle (Kgololosego), Mr MG Ntsane (Tikwana), Mr BL Phatlane (Oziel Selele), Mr M Ponase (LA Wesi), Mr DM Ramabodu (Oziel Selele), Mr DS Ramolelekoa (Sekgweng), Mr P Selebano (Kheleng) and Mr L Thinane (Kheleng).

More info on the conference and on SAASTE is available here and here.

We wish our teachers all the best. 

Enjoy!

Bon Voyage!

We would love to hear from them. Please leave comments below.

SAASTE Biennial National Conference

The 7th Biennial National SAASTE Conference is scheduled for 6-9 July 2015 at the Main Campus of Unisa. Click here and here for more information. If you would like to attend the conference, please contact your subject adviser.