STAM MISSION
STATEMENT
To promote and support the
development of science education for teachers and students of
Manitoba.
PRIORIZED GOAL STATEMENTS
1. To promote leadership in science education.
to be
an umbrella group for other science organizations
to
work with local, national, and international science organizations
to
prepare science educators for changes in science and technology
2. To develop and support a wide range of professional development
opportunities for Manitoba educators.
to
provide and support workshops on a variety of topics
to
produce a major interdisciplinary inservice day for science
educators
3. To be proactive in curriculum development and review.
to
review new curriculum materials
to
make recommendations on curricular issues as necessary
4. To communicate with science educators and science related
organizations.
to link
with other professional bodies and organizations
to
communicate directly with STAM members
5. To support science education through awards and grants.
to
administer the "Science Teacher of the Year Award"
to
administer the Canada Wide Science Foundation for science activities
of Manitoba students
