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Members Free Webinar Series
FREE for SASTA Members
SASTA is presenting a series of fabulous workshops with expert presenters. These live online workshops will be interactive and innovative. Registration is free for all SASTA members.
2026 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Running the Room - How to Manage Behaviour in the Labs
Presenter: Oliwia Derda and Daniel Mawhinney, St Columba College
Creating a calm, respectful, and productive learning environment is essential for every classroom, but in the science lab, where safety and engagement go hand in hand, managing behaviour becomes even more critical.
In this workshop, we draw on our collective experiences to explore how effective behaviour management underpins great science learning. Labs present unique challenges and opportunities, and we will explore how consistent routines, clear expectations, and proactive teacher presence support both safety and student engagement.
We will unpack the idea that “behaviour is a curriculum”, something that must be explicitly taught, reinforced, and modelled, and examine how this concept plays out in a science classroom. From the first moment students enter the lab, how we establish norms, respond to disruption, and maintain focus has a direct impact on learning outcomes.
Together, we will explore ready-to-implement strategies, setting up lab expectations, and de-escalation tools and techniques for resetting class culture. This session offers practical tools, shared expertise, and the opportunity to refine your approach to managing behaviours in the labs.
Details
Date:
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 18/02/2026
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Complimentary Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Presenter: Oliwia Derda and Daniel Mawhinney, St Columba College
Creating a calm, respectful, and productive learning environment is essential for every classroom, but in the science lab, where safety and engagement go hand in hand, managing behaviour becomes even more critical.
In this workshop, we draw on our collective experiences to explore how effective behaviour management underpins great science learning. Labs present unique challenges and opportunities, and we will explore how consistent routines, clear expectations, and proactive teacher presence support both safety and student engagement.
We will unpack the idea that “behaviour is a curriculum”, something that must be explicitly taught, reinforced, and modelled, and examine how this concept plays out in a science classroom. From the first moment students enter the lab, how we establish norms, respond to disruption, and maintain focus has a direct impact on learning outcomes.
Together, we will explore ready-to-implement strategies, setting up lab expectations, and de-escalation tools and techniques for resetting class culture. This session offers practical tools, shared expertise, and the opportunity to refine your approach to managing behaviours in the labs.
2026 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: How to teach Science in composite classrooms
Presenter: Liz Gehling, Ardtornish Primary School
Intended audience: primary (R-6) teachers
This webinar will present strategies for teaching composite classes across a site, backed by classroom-tested examples. Participants will also receive resources designed to assist in implementing these approaches within their own educational sites.
Details
Date:
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Online
Bookings close: 03/03/2026
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Student Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Life Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
| Complimentary Member (1 day) | $0.00 |
Description
Presenter: Liz Gehling, Ardtornish Primary School
Intended audience: primary (R-6) teachers
This webinar will present strategies for teaching composite classes across a site, backed by classroom-tested examples. Participants will also receive resources designed to assist in implementing these approaches within their own educational sites.