NSTA has embarked upon a significant and substantial commitment to international science education. Beginning with its groundbreaking report entitled Developing a World View for Science Education: In North America and Beyond (PDF), NSTA initiated activity on many fronts.
Guidance and input on international efforts and developing strategies for implementing these efforts, is provided by our International Advisory Board.
The ultimate goal of all NSTA international activities is to engage more American teachers of science in international opportunities with the intent that they will become better teachers in their own classrooms and better impart the global dimensions of science to their students.
Among the efforts to connect science educators from various countries, NSTA has held four international conferences during our national conferences in 2006 (PDF), 2007 (PDF), 2008 (PDF), and 2009 (PDF). Planning is currently underway for 2010 at NSTA’s National Conference on Science Education in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 17–21 March 2010. On Thursday, March 18, 2010, NSTA will have a special day dedicated to science education from an international perspective. The day will focus on Global Conversations in Science Education with the theme of "Assessing Student Understanding of Science: Perspectives and Solutions." This is a ticketed event (M-2), open to all registered attendees of the NSTA National Conference on Science Education (at no additional cost).
In support of NSTA’s mission “To promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all,” NSTA is pleased to announce a membership category for our international colleagues—the NSTA International e-Membership. This special membership offers international science educators electronic access to all of our programs, products, and services.
In addition, recognizing the valuable contributions to be gained by working together, the GLOBE Program and NSTA have agreed to work together to identify areas of mutual benefit and common goals where synergistic benefits exist. Joint international activities are announced at NSTA International events.