Science Teacher Annie Martin Shares Insights on Guiding Students for Australian Museum's Eureka Prizes Film Competition
Annie Martin, a science educator with over three decades of experience, discusses her approach to mentoring students for the Australian Museum's School Science Eureka Prize film competition. Martin, who has guided numerous students to recognition in the awards, emphasizes developing students' ability to communicate scientific concepts creatively. She outlines her mentoring strategy involving regular check-ins and peer feedback sessions. Martin also provides practical advice on film production using accessible technology and stresses the importance of selecting engaging topics. Her contributions to science education were acknowledged with the 2023 NSW Premier's Prize for Innovation in STEM Teaching.
Key facts
- Annie Martin has taught science for more than 30 years and currently works at St Aloysius College in Rozelle
- She mentors students for the Australian Museum's School Science Eureka Prize film competition, with many achieving recognition
- Martin received the 2023 NSW Premier's Prize for Innovation in STEM Teaching for her educational contributions
Entities
Institutions
- Australian Museum
- St Aloysius College
- Science Teachers' Association of NSW
- NESA
Locations
- Rozelle
- NSW