Evaluating the benefits of teacher training in Einsteinian science. The Einstein-First school science education program developed by this team has been taken up by more than 50 schools and was launche

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Evaluating the benefits of teacher training in Einsteinian science. The Einstein-First school science education program developed by this team has been taken up by more than 50 schools and was launched nationally in 2023. It aims to revitalise physical science education across school years 3-10. With early introduction of modern concepts we aim to allow everyone to share the revelations of modern science and our best understanding of the universe. Micro-credential courses and other training vehicles have seen teachers develop confidence and enthusiasm for the new materials. This proposal will evaluate and optimise the teacher training programs, and measure the outcomes in terms of our primary goals of encouraging more students, and especially girls, to choose STEM options with view to future careers.. Scheme: Linkage Projects. Field: 3903 - Education Systems. Lead: Em/Prof David Blair