ICASE Anniversary Book
Founded in 1973, the organisation is known as the International Council of Associations for Science Education in English. In French, it is known as the Federation International des Associations de Professeurs de Sciences; while its name in Spanish is the Federación International de Asociaciones de Profesores de Ciencias. ICASE is the recognised contracted name of the organisation in all
languages. ICASE may also be referred to as the Council.
The objectives of ICASE are to:
– extend and enhance the quality of formal and non-formal science and technology education for all, with particular reference to the children and youth of the world;
– provide and support activities and opportunities that will enhance formal and non-formal science and technology education throughout the world;
– assist and support all members and other organisations throughout the world that are involved in formal and non-formal science and technology education;
– establish and maintain an international communication network for member organisations and their members involved in formal and non-formal science and
technology education; and
– encourage and support the establishment and development of professional science and technology organisations, especially teacher organisations in all
countries.
ICASE provides opportunities for member organisations and their representatives to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all through: connections to the members of other science organisations around the world; opportunities to serve in ICASE international leadership positions, on standing committees, and involvement with international research initiatives; communication venues to disseminate information internationally to the members of international science organisations through the ICASE listserv, newsletter, and peer-reviewed ICASE journal; collaborative funding opportunities to promote science education at regional levels; and organisation of ICASE World Conferences, regional events, and workshops
providing opportunities for professional development and networking.
In this handbook, we bring you snippets, as well as many pictures provided by ICASE members, documenting ICASE activities and accomplishments that have occurred over the past 50 years. Please read on.