About Us

The Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) was founded in 1957 as a non-political, non-religious, and not-for-profit professional association. With a humble beginning of 16 members, the association has evolved into a robust organization boasting a membership exceeding 15,000. Organized into 36 State branches and the Federal Capital Territory branch at Abuja, STAN has played a pivotal role in shaping science education in Nigeria.

VISION
To be at the forefront of promoting excellence in the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through culturally-relevant, innovative, and transformative models, addressing regional development challenges.

MISSION
To cultivate a cadre of innovative and transformative teachers who inspire learning in STEM subjects. This will be achieved through the delivery of a range of engaging, contextual, and technology-mediated teacher professional development programs, academic conferences, science fairs and workshops. These programs aim to address regional development challenges and foster the development of 21st-century skills and leadership.

OBJECTIVES
STAN's objectives include offering unique STEM training, implementing transformative teacher development for regional challenges, and fostering 21st-century skills. The association aims to empower teachers through leadership opportunities, enhance collaboration among science teachers, and keep them updated on science and industry developments.

ACHIEVEMENTS
STAN has successfully organized national workshops through its fifteen subject panels, covering areas such as Agricultural Science, Basic Science, Chemistry, and more. These workshops are rotated among the various States of the Federation, facilitating widespread engagement and knowledge dissemination.
As STAN continues to grow and evolve, it remains committed to its vision of promoting excellence in STEM education and preparing teachers to meet the challenges of a dynamic world. The association's dedication to its mission ensures that it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of science education in Nigeria.

THE ROLE OF STAN IN SCIENCE EDUCATION CURRICULUM REFORMATION
The STAN is a professional body inaugurated in October, 1957 in the lecture theatre of Kings College, Lagos through the efforts of Late Chief F. I. Ajumogobia and other founding father of STAN namely; Professor Chimere Ikoku, Tunde Yoloye and Messrs. Dotun Oyewole, Femi Oyewole and J. A. Bamijoko. The aims of the Association at its inception according to STAN (1973) were:

+ To promote cooperation among science teachers in Nigeria with a view to raising the standard of science education in the country.
+ To provide a forum for discussion by science teachers on matters of common interest.
+ To help science teachers keep in touch with development in science and its application to industry and commerce
+ To popularize science - To cooperate with and affiliate to other societies and bodies with related interest.

Since inauguration, the Association had over the years devoted its effort to science education curriculum innovation and renewal by translating national and educational objectives into curricula and teaching objectives through the development of curricula designed to help individuals attain cognition,

THE ROLE OF CESAC IN SCIENCE EDUCATION CURRICULUM REFORMATION
The CESAC was established in 1968, as a support to national effort to evolve a more suitable system of education that is continually adapted and responsive to the nation’s economic and social aspirations. Part of the Center’s functions at inception include the following (CESAC, 1983)

- To promote the modernization of curricula in Nigeria at all levels and to introduce change and innovation into our educational system through curriculum development and renewal.
- To engage in original research in the field of comparative education and curriculum development.
- To arrange from time to time well prepared reconnaissance survey of general and technical education in foreign countries with a view to investigating recent developments in approaches and techniques as would be adaptable to the Nigerian situation.
- To organize teacher education programmes for the introduction of new approaches and for professional growth of teachers.
- To assist in the preparation and publication of curriculum materials and textbooks developed by the centre.
- The educational activities of CESAC on curriculum development was centred on the secondary level with special attention directed at six school subjects namely: sciences, mathematics, technical and vocational studies, social studies, english language and moral education. Other science related subject areas covered include the following: woodwork, metal work, technical drawing, auto-mechanics, building construction, basic electronics and applied electricity.