I have a vested interest in asking this question, having recently been elected as the President of a subject association in Australia (the Social and Citizenship Education of Australia [SCEAA]). Our membership is comprised of teachers, teacher educators, and educators in cultural institutions. I think that they matter as: bringing together teachers with like-minded interests and areas of expertise and a sharing of practice (in our case at bi-annual conferences); networks for communication of latest subject-related news and updates; advocacy organizations with policy-makers and key educational agencies; and as sharing subject-related good practice and research with teachers (in our case via a professional academic journal). The list can be extended. But what do others think?
idea is good, during meeting many other issues may arise, involvement of all types of old and new communities should be ensured
Thanks for your response, Mustaq.
You are right that subject associations are great forums for networking around issues of common interest and to think about opportunities to liaise with other like-minded organizations and communities (and possibly seek out partners). At a different subject association gathering this week I was reminded further of research collaboration possibilities and outcomes that can arise out of professional subject associations and also of the value of professional associations in supporting early career researchers.
Have you found professional associations to be helpful in your working context?
Regards. Peter
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