10 Good reasons to Join a Subject Association

1,) Access to current and developing specialist subject knowledge and expertise.
2,) Regular subject focused updates via high quality professional journals.
3,) Access to a dedicated website designed to support specialist subject knowledge and skills.
4,) Access to publications and teaching and learning materials, usually with substantial discounts.
5,) High quality CPD including subject specific conferences at discounted prices.
6,) Networking with other professionals – belonging to a specialist 'community of practice' with the possibility of joining working groups, committees or research projects.
7,) Opportunities to play an active role in developing and promoting subject focused teaching and learning.
8,) Evidencing professional standards for teaching and preparing and enhancing 'threshold' applications.
9,) Curriculum development and subject leadership – subject associations engage with government bodies and policy makers promoting subject specific support.
10,) Advocacy for the subject in educational forums – supporting and providing active advice to influence policy formulation.