Curriculum, Literacy and Numeracy Description:
The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics includes the proficiencies of understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning to promote student learning and independence in Mathematical tasks. These proficiencies enable students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing mathematical strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems efficiently. An experienced and expert... Details
When: March 22, 2023
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Catering for all learners Description:
Students and children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are members of almost every class group in every school. The course will cover a basic understanding of the characteristics of ADHD and how it manifests in the classroom or the group, and then the focus will be on engagement strategies that work with students with ADHD. Standards addressed: - 1.1.2... Details
When: March 22, 2023
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Classroom teaching strategies Description:
CRTs are often asked to teach at short notice, and often the regular teacher hasn’t left a lesson plan. This course explores creating learning intentions quickly that link in with what the students are leaning. Learn the ways you can quickly assess student needs and communicate clear learning intentions to the students. Standards addressed: - 3.2.2 Plan, structure and... Details
When: April 11, 2023
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Staff and Student Wellbeing Description:
The effects of trauma can show up in different, unexpected ways and sometimes at unusual times. Focusing on trauma is particularly important after the last 2 years of covid- more children may be experiencing trauma than ever before. Supporting children who have experienced trauma requires attention to the detail of decisions made in how to handle situations. In this session the presenter will focus on... Details
When: April 11, 2023
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Student wellbeing Description:
With increased awareness of mental health disorders in society it can be tricky to recognise and understand the various issues that people may be facing and how to deal with these issues when they occur. In this session we will unpack and explore different aspects of mental health that may be faced within a school environment and discuss appropriate guidelines around how to be a first responder and to provide... Details
When: April 11, 2023
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Staff and Student Wellbeing Description:
Risky play is a natural part of children's play and is defined as a thrilling and exciting activity that involves a risk of physical injury; and play that provides opportunities for challenge, testing limits, exploring boundaries and learning about injury risk (Sandseter, 2007; Little & Wyver, 2008). According to Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter, there are six different categories of risky play: Great heights, ... Details
When: April 11, 2023
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Curriculum, Literacy and Numeracy Description:
The Victorian Curriculum: English F-10 describes writing as ‘the active process of conceiving, planning, composing, editing and publishing a range of texts … using appropriate language for particular purposes or occasions, both formal and informal, to express and represent ideas and experiences, and to reflect on these aspects’. It is a complex skill to master well and the greater your repertoire of... Details
When: April 11, 2023
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Curriculum, Literacy and Numeracy Description:
Teachers of students at all levels and ages have an important contribution to make to the treaty process in Victoria and the ongoing discussion about Reconciliation in Australia. In this session the presenter will explore opportunities that are available to CRTs to integrate First Nations content into daily teaching routines. This will include resources, people, stories and content that can assist... Details
When: April 11, 2023
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Assessment and Feedback Description:
Positive ways to redirect and refocus student and teachers actions to improve performance and open up opportunities Standards addressed: - 5.1.2 Assess learning
- 5.2.2 Provide feedback to learners about their learning
Course Length: 3.5 hours Presenter: Lori... Details
When: April 12, 2023
Where: East Geelong
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Instructional strategies Description:
Teachers should be constantly engaged in adjusting their teaching to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences for all students. This is frequently described as the need to 'differentiate teaching'. In this session the presenter will identify the three areas within a teacher's control where differentiation can be introduced - curriculum planning, your approach to classroom instruction (or teaching... Details
When: April 13, 2023
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Staff and Student Wellbeing Description:
In this session you will be encouraged to: 1. Reflect on your individual talents and strengths and look for ways to build them into your work to make your day more enjoyable and productive. 2. Learn to take advantage of micro-moments in your day to set and achieve learning goals and actively collaborate with others. 3. Understand your mindset and use it to effectively manage workload and expectations.... Details
When: April 14, 2023
Where: Morwell, VIC
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Professional Identity and Career Development Description:
This course explores The Victorian Teaching Profession's Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics, and how it applies to CRTs. This session is important to support your understanding of the obligations and responsibilities that come with accepting your status as a professional teacher. We shuld take pride in upholding a code of conduct and ethical standard that apply just to our profession. The... Details
When: May 3, 2023
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Behaviour Management and the Classroom Environment Description:
This course addresses the basics of behaviour management, examining the role that content, relationships and teaching and learning strategies play in creating a conducive, positive learning environment. This session is designed to support teachers in strengthening their approach to classroom management. The focus will be on what to think, say and do that address these behaviours... Details
When: May 3, 2023
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Professional Identity and Career Development Description:
The AITSL Standards have become a framework by which teachers can measure the development in their career, and assess their own practice. There are three areas for a teacher to consider - Professional Practice, Professional Knowledge and Professional Engagement and they are defined for Graduate, Proficient, Highly Accomplished and Lead stages of teaching. Understand the breadth of the... Details
When: May 17, 2023
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Catering for all learners Description:
Dyslexia is among the most common learning disorders in school classrooms. It is important that all teachers understand identifying factors for dyslexia. It is equally important that every teacher has strategies that they can apply to support the learning of students with dyslexia. Standards addressed: - 1.5.2 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of... Details
When: May 17, 2023
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