Wondering how to improve teaching and learning across your school? This course will explore the benefits and importance of Learning Communities in schools and the enhanced teaching and learning that results from such teamwork. The Lesson Study Model will be explored as a means of developing teaching practice within schools. Teachers will also be taken through the Action Research model developed b More

MAI00Moving Along in Community and Family StudiesCourse rating:

This is a course suitable for new and less experienced teachers of Year 12 CAFS. The two cores "Groups in Context" and "Research Methodology" will be covered. This course will improve your confidence and ability to teach these aspects of the HSC course. Different strategies will be examined to enhance student learning. There will be a useful booklet of material supplied to you. More

OAS00Organising a successful overseas student excursionCourse rating:

Feel confident taking small or large groups of students overseas to Asia or Europe. Find out how to manage: building a school culture for overseas trips; attracting the right students; selling the trip to the school community; completing successful trip applications and linking the objectives to syllabus outcomes; orientation lessons; choosing and working with the right travel company; building li More

PIC00Progressing in Community and Family StudiesCourse rating:

This course is designed for new and inexperienced teachers of Year 12 Community and Family Studies. It covers the core "Parenting and Caring" and the option "Individuals and Work". This course will improve your confidence and ability to teach these aspects of the HSC course. Different strategies will be examined to enhance student learning. There will be a useful booklet of material supplied to y More

The most important factor contributing to the teaching and learning in schools is the teacher. As teachers we are always searching for ways in which to develop the learning of our students. This course draws on the research of John Hattie to present the most effective teaching practices and how to develop them in the classroom. Teachers will be provided with a number of strategies and methods for More

TCA00Teaching Community and Family StudiesCourse rating:

This course will suit new and less experienced teachers of this course. Course concepts and teaching strategies will be covered. The course will involve examination of key concepts, discussions, role plays and a few games that can be used in a classroom setting. Examination tips and strategies will also be provided. Teaching Community and Family Studies can be both fun and fulfilling so this cours More