ACS00Advanced Comparative Study - 'Frankenstein' and 'Blade Runner'Course rating:

This elective explores via paired texts, how texts can reflect their context.Evaluation of how similar content, values, ideas or styles can be found in texts that have been composed in different times. More

AMB00Advanced Module B-HamletCourse rating:

This course will include a detailed deconstruction of the prescribed text as well as an examination of the delivery strategies that add student skill building and interpretive analysis. In this course the following will be covered: 1. Examination of module focus for Critical Study 2. Close deconstruction and evaluation of Hamlet in relation to the Syllabus Rubric 3. Development of student inte More

CSO00Close Study of Text - Wilfred OwenCourse rating:

Detailed analysis of Wilfred Owen's poetry. Evaluation of how the structure, content and language features of his poetry communicate meaning and shape audience interpretation and response. Close study of several poems which are set for study as well as methods for developing student response skills. More

CWW00Developing Voices: Successful Creative Writing in the classroomCourse rating:

Producing successful creative writing can be a challenge, yet the process rewards students immensely by developing their empathy and written expression. This course will present a number of creative writing practices to enhance your creative writing lessons for senior students. Teachers will explore how to make the creative writing process stimulating, enjoyable and accessible to all students. Te More

DER00Digital Education Revolution :"One Note"Course rating:

One Note comes as a standard application on the Digital Education Revolution laptops, and is part of Microsoft Office 2007. It requires only a basic amount of computer skill and knowledge to make full use of its capabilities. Learn how to make your life easier with this amazing program which can be easily customised to suit personal, and subject specific needs. During this course you will learn ho More

E1E00Extension 1 English - Science FictionCourse rating:

Exploring the Science Fiction genre and the roles of science and technology in the representation of new worlds. A range of concerns, styles and textual forms will be examined but textual focus will be on only TWO of the four prescribed texts, 'Brave New World' and 'Neuromancer'. Workshop aims to familiarize participants with syllabus demands, course content, skills and knowledge. Evaluation of More

E1G00Extension 1 Genre-Crime WritingCourse rating:

Genre-Crime Writing will involve: -Defining Genre and Crime Writing -Defining key conventions, tenets, motifs and writing styles -Deconstructing crime writing elements in prescribed texts 'The Skull Beneath the Skin', 'The Real Inspector Hound' and 'Rear Window' -Development of student examination skills for the critical and creative sections of the Extension 1 paper -Examination of possi More

EXR00Exploring RomanticismCourse rating:

This course involves the clarification of core content and skills needed to develop contextual and conceptual understanding for the Romanticism, Extension 1 elective. Key ideals and ways of thinking will be examined through an evaluation of 'Wuthering Heights'and the poetry of Coleridge and Keats. Suitable related Romanticist texts will also be discussed. One session will focus in particular on ho More

PHE00Photoshop ElementsCourse rating:

Photoshop Elements is an essential program to edit and create basic graphics in your classroom. Learn to harness basic skills in image editing, create gif images for websites, colour correction, and utilise the tools in Elements. Participants will become familiar with Photoshop Elements interface and tools.Photoshop Elements software is included on all laptops issued by the State Government and is More

SMA00Stop Motion AnimationCourse rating:

A practical course where you will create a stop motion film using animation software. Teachers will be provided with a teaching framework to take back into the classroom. A program outline, visual resources and worksheets will be to make this a workable unit in the classroom. Teachers will work in small groups, developing a narrative, map out a storyboard, create set & characters for their film, 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

TNA00The new Australian Curriculum: An English teacher's guide.Course rating:

In the face of the largest change to Australian Education since the Public Education Acts of the 1880s, this course aims to provide some more certainty for English teachers in upcoming curriculum change, supplying rigorous yet practical approaches to new and recycled teaching resources. PRESENTER: David Hastie has taught HSC and International Baccalaureate English for 15 years in a range of NSW More