By 2013 the Learning areas of Mathematics, Science, English and History of the Australian Curriculum are to be assessed in all Australian states. Join educational consultants Amanda Dressing and Karen Green as they deliver a practical, hands-on workshop that unpacks the Australian Curriculum. The relationships between the Achievement standards, Content descriptions and Elaborations are explore More

Use the tools and techniques of yoga, mindfulness, visualisation, relaxation, breathing and personal development exercises to build a positive learning environment in your primary (Year 3-6) years classroom. * Receive impactful exercises for Happiness, Self-Esteem, Positive Self-Talk, Gratitude, Confidence & Self- Image * Learn to build and foster a positive learning environment by incorporati More

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

This ONLINE course is based on the best selling 'And Gladly Teach,' a teacher handbook for fostering student engagement and building cooperative classrooms. AGT is designed around a simple idea: that teachers want practical, easy-to-use examples of how to put the latest thinking on teaching into their everyday classrooms. Indeed the test for whether or not an activity made in into the book was not More

This course aims to give you a clear understanding of technology as a tool for English learning. With lots of examples, discussion forums and learning activities, you will have the opportunity to explore free online learning tools. You’ll also have the chance to develop skills and resources to use in your own classroom. Meeting in the real world with other teachers at your own school, you will w More

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This ONLINE course introduces One Note which is a standard application on the Digital Education Revolution laptops, and is part of Microsoft Office 2007 and later. It requires only a basic level of computer skill and knowledge to make full use of its capabilities. Be more organised and make your classroom life easier with this amazing program which can be customised to suit your personal and or More

Increasingly, in a world where knowledge itself is constantly growing and evolving, students need to develop a set of skills, behaviours and dispositions, or general capabilities that apply across subject-based content. This workshop will examine: what exactly is meant by personalisation; what aspects of schooling should we personalise; and which teacher and learner skills are needed to implement More

This ONLINE course is based on the best selling 'And Gladly Teach,' a teacher handbook for fostering student engagement and building cooperative classrooms. AGT is designed around a simple idea: that teachers want practical, easy-to-use examples of how to put the latest thinking on teaching into their everyday classrooms. Indeed the test for whether or not an activity made in into the book was not More

The research is unequivocal - the teacher student relationship is the most important factor in promoting an effective learning environment and positive behaviour. What does this mean in practice? How can we build healthy, constructive, engaging relationships with our students? What do we do? What do we say? How can we be in charge of a teaching situation without trying to control our students. 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

This day course addresses the roles and responsibilities of leaders and how this impacts on raising standards. Aspects the course will examine are: - How effectively school leaders set clear direction promoting high quality education? - Are challenging targets and systematic tracking of pupil performance used to raise standards? - Are approaches to school improvement open and do they More