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Professional learning opportunities
Are you a new graduate teacher? Explore ways to enrich classroom practice and connect with the Australian Curriculum (HASS, Civics & Citizenship, and History) by immersing yourself in the learning programs offered by the Migration Museum, the Centre of Democracy, and the Parliament of South Australia. Suitable for primary and secondary teachers. Tuesday 23 January 9:30am – 2:30pm. Free registration but places are limited – register at schools@centreofdemocracy.sa.gov.au or 8207 7580 by 19 January.
Little Lessons Australia presents:
- Mark Le Messurier Life-success Activities and Conversation Between Teachers and Students. Friday 19 January, 9:00am – 1:00pm at the South Adelaide Football Club, 1 Lovelock Drive, Noarlunga Downs. For more information or to book click here.
- Teaching ‘Gateway’ Skills to Reading Success: Phonological Awareness with Dr Karyn Carson. Wednesday 17 January, 8:30am-12:30pm, Flagstaff Hill Golf Club, Memford Way, Flagstaff Hill. For more information or to book click here.
All workshops are being held at the Henley Beach Surf Life-Saving Club, 246 Esplanade, Henley Beach. For more information click the links above or call Margaret Menner on 0439 768 163.
The 2018 Psychology Summer Conference is a one day intensive conference that allows science teachers to develop teaching methods and resources within the Psychology stream. Friday 19 January, 9:00am-4:00pm at the Education Development Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh. To find out more click here. To book, by 16 January, click here.
The University of Adelaide offers the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults for people who are interested in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Australia or overseas and wish to gain a qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Find out more information here.
How to teach Aboriginal Art is on at the Radford Auditorium at the Art Gallery of South Australia on Wednesday 17 January, 9:30am – 4:30pm. Educators $95 and pre-service educators $60. Book here.
Music and Fun is offering a day long workshop for early childhood educators interested in obtaining fresh ideas for their music programmes. All attendees receive two CDs and two accompanying books containing over 60 songs and activities. Saturday 20th January, 9.15am – 4:00pm at St Matt's Church, 146 Kensington Road, Marryatville. Cost $120. To register email info@musicandfun.com.au. For more information click here.
DECD Teacher Leaders
If you are seeking to advance your career during 2018, DECD is offering professional development support to help you achieve national certification as lead or highly accomplished teachers.
Teachers who express interest in applying for national certification during Term 1 2018 will have the following benefits available to them:
- the application fee of $650 will be waived
- a professional development program will be offered
- participants can ask to be matched with a nationally certified teacher as a mentor (priority will be given to participants in category 1-3 sites)
- 2 funded release days will be allocated to each participant.
For further information regarding eligibility or to express interest visit the DECD intranet or call Belinda Radcliffe, Program Manager Teacher Certification on 8226 4377.
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Teach Dance ‘Like a Pro’- a workshop for school teachers. Stomping Ground Studios, 9 Stepney Street, Stepney, 9:00am-3:00pm, Sunday 21 January. Cost $185. For more information and to book click here.
Autism SA
- Creating Inclusive School Environments for Students on the Autism Spectrum a hands-on workshop that considers elements that contribute to an inclusive environment. Wednesday 24 January, 9:30am-4:00pm, members $165, non-members $175.
The workshop will be held at Autism SA, 262 Marion Road, Netley. Find our more information here. More workshops in our next issue.
Primary Maths Association professional development
Preschool Educators
Friday 12th January
- 9.00am-1.00pm - Making a Mathematical Start in 2018!
- 1.30-3.30pm - What Measurement Matters in Preschool
Wednesday 17th January
- 4.00-5.30pm Noticing STEM in Preschool Play
R-7 Educators
Thursday 11th January
- 9.00am-1.00pm Driving Critical and Creative Thinking in Your Learning Space in 2018
Friday 12th January
- 1.00-4.00pm - Financial Mathematics – Making it Real
Monday 15th January
- 9.00am-1.00pm - Developing a Year Overview in Mathematics
- 1.30-4.00pm - Visualising
- 1.30-4.00pm - Mathematical Inquiry
Tuesday 16th January
- 9.00am-3.30pm - Developing Powerful Learners of and with Our Counting System
Wednesday 17th January
- 9.00am-3.30pm - Developing Powerful Learners of and with Calculating
- 9.00am-12.00pm - Exploring Questions in a Mathematics Programme
- 9.00am-12.00pm - Putting the Critical and Creative Thinking Capability to Work in STEM Learning
- 1.00-4.00pm - STEM: Integrating Mathematics and Science
Thursday 18th January
- 9.00am-12.00pm - Changing Children’s Views of Mathematics
- 1.00-3.30pm - So What Are Tmes Tables All About?
For Leaders
Friday 12th January
- 9.00am-12.00pm - Mathematics for 2020: A Leadership Lens
For booking details click here. For more information email: primarymaths@bigpond.com. Session costs start from $66 per participant (inc GST) or $55 if you come with a colleague!
Temporary Relief Teachers
Monday 15th January
- 9:00am-1:00pm - Creating an Engaging and Supportive Learning Day
Early Career Educators
Tuesday 16th January
- 9.00am-1.00pm - Creating and Maintaining a Supportive and Safe Learning Environment in 2018
- Thursday 11th January - 9.00am-1.00pm Australian Curriculum: Have you got it all together?
For booking details click here. For more information email: ljourney@bigpond.com. Session costs start from $66 per participant (inc GST) or $55 if you come with a colleague!
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