Workshops
More workshops will be added and some may change days. A "live" version is here
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Friday
Skill-based learning
Leadership in learning means helping students acquire skills that may be useful for anything that the future may hold. It is the explicit teaching of creative and critical thinking skills which would put the students in a better position as 21st-century learners. This is what my workshop would be about. How to teach students to think outside the box and how to train them in solving unfamiliar problems. They would undertaking activities that explicitly teach thinking skills, research skills and coming up with resources of their own to help students document their learning journey.
Leadership in learning means helping students acquire skills that may be useful for anything that the future may hold. It is the explicit teaching of creative and critical thinking skills which would put the students in a better position as 21st-century learners. This is what my workshop would be about. How to teach students to think outside the box and how to train them in solving unfamiliar problems. They would undertaking activities that explicitly teach thinking skills, research skills and coming up with resources of their own to help students document their learning journey.
Learning Progressions and PLAN2 for High Schools
This enables teachers to lead colleagues through the Learning Progressions and Areas of Focus using PLAN2. These progressions describe observable indicators to assist teachers to develop targeted teaching and learning programs to improve student learning outcomes. Hands on practice using the PLAN2 training site. Analysis of their school's Best Start Kindergarten or Best Start Y7 results using SCOUT or PLAN2. Setting up Areas of Focus to support student learning in Science or Maths using PLAN2.
This session is repeated on Saturday.
This enables teachers to lead colleagues through the Learning Progressions and Areas of Focus using PLAN2. These progressions describe observable indicators to assist teachers to develop targeted teaching and learning programs to improve student learning outcomes. Hands on practice using the PLAN2 training site. Analysis of their school's Best Start Kindergarten or Best Start Y7 results using SCOUT or PLAN2. Setting up Areas of Focus to support student learning in Science or Maths using PLAN2.
This session is repeated on Saturday.
Integrating technology in mathematics, science and STEM: understanding your school's technology landscape to enhance student engagement in learning
For technology use to be cost-effective and optimised for student learning and teacher practice, it is important for school teachers and leaders to understand the 'technology landscape' in their schools. The landscape includes an understanding on the localised influences on technology use and how they interact to support or diminish technology use in classrooms.
Delegates will also explore the concept of student engagement and why it is critical for student learning.
The delegates would be introduced to the Technology Integration Pyramid and would undertake activities to assess their school's technology landscape using the Pyramid as a scaffold. The delegates would leave with an action plan to assist with effective technology use in their schools
For technology use to be cost-effective and optimised for student learning and teacher practice, it is important for school teachers and leaders to understand the 'technology landscape' in their schools. The landscape includes an understanding on the localised influences on technology use and how they interact to support or diminish technology use in classrooms.
Delegates will also explore the concept of student engagement and why it is critical for student learning.
The delegates would be introduced to the Technology Integration Pyramid and would undertake activities to assess their school's technology landscape using the Pyramid as a scaffold. The delegates would leave with an action plan to assist with effective technology use in their schools
Rising to the challenge - improving student outcomes through effective task design
The proposed workshop discusses a 'whole faculty' or 'community of schools' approach to reviving science education in schools. School and faculty leaders, as well as classroom teachers who aspire to instil change in science instruction will benefit from this workshop. In addition to the presentation, teachers will engage in interactive activities that include analysis of syllabuses and HSC outcomes, as well as the design of effective learning and assessment activities. Delegates will work in small groups to achieve the outcomes of the workshop.
The proposed workshop discusses a 'whole faculty' or 'community of schools' approach to reviving science education in schools. School and faculty leaders, as well as classroom teachers who aspire to instil change in science instruction will benefit from this workshop. In addition to the presentation, teachers will engage in interactive activities that include analysis of syllabuses and HSC outcomes, as well as the design of effective learning and assessment activities. Delegates will work in small groups to achieve the outcomes of the workshop.
CV and interview preparation for Aspiring Head Teachers and DP's (Secondary)
Provide expertise information on advice from a High School Principal who is Science/Maths Trained. Discussion and Q&A style workshop
Provide expertise information on advice from a High School Principal who is Science/Maths Trained. Discussion and Q&A style workshop
CV Writing for Executive Positions (Primary)
Developing the skills to address leadership criteria in EOI's and the Merit Selection process. Includes using the teaching standards to support this process. Delegates will begin with a presentation pertaining to the application process, provided with examples of CV writing and participate in writing draft points for an application. Opportunities for explicit feedback will be provided.
Developing the skills to address leadership criteria in EOI's and the Merit Selection process. Includes using the teaching standards to support this process. Delegates will begin with a presentation pertaining to the application process, provided with examples of CV writing and participate in writing draft points for an application. Opportunities for explicit feedback will be provided.
Leading Change
We will have a first look at the ICT Digital Maturity Framework. A leadership tool based on the School Excellence Framework for school leaders to evaluate technology integration at 3 levels: Experience of the learner, digital teaching processes and leadership actions to support digital teaching processes.
In the workshop, we will analyse current school technology practices utilising the ICT Digital Maturity Framework. A tool based on the School Excellence Framework for school leaders to evaluate technology integration at 3 levels: Experience of the learner, digital teaching processes and leadership actions to support digital teaching processes.
The stem.T4L leaders will also showcase the latest technology available for schools and the resources available for teachers on the stem.T4L Learning Library to demonstrate how to improve technology integration.
We will have a first look at the ICT Digital Maturity Framework. A leadership tool based on the School Excellence Framework for school leaders to evaluate technology integration at 3 levels: Experience of the learner, digital teaching processes and leadership actions to support digital teaching processes.
In the workshop, we will analyse current school technology practices utilising the ICT Digital Maturity Framework. A tool based on the School Excellence Framework for school leaders to evaluate technology integration at 3 levels: Experience of the learner, digital teaching processes and leadership actions to support digital teaching processes.
The stem.T4L leaders will also showcase the latest technology available for schools and the resources available for teachers on the stem.T4L Learning Library to demonstrate how to improve technology integration.
Leading a Team
Leading by example in primary mathematics
Participants who attend this session will explore a number of practical classroom teaching strategies (such as intentional talk, quality questioning, choosing challenging tasks, differentiating) that benefit students' learning as well as building teacher knowledge. Katherin will show participants practices they can engage in to share with colleagues as part of leading primary mathematics by example. When teachers have a 'pedagogy playbook' they can lead professional learning from their classroom e.g. through demonstration lessons, team teaching, lesson study and reflective practices.
Access to SeeSaw app on their phone or ipad (not essential but will by helpful).
Participants who attend this session will explore a number of practical classroom teaching strategies (such as intentional talk, quality questioning, choosing challenging tasks, differentiating) that benefit students' learning as well as building teacher knowledge. Katherin will show participants practices they can engage in to share with colleagues as part of leading primary mathematics by example. When teachers have a 'pedagogy playbook' they can lead professional learning from their classroom e.g. through demonstration lessons, team teaching, lesson study and reflective practices.
Access to SeeSaw app on their phone or ipad (not essential but will by helpful).
Achievement in Chemistry and Physics: Linking Stage 5 outcomes with the demands of Stage 6
Leadership for learning is inherent in the aims of this workshop as it promotes a different method of planning and programming for Stage 5 Science. The goal is to highlight key areas in Stage 5 where vital concepts from the Stage 6 syllabuses can be introduced to students. High marks seem to be harder for students to achieve in Physics and Chemistry than in many other subjects. This is partly due to the significant differences in expectations and content difficulty between Stage 5 and Stage 6. Bridging this gap is important if we are to lead the education of the next generation of scientists. Curriculum leadership that maps Stage 5 outcomes to Stage 6 learning requirements could better prepare students for the rigours of Physics and Chemistry and promote greater understanding and achievement.
Leadership for learning is inherent in the aims of this workshop as it promotes a different method of planning and programming for Stage 5 Science. The goal is to highlight key areas in Stage 5 where vital concepts from the Stage 6 syllabuses can be introduced to students. High marks seem to be harder for students to achieve in Physics and Chemistry than in many other subjects. This is partly due to the significant differences in expectations and content difficulty between Stage 5 and Stage 6. Bridging this gap is important if we are to lead the education of the next generation of scientists. Curriculum leadership that maps Stage 5 outcomes to Stage 6 learning requirements could better prepare students for the rigours of Physics and Chemistry and promote greater understanding and achievement.
Teaching about current and topical science and its applications is essential for students to truly understand the impact of science on their lives and society.
Participants will investigate resources addressing current real-world science that have been developed by ANSTO Education Officers in conjunction with ANSTO scientists. These resources provide activities which enable students to use ICT skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking.
Participants will be empowered to lead and support colleagues within their school to select and use ICT with effective teaching strategies to expand student learning opportunities, and make content relevant and meaningful for their students. Leadership which focuses on improving learning and teaching has a significant impact on student achievement.
Participants will investigate resources addressing current real-world science that have been developed by ANSTO Education Officers in conjunction with ANSTO scientists. These resources provide activities which enable students to use ICT skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking.
Participants will be empowered to lead and support colleagues within their school to select and use ICT with effective teaching strategies to expand student learning opportunities, and make content relevant and meaningful for their students. Leadership which focuses on improving learning and teaching has a significant impact on student achievement.
Technology for Engagement
Leading and supporting staff in the engagement of students by giving students more ownership of their learning via the use of technology. Demonstrating and inviting delegates to explore OneNote and Google Classroom features as well as integrating digital technology coding as a method of demonstrating understanding.
Leading and supporting staff in the engagement of students by giving students more ownership of their learning via the use of technology. Demonstrating and inviting delegates to explore OneNote and Google Classroom features as well as integrating digital technology coding as a method of demonstrating understanding.
Leading curriculum change (science)
Overview of a faculty review process to inform the needs for change, discuss the opportunities for refreshment and renewal of pedagogy and programming, model the basic principles of coaching and the capability framework for change management and staff wellbeing.
Overview of a faculty review process to inform the needs for change, discuss the opportunities for refreshment and renewal of pedagogy and programming, model the basic principles of coaching and the capability framework for change management and staff wellbeing.
Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
Join Andrew Balzer, the NSW learning delivery specialist with be taking you on a journey into MakeCode Arcade! Makecode Arcade is Microsoft’s latest platform to gamify the teaching of coding. Unleash your inner creativity and learn how you can utilise this free web-based tool to incorporate computational thinking into the classroom. Your game is brought to life by using common programming functions such as loops, logic, variables, and math and then it’s easily shared among your colleagues via the QR code system. Participants use the visual aspects of art and design to convey a message on various topics while also learning how to code in a fun, accessible and engaging way, has never been easier!
Join Andrew Balzer, the NSW learning delivery specialist with be taking you on a journey into MakeCode Arcade! Makecode Arcade is Microsoft’s latest platform to gamify the teaching of coding. Unleash your inner creativity and learn how you can utilise this free web-based tool to incorporate computational thinking into the classroom. Your game is brought to life by using common programming functions such as loops, logic, variables, and math and then it’s easily shared among your colleagues via the QR code system. Participants use the visual aspects of art and design to convey a message on various topics while also learning how to code in a fun, accessible and engaging way, has never been easier!