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Professional DevelopmentThe following professional development (PD) opportunities are available for principals, teachers and school administration staff. The sessions are listed in date order.
Term 2: 7 April-27 June 2008VCE Design And Technology Teacher Professional Learning At Melbourne MuseumThe State Reviewer for the School-assessed Task will discuss requirements and assessment criteria for the School-assessed Task, and available resources. Teachers are able to view the Top Designs exhibition prior to hearing from the State Reviewer. A teacher and their student whose work appears in the exhibition will discuss their experiences and how teachers can best assist students in the School-assessed Task. Date: Thursday 1 May, 4:00pm – 7:00pm Cost: $15 (including GST) Venue: Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens, Rathdowne St., Carlton Bookings: Telephone 1300 130 152 between 8.45 am and 5:00 pm See further program details in Memorandum 35.
VCE Media Teacher Professional Learning At Melbourne MuseumThe State Reviewer for the School-assessed Task will discuss requirements and assessment criteria for the School-assessed Task, and available resources. Teachers are able to view the Top Designs exhibition prior to hearing from the State Reviewer. A teacher and their students whose work appears in the exhibition will discuss their experiences and how teachers can best assist students in the development of the School-assessed Task. Filmmaker and director Dustin Feneley was a graduate of the Masters Degree in Film Direction at the Victorian College of the Arts. His films have been screened widely and won numerous international festival awards including his short film Snow (2005), which was screened in the official selection at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. Dustin will present a contemporary outlook and offer valuable insight and inspiration for teachers and students interested in the film industry. Date: Wednesday 30th April, 4:00pm – 7.00pm Cost: $15 (including GST) Venue: Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens, Rathdowne St., Carlton Bookings: Telephone 1300 130 152 between 8.45 am and 5:00 pm See further program details in Memorandum 34.
VCE Physics Briefings – May/June 2008Professional development workshops to support the implementation of the newly accredited VCE Physics Study Design are to be conducted by the Australian Institute of Physics (Vic Branch) Education Committee (AIP) and the Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV) in partnership with the VCAA. The purpose of the workshops is to assist teachers to adapt their courses for the new VCE Physics Study Design commencing in 2009. The workshops will focus on changes to the study design for Units 1 to 4 and will include implications for teaching and assessment. There will be fourteen workshops across metropolitan and regional Victoria. They will be held at the following locations, dates and times.
There is no cost to teachers for this program. Teachers may register for this professional development activity at: Further details can be obtained by contacting STAV on (03) 9385 3999. VCE Coordinator Briefings – April/May 2008VCE Briefings for VCE Coordinators or those considering taking on the role are being conducted by the VCAA. The briefings will offer schools the opportunity to refresh their understanding of the school’s role in the quality assurance processes of the VCE. The briefings of two hours duration will focus on:
Schools are strongly encouraged to participate and up to two people per school may register. Dates, times and locations for all briefings are shown in VCE Coordinator Briefing Registration Form and Schedule (DOC - 46KB).. There is no cost to teachers for this program. Afternoon tea will be provided during the session. Schools are asked to complete and forward the attached registration form to the Senior Secondary Curriculum unit: vcaa.vce.pd@edumail.vic.gov.au All registrations must be received by Thursday 24 April 2008.
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VCE Food And Technology Teacher Professional Learning At Melbourne MuseumThe State Reviewer for the School-assessed Task will discuss requirements and assessment criteria for the School-assessed Task, and available resources. Teachers are able to view the Top Designs exhibition prior to hearing from the State Reviewer. A teacher and their students whose work appears in the exhibition will discuss their experiences and how teachers can best assist students in the development of the School-assessed Task. Author of the book The Conscious Cook, Giselle Wilkinson will discuss the importance of developing foods that have minimum impact on the environment, by choosing ingredients with awareness, selecting locally and seasonally grown produce. This presentation will inspire a new approach appropriate to the twenty-first century and the challenges we face particularly in relation to climate change. Date: Monday 21 April, 4:00pm – 7.00pm Cost: $15 (including GST) Venue: Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens, Rathdowne St., Carlton Bookings: Telephone 1300 130 152 between 8.45 am and 5:00 pm See further program details in Memorandum 30.
VCE Systems Engineering Teacher Professional Learning At Melbourne MuseumThe State Reviewer for the School-assessed Task will discuss requirements and assessment criteria for the School-assessed Task, and available resources. Teachers are able to view the Top Designs exhibition prior to hearing from the State Reviewer. A teacher and student with work in the exhibition will discuss their experiences and how teachers can best assist students in the development of the School-assessed Task. Con Costa from Engineers Without Borders will be the special guest speaker. Date: Tuesday 22 April, 4:00pm – 7.00pm Cost: $15 (including GST) Venue: Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens, Rathdowne St., Carlton Bookings: Telephone 1300 130 152 between 8.45 am and 5:00 pm See further program details in Memorandum 29.
Term 1: 29 Jan-20 Mar 2008Professional Development Sessions 2008 – The VCE Data ServiceThe Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority cordially invite members of your school’s VCE leadership team to attend a professional development session on the VCE Data Service (VCEDS). The VCEDS provides each school with confidential information on the performance of their VCE students. It is an online service that makes use of the potential of Internet delivery to assist schools analyse their VCE results. Users can access their own school data as far back as 1998. The program is designed to be useful and informative for new users as well as for experienced users of VCEDS. It will cover how to gain access to VCEDS, what VCEDS can do for your school, and will suggest strategies for getting the best out of VCEDS 2008. Each two-hour session is provided free of charge (including light refreshments). Sessions have been organised to take place in each region of the state, commencing on 3 March 2008 and running until 10 April 2008. To take advantage of this opportunity, please ensure that all relevant staff (eg, Principal, Deputy Principal, VCE Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator, Faculty Head / Coordinator) complete the attached registration form and return by fax to Christal Belayiannis at the VCAA on 03 9651 4504. Registration closes 5.00pm Friday 22 February 2008. It is expected that most schools will attend the session in their region. However, if the date or venue is not suitable please indicate an alternative session. Enquiries about registration please telephone Christal Belayiannis on (03) 9651 4403 or email belayiannis.christal.c@edumail.vic.gov.au. Registration form and venue information (PDF - 36KB)
Other Professional Development
Other Professional Development opportunities will be published here as they become available.
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