Professional Learning Program 2009
During 2009 the Science Unit will present the following workshops across NSW.
Below is a brief description of the focus of the workshop and a brief workshop description including workshop dates and locations.
Workshop: Laptops for Learning - Science
The focus of these one day workshops is on pedagogies that support quality learning through the use of laptops as an effective tool for teaching and learning in Stage 5 Science. The workshop will explore applications relevant to developing knowledge and understanding and addressing the practical demands of the NSW Science Years 7 - 10 syllabus.
WHEN | WHERE |
8 September | Ryde - Full |
9 September | Ryde - Full |
10 September | Ryde - Full |
11 September | Ryde - Full |
14 September | Wagga Wagga - Full |
22 September | Central Coast |
23 September | Maitland |
28 September | Coffs Harbour - Full |
20 October | Dubbo |
21 October | Ryde - NEW |
26 October | Batemans Bay |
27 October | Shellharbour |
| 5 November | Albury - NEW |
10 November | Campbelltown |
23 November | Ryde - NEW |
| 2 December | Ballina - NEW |
Follow the link to register
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/prolearn09/secondary.htm
Other workshops on offer:
7-10 | Understanding Science Years 7-10 | A two day workshop for early-career teachers exploring the philosophy and intent of the Years 7-10 syllabus and focussing on the development of PFA's and Skills across stage 4 and stage 5. | 19-20 August | Newcastle |
7-10 | Understanding Science Years 7-10 | A two day workshop for early-career teachers exploring the philosophy and intent of the Years 7-10 syllabus and focussing on the development of PFA's and Skills across stage 4 and stage 5. | 16-17 September | Wollongong |
SAS | Laboratory Assistant Support | A two day workshop based on the newly released Job Skills for School Assistants working in Science and revisiting the Chemical Safety in Schools protocols | 26 - 27 November | North Coast Port Macquarie |
SAS | Laboratory Assistant Support | A two day workshop based on the newly released Job Skills for School Assistants working in Science and revisiting the Chemical Safety in Schools protocols | 30 November - 1 December | North Coast Ballina |
SAS | Laboratory Assistant Support | A two day workshop based on the newly released Job Skills for School Assistants working in Science and revisiting the Chemical Safety in Schools protocols | 19 - 20 November | South Coast Bomaderry |
Stage 6 | Here's How We Do It - Biology | The workshop will look at the three Core HSC modules and explore a range of strategies for delivering the content and the first-hand investigations, including the integration of ICT's. | 12/11/09 | Parramatta |
Stage 6 | Here's How We Do It - Chemistry | The workshop will look at the three Core HSC modules and explore a range of strategies for delivering the content and the first-hand investigations, including the integration of ICT's. | 18/11/09 | Sutherland |
Stage 6 | Here's How We Do It - Physics | The workshop will look at the three Core HSC modules and explore a range of strategies for delivering the content and the first-hand investigations, including the integration of ICT's. | 4/11/09 | Hornsby |
7-10 | Here's How We Do It - Years 7-10 | The workshop will explore a range of strategies for delivering the content and the first-hand investigations of the syllabus, including the integration of ICT's. | 27/10/09 | Central Sydney |
Stage 6 | Simulated HSC Marking - Chemistry | Interactive simulated HSC Marking involving teachers in marking authentic scripts under HSC marking style procedures. | 11/6/09 | Video conference |
7-10 | Simulated SC Marking | Interactive simulated SC Marking involving teachers in marking authentic scripts under SC marking style procedures. | 16/6/09 | Video conference |
7-10 | Simulated SC Marking | Interactive simulated SC Marking involving teachers in marking authentic scripts under SC marking style procedures. | 18/6/09 | Video conference |
Stage 6 students | Interactive HSC Advice - Biology | This activity models for students how scripts will be marked at the HSC and enables peer assessment of authentic student scripts. It assists in clarifying syllabus demands in the HSC examination. | 13/8/09 | Video conference |
Stage 6 students | Interactive HSC Advice - Chemistry | This activity models for students how scripts will be marked at the HSC and enables peer assessment of authentic student scripts. It assists in clarifying syllabus demands in the HSC examination. | 28/8/09 | Video conference |
Stage 6 students | Interactive HSC Advice - EES | This activity models for students how scripts will be marked at the HSC and enables peer assessment of authentic student scripts. It assists in clarifying syllabus demands in the HSC examination. | 1/9/09 | Video conference |
Stage 6 students | Interactive HSC Advice - Senior Science | This activity models for students how scripts will be marked at the HSC and enables peer assessment of authentic student scripts. It assists in clarifying syllabus demands in the HSC examination. | 11/08/09 | Video conference |
Stage 6 students | Interactive HSC Advice - Physics | This activity models for students how scripts will be marked at the HSC and enables peer assessment of authentic student scripts. It assists in clarifying syllabus demands in the HSC examination. | 3/9/09 | Video conference |
A registration fee of $110 (incl. GST) per day for government schools will be charged for each participant.
This fee includes morning tea and lunch and all workshop materials.
- Teachers who wish to register for any of the advertised workshops need to be approved by the Principal to attend.
- Cost of teacher relief should be met through school professional learning funds.
- Registrations close five working days before the scheduled workshop.
- Students must be accompanied by a Science Teacher who will register their class.
- Video conference events are free of charge.
REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS
All registrations are through the Curriculum K-12 Directorate professional learning site.
Follow the link to register
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/prolearn09/secondary.htm
For further information contact:
Ric Morante
Senior Curriculum Adviser, Science 7-12
(02)9886 7679
richard.morante@det.nsw.edu.au
About registration
Our online registration facility is now available. The information provided here is to help with your planning over 2009.
Payment methods
Payment by direct debit
All NSW Government schools will have their school accounts direct debited by Finance Directorate.
Payment by cheque or credit card : non-government schools and intitutions
- Once you have filled in the registration form an email will be sent with a payment section
- Fill in all relevant details
- Send to the address at the bottom of the form with cheque attached, if appropriate or credit card details.
Cancellation
If a workshop is to be cancelled then notification will be made on these pages. The notification of cancellation will be made at least 2 days before the workshop date.
If there is no notification of cancellation, then the workshop will run.
Costs:
A fee will be charged to cover expenses of conducting the workshop, the fees are listed below. For some programs funded from external sources, there will be no charge.
For a 1 day workshop
Government school teachers: $110 including GST
Government regional and state office staff: $100
Nongovernment schools where eligible for registration will be charged at a rate of $220 per day.
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