In this course we explore relational and non-confrontational methods of addressing challenging student behaviour. This will include elements of non-violent communication strategies as well as dialogue used in restorative processes.
When: July 5, 2022
Where: Morwell, VIC
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In this course we explore relational and non-confrontational methods of addressing challenging student behaviour. This will include elements of non-violent communication strategies as well as dialogue used in restorative processes.
When: July 8, 2022
Where: Bendigo, VIC
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Digital classrooms have arrived; whether it is COVID induced remote or hybrid learning, or the ongoing progression toward increased technology in the classroom. As teachers we need to develop confidence and skill in managing the digital classroom. In this session the presenter will focus on student engagement. He will explore strategies that all teachers can use to promote student interaction in the learning process. The course takes you beyond the mechanics of the digital classroom... Details
When: July 20 – August 17, 2022
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Data informs teachers about the students they are teaching, about what they know and can do. The presenter, a teacher and the author of two books on data, including Using and Analysing Data in Australian Schools, will explain how schools collate, read and interpret different data sets to help teachers focus their teaching strategies to deliver the most benefit for students. It is valuable for all CRTs to understand the different standardised testing that schools... Details
When: July 28, 2022
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'Teach Meets are opportunities for teachers to collaborate and share their practice and resources with colleagues. At their best they promote high quality teaching practice, reduce workload for all teachers and support teachers to be innovative in their teaching. In this session the emphasis is on trust and confidence. Confidence and trust in teachers has rarely been higher. A recent survey showed that '72 per cent of people trusted that teachers' work was in the best interests of... Details
When: July 28, 2022
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The workshop will cover information on the requirements for obtaining full registration to work in Victorian schools. It will emphasise different approaches that are available to new teachers, working as CRTs, who are seeking to move from provisional to full registration. The session will also cover the requirements for those who may be deemed to be non-practising. It will cover the requirements for those who are working in schools and in early childhood settings. This is an... Details
When: August 25, 2022
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A quiet classroom is not always a classroom in which learning is optimal. Collaboration between students in the classroom has been demonstrated to improve learning outcomes. Collaboration requires activity and movement and will involve noise. In this session an experienced teacher will share five activities that occur in their classroom, in which students are actively collaborating (and maybe noisily) in a safe and controlled manner and learning is occurring. The presenter of the... Details
When: August 25, 2022
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The workshop will cover the requirements for maintaining your teacher registration to work in Victorian schools. It will emphasise how the registration rules apply to those engaged in CRT work. It will cover the requirements for those who are working in schools and in early childhood settings and who are already fully registered and are looking to maintain that registration. The course is NOT about moving form provisional to full... Details
When: August 31, 2022
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Supporting children with challenging behaviours can be difficult. It is important for teachers to have a range of proactive strategies. This session will explore a range of strategies that can be implemented for specific children but also incorporated as routines for the whole group. Identifying and using a targeted approach and setting up practices to ensure the behaviours are supported, monitored and managed will create a safe learning environment. The presenter will discuss how to ... Details
When: August 31, 2022
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Bush Kinder experiences draw students, teachers and educators into natural spaces such as the park, beach or bush. Within these programs, students engage in nature play which benefits the physical health and wellbeing of children, and the development of social skills through interaction and engagement in an alternate setting. It extends on the environmental knowledge of the children. In this session the presenter will delve further into current research and practices, and review... Details
When: August 31, 2022
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Supporting students in a secondary setting to develop their literacy skills is a critical part of teaching in every subject area in a secondary school, whether you are working as a CRT or in an ongoing or contract role. It is especially useful for CRTs to have a bank of ideas and resources to support students. In this session an experienced and innovative English teacher will outline some strategies, activities and resources that all teachers can use throughout the secondary... Details
When: September 19, 2022
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The Victorian Curriculum: English F-10 describes writing as ‘the active process of conceiving, planning, composing, editing and publishing a range of texts … using appropriate language for particular purposes or occasions, both formal and informal, to express and represent ideas and experiences, and to reflect on these aspects’. It is a complex skill to master well and the greater your repertoire of teaching writing skills, the better you will be equipped to support students across... Details
When: September 19, 2022
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In this session the presenter will outline the importance of wellbeing as the underpinning quality that creates a sense of community and belonging which ultimately leads to effective academic achievement. It is important that students learn the importance of building strong foundations of wellbeing centred on healthy relationships. The DET Framework for Improving Student Outcomes version 2.0 (FISO) has wellbeing and learning as the central elements of developing school implementation ... Details
When: September 19, 2022
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The 8 ways pedagogy evolved from a research project involving educators, university staff and local Aboriginal communities. It is ‘a culturally safe point of entry for teachers to begin engaging with Aboriginal knowledge and cross-cultural dialogue in the community’. This course will increase your understanding and knowledge and provide practical examples for the classroom. It will give you enough information to conduct a small trial when on a CRT placement. You will also be given... Details
When: September 19, 2022
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Many CRTs are interested in pursuing ongoing work in the education community. This session is designed for those CRTs. A knowledgeable DET Principal will share his experiences in recruiting staff to ongoing and extended contract positions. In the session the presenter will discuss the influence of resumes, teaching experience, the interview process, selection criteria, presentation skills and values alignment on the decision making process in schools. The course will include... Details
When: September 19, 2022
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