This is a curated opportunity to explore the links being Wellbeing, Relationships, Creativity and purposeful pedagogies, such as the Learning Power Approach (LPA) and Inquiry-based Learning. It is recommended that learning teams register for this Professional Learning package, as this learning journey will drive deep, group thinking and give classroom practitioners and lead teachers voice and choice to suit their needs and interests. This is both, personal and professional learn...
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- 19 April, 2024The first year of the AISWA Early Career Teacher program is designed to support and develop educators who are in the early stages of their teaching careers. This scoped and sequenced program provides early career teachers with the necessary training, mentorship, and support to assist them in being effective and successful practitioners in the classroom, as well as active contributors to their school context.Some of the module content includes, but is not limited to: 1. Professional identity...Leadership
- 22 April, 2024The first year of the AISWA Early Career Teacher program is designed to support and develop educators who are in the early stages of their teaching careers. This scoped and sequenced program provides early career teachers with the necessary training, mentorship, and support to assist them in being effective and successful practitioners in the classroom, as well as active contributors to their school context.Leadership
- 23 April, 2024The first year of the AISWA Early Career Teacher program is designed to support and develop educators who are in the early stages of their teaching careers. This scoped and sequenced program provides early career teachers with the necessary training, mentorship, and support to assist them in being effective and successful practitioners in the classroom, as well as active contributors to their school context.Leadership
- 23 April, 2024This webinar provides an opportunity to hear from 3P (the new owners of Brightpath). Kate McGrath, 3M Strategic Account Manager, will share - information about their long-term partnership with SCSA funding Brightpath - their commitment to WA schools. Be introduced to Evelyn Temmen, the Brightpath Customer Success Manager in WA and learn what support she is able to provide to schools.English
- 24 April, 2024Professional learning relating to the issues faced by learners for whom English is an additional language or dialect (EALD). This session provides advice to primary and secondary classroom teachers to support such students, and to make use of the linguistic and cultural knowledge and understandings that EALD learners bring to the classroom. Learning academic content in a second language raises issues that are considerably different from learning academic content in a familiar language. ...EALD, Inclusive Education, Literacy
- 28 April, 2024For Term 2 Coaching Lab please register direct with Try Booking.Sometimes, in the busyness of school life, it can be hard to carve out time for reflection and the practicing of coaching skills. The 2024 Instructional Coaching Lab is an online forum comprising three 35-minute sessions each term, for practicing coaches, beginning coaches, or existing coaches seeking a refresher and the opportunity to tap into a professional network.Led by practicing coaches, the 2024 Instructional Coaching L...Leadership
- 29 April, 2024During this hands-on workshop, you will create a co-constructed learning environment by exploring water. You will investigate the concepts of free exploration, prompted exploration and demonstration and discuss their role in inquiry-based practices.You will be given the opportunity to critically reflect on the challenges and successes in your current STEM practices, explore your role in a co-constructed environment and practise documenting children’s learning.By the end of this workshop, you wil...Early Childhood
- 30 April, 2024This 14 hour course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem. The course is suitable for adults working with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years), however, it can also be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older. Course Content Participants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, where and how to get help and...Psychology and Wellbeing
- 30 April, 2024Literacy Bites are a series of workshops focused on Literacy and hosted by experts in the field. Workshops are stand alone, you can attend all or one of the workshop series. Word Inquiry - Lisa BurmanLearning to spell conventionally is not something that comes naturally. It requires teaching. Teachers have tried many different approaches to the teaching of spelling. Lisa will share her discoveries about word inquiry…this is what I had been looking for! Since then, she has constantly a...Early Childhood, Literacy
- 30 April, 2024Literacy Bites are a series of workshops focused on Literacy and hosted by experts in the field. Workshops are stand alone, you can attend all or one of the workshop series. Word Inquiry - Lisa BurmanLearning to spell conventionally is not something that comes naturally. It requires teaching. Teachers have tried many different approaches to the teaching of spelling. Lisa will share her discoveries about word inquiry…this is what I had been looking for! Since then, she has constantly a...Early Childhood, Literacy
- 2 May, 2024Network days provide opportunities for teachers to meet and engage in Professional Learning throughout the academic year. The Network Days are designed to meet the specific needs of teachers engaged in the various English courses. A range of presenters and activities are sourced for these events to address the demands of each of the courses. The focus is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as all the Senior Secondary courses. This PL is run in co...Literacy
- 2 May, 2024This one-day, practical and informative workshop is designed to support PK-2 educators who DID NOT participate in AISWA Early Childhood's 2023 EYLF v2.0 professional learning days. Providing an update on the revised Framework through unpacking a number of the most pertinent updates and changes, this workshop will explore the overarching vision for children's learning and early childhood pedagogy, including the new planning cycle. Key elements of the EYLF v2.0 will be a focus, including ...Early Childhood
- 3 May, 2024An opportunity for teachers of Media to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Media Arts courses, to share resources and ideas, and to engage in professional learning. The focus for this network meeting is broad and includes the 7-10 syllabus, as well as the Senior Secondary courses. Teachers will have the opportunity to share relevant resources and knowledge.The course is run in conjunction with Catholic Education WA.The agenda will be finalised and distributed closer to the ev...The Arts
- 3 May, 2024Module 1 OverviewMastering the Media - Module 1 is targeted at those who are beginning their media training education.Groups are limited in numbers to ensure each session is conducive to high-level one-on-one experiential learning for each participant. This module has a strong focus on practical broadcast media interviews and playback, with a camera crew and will include a variety of topics that will enhance individual knowledge substantially. Highlights include, but are not limited t...Leadership
- 6 May, 2024AISWA is proud to present the online AICD Governance Foundations course for Not-For-Profit Directors of Independent Schools. This 1.5-day online course is open exclusively to Governing Board Members and Principals of AISWA schools and is being run in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), a leading provider of governance education and development programs. The course has been tailored to the unique governance needs of Independent schools, providing participants wi...Governance, Leadership
- 6 May, 2024This interactive workshop for Business Managers will explore through a workshop medium, how to identify and respond to Staff Psychosocial Risks in the education sector. Facilitated by Suncorp Risk Manager, Michael Walsh and a specialised Organisational Psychologist, Marissa Mills, attendees will gain an understanding of this complex area of psychosocial hazards with some pointers on how to manage these risks in schools.**Note: This workshop is strictly limited to 20 participants.Administration, Governance, Human Resources, Leadership, Wellbeing
- 6 May, 2024Schemes are patterns of thinking and behaviour that help children (and adults!) make sense of the world as they try to find out how things work. Schemes are ‘short cuts’ for thinking about a collection of concepts and powerful motivators for repetitive action. Are you observing children, for example, repeatedly: • Dropping toys from their highchair or pram? • Moving things from one place to another? • Constructing fences and barricades to enclose themselves or animals? • Twirling and spinn...Early Childhood
- 7 May, 2024This 14 hour course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem. The course is suitable for adults working with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years), however, it can also be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older. Course Content Participants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, where and how to get help and...Psychology and Wellbeing
- 7 May, 2024AISWA is proud to present the online AICD Governance Foundations course for Not-For-Profit Directors of Independent Schools. This 1.5-day online course is open exclusively to Governing Board Members and Principals of AISWA schools and is being run in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), a leading provider of governance education and development programs. The course has been tailored to the unique governance needs of Independent schools, providing participants wi...Governance, Leadership
- 7 May, 2024Designed as a comprehensive professional learning opportunity that spans 6 months (Feb-August 2024), participants will unpack core elements and effective practices to intentionally cultivate early literacy in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. This PL includes completion of the Playful Literacy online course, designed by Lisa Burman, South Australian education consultant. This course encompasses many vital aspects of early literacy practice such as symbolic play, oral language, early writing and...Early Childhood
- 8 May, 2024A full-day workshop providing the opportunity to explore a range of digital technologies that are suited to second language learning for primary and secondary language teachers and EAL/D teachers. Teachers will have the opportunity to explore a range of apps and platforms that are suited to second language learning. There will also be time to unpack the AI iceberg and how it can be used to save planning and preparation time and provide personalised learning to students. There will be time t...Languages
- 8 May, 2024Thanks to our colleagues at the Association of Independent Schools of South Australia, the first session (Masterclass) for this series of learning will be FREE to AISWA members. “Why don’t some students engage with certain topics or feel connected to their peers or the school at large?Why don’t students perform well on exams after performing brilliantly on homework and other assignments?”Cracking the code of student motivation and engagement in learning is an ongoing journey for educators a...Leadership, Teaching and Learning
- 8 May, 2024Join a community of like-minded educators who are passionate about developing sustainable practices within their schools.Did you know that almost half of the waste produced by an average household is organic matter? If you've always wanted to try composting and having a worm farm but have been hesitant to start because it seemed complicated, then join us for a one-hour talk and demonstration at Perth City Farm. Learn everything you need to know to set up and maintain your own composting sta...Early Childhood
- 8 May, 2024"One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive enough or assertive enough or maybe somehow, because I’m empathetic, it means I’m weak. I totally rebel against that. I refuse to believe that you cannot be both compassionate and strong.” Jacinda Ardern (Former Prime Minister of New Zealand) The afternoon network meetings are for anyone interested in gender equality and the role of women in leadership roles across varying industries. Each event will...Leadership