An opportunity for teachers of Visual Arts to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Visual 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...
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- 24 May, 2024The Arts
- 24 May, 2024The 2024 Middle Leaders Program is a practical, highly interactive, and evidence-based program that stretches emerging leaders to the next stage of their personal and professional growth in school leadership. Dynamic by nature, the program is also supported by guest speakers who invite participants on a journey of collaboration, exploration and reflection. The 2024 Middle Leaders Program consists of four modules. These are: 1. Middle leader identity 2. Middle leaders - navigating rel...Leadership
- 27 May, 2024AGENDASECONDARY MATHEMATICS NETWORK DAY27 May 2024 DRAFT 8:30-8:45 am Registration and Networking 8:45 am Welcome and Housekeeping 8:50 am SCSA update and feedback on WACE resultsConsensus moderation, syllabus changes, assessing and reporting7-10, and other activities – 2024Australian Curriculum v9 updateStudent achievement in mathematics 2023 Year 12 WACEReviewing statistical reports and Examiner’s reports – 2023  ...Mathematics
- 27 May, 2024The 2024 Emerging Leaders Program consists of four scoped and sequenced modules that develop the knowledge, skills, and understandings of identified educators who wish to pursue promotional positions in AISWA schools. The four modules are:1. Leadership today for tomorrow2. Communication and relationships3. Strategy, negotiation and influence4. Gauging impact for improvementNOTE: Participants in this program are requireed to complete a DISC profile.Embark on a transformative journey where your po...Leadership
- 27 May, 2024An opportunity for teachers of Drama to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Drama 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 event b...The Arts
- 28 May, 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. Story Books - Andrea HillbrickDo you love exploring quality texts with your learners? Are you in the search for engaging and purposeful learning experiences? Join me online!I will be exploring all the learning opportunities for two brilliant mentor texts! I will provide ‘Hillbrick Handy Hints’ for differentiation a...Early Childhood, Literacy
- 29 May, 2024Are you an Education Assistant working in Early Learning or Middle years of Primary School? Do you want to enhance your skills and knowledge to better support the students you work with? This day of professional learning offers a range of sessions focused on effective communication, working with children with additional needs, oral language development and hands-on literacy and numeracy experiences. You will be provided with practical strategies and techniques that can be applied in the classroo...Early Childhood, Inclusive Education, Literacy, Numeracy
- 30 May, 2024A full-day cross-sector workshop for language educators, brought to you by AISWA in collaboration with CEWA with presentations on current trends and implementation strategies in languages education.Respected Auslan Educator, Karen Bontempo, will lead a session on inclusion and differentiation. Drawing from her extensive experience at Shenton College, Karen will share insights gained from team-teaching Auslan alongside a deaf educator to diverse classes of hearing and deaf students from Years 7 t...Languages
- 31 May, 2024An opportunity for teachers of Dance to meet and discuss current issues pertaining to the Dance 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 event.The Arts
- 4 June, 2024A professional learning course for teachers wishing to develop knowledge and skills in second language acquisition/learning.This professional learning program is held over 7 days throughout 2024. It is designed to provide teachers with a collaborative and supportive environment through which they can engage with contemporary approaches, and future challenges associated with the implementation of the Australian and Western Australian Curriculum for Languages.The program provides a rich blend of t...EALD, Languages
- 4 June, 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
- 5 June, 2024This workshop focuses on the development of sustainable STEM learning in your classroom and across your school. The importance of STEM education has been widely reported. STEM aims to develop a deep understanding of content as well as a set of valuable skills. This workshop is best suited to those interested in developing an expertise in STEM or leading STEM in their workplace. Particular emphasis will be on the primary and lower secondary schooling areas. We will explore how to embe...ICT Skills + Integration, Science, STEM
- 7 June, 2024The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) aims to help children and students from preschool to senior secondary learn to recognise abuse and develop ways of protecting themselves from abuse and, in wider terms, covers rights, relationships, responsibilities and ethical behaviour.This course will unpack the structure and core messages of the Curriculum, giving participants the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the resources and experience some of the activities and lessons. ...Inclusive Education
- 10 June, 2024Discover and explore ways that AI can be used to reduce teacher workload.Artificial intelligence has become a crucial tool in streamlining many tasks across industries. Teachers now have access to a myriad of resources that can be used to increase efficiency and productivity. AI also presents the opportunity to enhance learning experiences. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of AI tools and discover how they can be integrated into work processes. This s...ICT Skills + Integration
- 11 June, 2024Module 2 OverviewModule 2 is targeted at those who have had previous media training or those who have completed the Mastering The Media - Module 1 masterclass. Groups are limited in numbers to ensure each session is conducive to high-level one-on-one experiential learning for each participant.Topics covered in Module 2 include:Engaging the media as a community leaderBattle-tested communication strategiesMedia and influence drills (putting you in the spotlight)Media conference masteryPrepari...
- 12 June, 2024Digital Literacy is every teacher’s responsibility. With the introduction of the Digital Technologies curriculum in 2018, which focuses on computational thinking and other technical skills, many schools and teachers have been left wondering how to address ICT General Capability.The results of the 2022 NAPICT assessment suggest that less than half of Year 10 students meet the proficiency standard for Digital Literacy and the results are similar for Year 6 students. Thus, there has never been a be...ICT Skills + Integration, Technologies
- 13 June, 2024Welcome back to those who attended Session 1 - of Motivating Powerful Student Learning and Engagement Masterclass.Sessions 2 and 3 will continue the journey into the science of motivation and engagement and how teachers can address persistent and common learning dilemmas. “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 ...Leadership
- 14 June, 2024Our Learning Areas such as Humanities, Science, Technologies, English and The Arts offer rich opportunities for real-world learning, but we can often be caught moving from one catastrophe to the next; from natural disasters to poverty, to conflict, to extinction, and so on. This teaching and learning can also impact the wellbeing of teachers, students and school leaders. How might we bring lenses of hope to these tough topics, and how can we take action on them in our schools?AISWA are pro...English, Humanities + Social Sciences, ICT Skills + Integration, Science, The Arts
- 17 June, 2024The course provides an in-depth analysis of the chair’s accountabilities and relationships with other board members and the principal.You will explore the chair’s role both inside and outside the boardroom and take part in a forum for participants to discreetly discuss leadership, relationship management and governance issues - including board selection, board processes, and principal succession planning.The course will also provide a rare opportunity to discuss common school governance issues –...Governance, Leadership
- 19 June, 2024The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) is a comprehensive child safety and respectful relationships curriculum for children and young people ages 3 to 17+. The curriculum was developed by the Department for Education South Australia (SA) through extensive consultation with child protection experts, leaders, and teachers. AISWA has a licence agreement for member schools to access the KS:CPC. Teachers that deliver the KS:CPC to children and young people must complete the ...Inclusive Education
- 19 June, 2024Are you a highly effective and skilled classroom practitioner who regularly guides, supports or leads others?Why not be recognised for your excellent work through National Certification? Come and join a group of like-minded colleagues as you support one another to evidence your practice and achieve National Certification as a Highly Accomplished or Lead teacher. These sessions are a compulsory component of applying for Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (HALT) status. We will meet fou...Early Childhood, Inclusive Education, Leadership, Primary
- 20 June, 2024The emergence of artificial intelligence is reshaping the educational landscape, presenting both challenges and opportunities for educators worldwide. This session is curated for educational leaders who are at the forefront of this change, keen on incorporating generative AI into their practice and leading AI integration efforts in their institutions. The major focuses of this session include:the societal impact of AI; national and international guidance documents for AI in education;consid...ICT Skills + Integration, STEM, Technologies
- 20 June, 2024The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) is a comprehensive child safety and respectful relationships curriculum for children and young people ages 3 to 17+. The curriculum was developed by the Department for Education South Australia (SA) through extensive consultation with child protection experts, leaders, and teachers. AISWA has a licence agreement for member schools to access the KS:CPC. Teachers that deliver the KS:CPC to children and young people must complete the ...Inclusive Education
- 21 June, 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 of this meeting will be the ATAR course, both Literature and English. This PL is run in conjunction with CEWA. Agenda to follow...Literacy
- 21 June, 2024This workshop uses Polya's four - step process as the foundation for adopting a whole school approach to problem solving in mathematics. A range of problem-solving tasks, with an emphasis for years 4 to 6, will be work-shopped, and these tasks will incorporate the fluency and reasoning proficiencies that will assist in developing the students' mathematical understandings. Each participant will receive a problem-solving book.Mathematics, Numeracy