The 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...
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- 25 June, 2024Leadership
- 28 June, 2024A cross-sector collaboration with the Department of Education and the Association of Independent Schools of WA to examine how a range of digital platforms and AI can be used to create rich tasks and assessments in second language learning classes.This full-day PL will walk participants through how to use different digital platforms and AI to create rich tasks and assessments which allow for differentiation and personalised learning. Time will also be given for participants to apply their learnin...Languages
- 19 July, 2024The WA Curriculum is underpinned by an intercultural approach to language teaching. This approach moves away from the traditional approach, often typified by 'festivals, food and folktales'. Rather than treating culture separately, an intercultural approach highlights how cultural world-views and assumptions are continually enacted through language, and prompts learners to consider their own, as well as, the target language and culture. This workshop aims to: • Present a rationale for ...Languages
- 24 July, 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
- 24 July, 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
- 29 July, 2024During this full day workshop, you will engage in STEM inquiry by exploring air in hands-on, interactive ways. You will learn how early education can support children’s metacognitive development and will uncover how communication, reflection and questioning enhances children’s ability to become confident life-long learners.The interactive nature of the session will provide the opportunity to experience the effects of prompts and questions on the learner. By the end of this workshop, you will be ...Early Childhood
- 30 July, 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
- 30 July, 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. Literacy Hub & Phonics - The Literacy Hub, funded by the Australian Government, Department of Education, supports school leaders, teachers and families to engage in effective, evidence-based literacy practices. It also hosts the Year 1 Phonics Check, a free online 7-minute assessment of students' decoding skill...Early Childhood, Literacy
- 30 July, 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
- 1 August, 2024Engaging children through picture books can be an effective way for children to learn about mathematics. This workshop will explore making the connections to rich mathematical activities to embed regular routines in the classroom.Each participant will receive a copy of "Mathematics and Picture Books in Early Childhood" by Dr Paul Swan, Sheila Griffin and Linda Marshall. While the primary emphasis of this publication is on Pre Primary and Year 1, the story books suggested are versatile and suitab...Early Childhood, Mathematics, Numeracy
- 5 August, 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
- 6 August, 2024AISWA is hosting a Taxation and Payroll Seminar on Tuesday, 6 August 2024, from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm.The seminar will be presented by Australia Wide Taxation & Payroll, catering specifically for AISWA member schools at AISWA Offices.A minimum of 25 attendees are required for this course to proceed.Included in your registration is:-Receive a full day of training from 8:00 am to 4:00 pmTaxation & Industrial Relations training for payroll administrationHave your questions answe...Administration, Leadership, Human Resources
- 6 August, 2024AISWA are proud to welcome Kath Murdoch to Perth as part of the Purposeful Pedagogies Masterclass series.How can we document journeys of inquiry to support the development of students' metalanguage, and why is it important? How can learning walls, class and personal journals and other forms of documentation help narrate the process of inquiry?In this practical, interactive workshop, Kath Murdoch, global expert in inquiry-based learning,will guide classroom teachers through the exploration of the...English
- 7 August, 2024This workshop, presented by Kath Murdoch for AISWA Early Childhood, is designed to suit K-6 educators. One of the core elements of an inquiry based approach is the use of a ‘cycle of inquiry’ to support and scaffold both planning and teaching. This collaborative process is creative and dynamic and can be a powerful professional learning experience in itself. In this workshop we will explore practical approaches to designing inquiry journeys with and for our learners with an emphasis on ...Early Childhood, Humanities + Social Sciences, Literacy, Science
- 14 August, 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
- 15 August, 2024This program invites early career teachers to develop leadership skills both inside and outside the classroom. Focusing on Leading in Action, the second year of AISWA's Early Career Teacher program provides new educators the opportunity to take on new leadership roles in their schools. This type of program recognises that leadership in education goes beyond just classroom teaching and includes roles like mentoring, curriculum development, and school improvement initiative. ...Leadership
- 15 August, 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
- 16 August, 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. A new Network Day forum. The day will address the needs of those working to support students’ literacy in the Secondary school context....Literacy
- 19 August, 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
- 19 August, 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
- 20 August, 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
- 20 August, 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
- 21 August, 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, and those who would like a refresher.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...Early Childhood
- 21 August, 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
- 22 August, 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 + Wellbeing