The Bulletin 15 September 2016 Term 3 - Issue 9

Term
3
Issue
9

AISWA news, Professional Learning and other educational events, news and information.

Featured AISWA Professional Learning

Cultural Intersections: Islam and Muslims Today

Murdoch University, in partnership with the Asia Education Foundation is proud to present the Intercultural Understanding Masterclass, Perth on the 7th November 2016 from 9.30am – 3.30am.

Cultural intersections are pervasive in our interconnected world. We are exposed constantly to the consequences and implications of these intersections. Being able to make sense of and navigate these intersections is a basic skill for living in today’s world. Using Islam and Muslims today as a case for conversation, the Masterclass provides an opportunity for you to explore intercultural understanding as comprising: 

  • Cultural awareness
  • Understanding of intercultural contexts and issues
  • Understanding what happens when cultural backgrounds, perspectives and experiences collide
  • Understanding how to negotiate intercultural contexts and intercultural issues

Learning outcomes

This one-day Masterclass is suitable for primary and secondary school leaders and teachers from all sectors. By attending the Masterclass, you will: 

  • Engage with expert speakers and panellists on issues of interculturality
  • Explore strategies to facilitate challenging and constructive intercultural conversations with members of your school community
  • Explore strategies and resources to support the development of intercultural understanding through teaching and learning
  • Build understanding of Islam and Muslims today, particularly in Australia and in Southeast Asia.

The Masterclass is aligned to the Intercultural Understanding general capability of the Australian Curriculum and is broadly applicable to the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Please click on the following link to learn more about the workshop and presenters.

The University of Adelaide

At the Computer Science Education Research (CSER) Group, we run a range of free Digital Technologies Programs for to support schools across Australia to implement the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies.
 

To date, we have had over 5,500 teachers register for our courses and many schools across the country have used our resources successfully within their implementation support plans.

We invite you to use our free resources to support your school professional learning and curriculum implementation of Digital Technologies. Please Fileclick here for more information.

 

All Saints’ Storylines Festival: 3 and 4 November 2016 – open for bookings!

The Storylines Festival aimed at all school aged children Kindy – Year 12 is now open for bookings! Check out the amazing line of up presenters and the loads of FREE activities we have in the Story Central locations. Tickets are just $5 per session. Please visit the website for more information.