Teachers

Workshops/Consultancy

Responsive Differentiation – Dr Tina Lamont

Not all students are alike and have differing learning styles. The lessons learnt from Carol Tomlinson, Howard Gardner and David Suzuki will be presented and applied to classroom students. Teachers need to make adjustments and modifications to maximise student engagement. Teachers will need to bring an existing teaching unit to this session.

Teachers can continually wrestle with meeting the diverse needs that they experience with different class cohorts. This course will explore principles of responding to these needs through appropriate differentiation of what is taught and how it is taught in the classroom. The theological principles of respect and honour within education will be used as the basis for undertaking these commitments. (st.s1.1.2, 1.4.2, 1.5.2, 1.6.2, 2.2.2, 2.6.2, 4.2.2, 4.5.2, 5, 7.1.2, 7.2.2, 7.3.2: Teacher Identified)

New Hope International Training: Effective Teaching Series – Helen Blanch

This workshop is to assist teachers to be more effective Christian teachers. If Christian Schools are to be a really effective and obedient disciples of Jesus, who can make a difference in our world they need to find a different way of teaching in a community based on love, forgiveness, justice and humble service where Jesus is recognised as being Lord of all that is taught.

Autism Students – Strategies – Diane Dowson

Autism is a challenging disorder and it’s a partnership with home, school and outside agencies. It also requires a whole school approach. The presenter will outline how teachers can use strategies at school and at home to assist the student to learn and grow.

Developing Students Biblical Christian Perspectives – Dr Thomas Smith

Students are all on a journey forming opinions and perspectives. Sometimes they think one way and act another oblivious to this dualism. This workshop explores how we can shape a Biblical Christian perspective by careful questions and scenarios.

Trust in Schools – A student focused approach – Vanessa Hall

Trust is a balance of our expectations, needs and promises. What is critical to understand if we want to build trusted relationships is that we are clear about our expectations and needs of others. In this workshop the presenter will explore how we can achieve this in schools and classrooms.

Generational Demographics and Characteristics – Dr Mark McCrindle

Working with Gen Y teachers? Teaching Gen Y students? Are Gen X still teaching? The presenter will explore how our ways of thinking in our generation motivate our actions. The presenter is a Research Scientist who knows these generations well.

Learning Design and e-Learning Management – Prof James Dalziel

So you want to know more about this way of teaching and learning? Then come and listen to the author of “Learning Design: Conceptualising a Framework for Teaching and Learning Online.” The book is the product of a group headed by Prof James Dalziel. The course is a must for anyone interested in Learning Design, its origins and uses.

Christian Curriculum for Younger Students; Missions – Annette Cadwallader

Teaching and learning is the heart of every school and unfortunately we can make assumptions about our role as teachers. The essence of this presentation is to explore the hidden curriculum, the values, attitudes and beliefs that we have as we focus on the importance of developing a community of learning.

Curriculum Development and Supervision – Belinda Nunn

Developing curriculum programmes and documentation is one of the primary skills of teaching and learning. In this workshop you will learn practically how to generate a program that meets BOSTES registration.

Innovative Approaches to Learning – Marty Harris

Participants will learn powerful, exciting ways to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. As teachers you will explore ways of deepening student understanding and foster thinking, creativity and problem solving skills. There will be an emphasis on hands on experience.

Finding and Using Digital Tools – Andrew Lack

21^st Century Teaching Tools – Daniel McClintock

Supervision of Masters or Doctorial Students – Prof James Dalziel