Thursday July 8th.
Just signing in to say thanks to all people who attended our day with Daryl Brooks yesterday. He was able to capture everyone's attention and had loads of positives to say to us so that we felt valued from various view points, and his box of tricks session gave us MANY practical ideas for our own teacher's resource bag that we cart to school each time. Someone said "I would love to have seen what he had in his Box of Tricks", so I will try to get a list of that from him and share it. He certainly got us thinking about what we needed and where to get these new resources from!
I am glad that the Log samples were well received and that they added to your understanding. Again, it came through that now many people don't see 100 hours as such a mountain!!!
Anne's "Tribes" activity WAS as loud as a stack of animals at a sales yard!!
"Moo. Baaaa. Oink"
It was funny that a cow's calf ended up "belonging" in the same group as an elephant. Many thanks to Anne for this fun contribution.
Thanks to Anne, again, and Marilyn for their helpful, fun ideas in Daryl's session. These could easily start off our Gap Fillers / This Works for Me CD. More about that later on.
THANKS to the "kitchen hands" - Deanne, Elaine, Dorothy, Peter, Ralph and others - the staff will NEVER know we have been there!!! And THANKS to the furniture gang - Trevor, Russell, Peter, Graeme, Neville and Pat - you saved me LOTS of time and effort. Maybe we can start up a removalist career for you all?
I have emailed Jo to see if she can come and be our presenter for September and will inform all when I know.
Melbourne tomorrow, on the train, and lots to discuss with the other leaders around Victoria!
CHEERS!
Wendy
Showing posts with label Professional Development Report. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Professional Development Report. Show all posts
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Sandhurst CEO PD, April 22nd 2010
What an ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT DAY!!!!
Implementing Positive Behaviour Strategies in Classrooms
Paul - Education Officer / Well Being Officer
PBIS - Positive Behavioural Intervention Support
http://www.pbis.org/default.aspx
Did you know it takes 17 muscles to put a "SMILE" on your face and 43 muscles to "FROWN!"
Positive School Culture:
1. Self Awareness
2. Motivation
3. Managing Relationships
4. Empathy
5. Self-Regulation
3 Simple rules to take with you when you do CRT WORK
* RESPECT YOURSELF
* RESPECT OTHERS
* RESPECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Based on a survey by Year 11 Students, they found that their TOP 10 MOTIVATING FACTORS were:
* Make Lessons FUN
* Make Lessons INTERESTING
* Give POSITIVE comments
* Understand the student as an INDIVIDUAL
* Be FRIENDLY
* LISTEN to Students (as in "Active Listening")
* Always give HELP
* BELIEVE in the students
* Be in a GOOD MOOD
* Vary Lesson Strategies
Influences on Achievement:
* Reducing disruptive behaviour in class
* Feedback
* Acceleration of the Gifted
* Reading Recovery
* Integrated Curriculum
* Homework
* Individualized Instruction
* Ability Grouping
* Open versus Traditional Classrooms
* Rentention (hold back a year)
* Shifting Schools
* Management Practice - Building Social Capital
* Emotional Intelligence Skills in the Classrooms
--> Relationships.
Incorporating ICT into Planning and Classroom Delivery
Glen McMahon - EO Curriculum & Learning Technologies
Good Rule of Thumb to follow if you are using lap tops in a class is the "45 RULE" (putting screens down to an angle of 45 degrees.)
ICT for Visualising Thinking
ICT for Creating
ICT for Communicating
Some simple facts ...
** By the end of Grade 2 , students will know how to email, how to search the internet, how to format documents such as word, excel, power-point.
** By the end of Grade 4, students are publishing video tutorials etc., using email to gain information from a wide array of sources, and they are understanding how search engines work.
** By the end of Grade 6, students regularly publish material "online."
** By Secondary School, social tools including Face Book, My Space, Twitter etc are embedded into the Curriculum Program.
In the Classroom, be CYBER SMART www.cybersmart.gov.au
Find out what your School's Acceptable User Policy is!!
Google- Efficient Search Tips & Web 2.0 - Tools for Teachers
Glen provided us with some very valuable insight into working with Google and some fantastic web links which you will be able to find summarised on our links blog HERE
Habits of the Mind
Click on the logo to go to the Institute for Habits of the Mind to read more.
Implementing Positive Behaviour Strategies in Classrooms
Paul - Education Officer / Well Being Officer
PBIS - Positive Behavioural Intervention Support
http://www.pbis.org/default.aspx
Did you know it takes 17 muscles to put a "SMILE" on your face and 43 muscles to "FROWN!"
Positive School Culture:
1. Self Awareness
2. Motivation
3. Managing Relationships
4. Empathy
5. Self-Regulation
3 Simple rules to take with you when you do CRT WORK
* RESPECT YOURSELF
* RESPECT OTHERS
* RESPECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Based on a survey by Year 11 Students, they found that their TOP 10 MOTIVATING FACTORS were:
* Make Lessons FUN
* Make Lessons INTERESTING
* Give POSITIVE comments
* Understand the student as an INDIVIDUAL
* Be FRIENDLY
* LISTEN to Students (as in "Active Listening")
* Always give HELP
* BELIEVE in the students
* Be in a GOOD MOOD
* Vary Lesson Strategies
Influences on Achievement:
* Reducing disruptive behaviour in class
* Feedback
* Acceleration of the Gifted
* Reading Recovery
* Integrated Curriculum
* Homework
* Individualized Instruction
* Ability Grouping
* Open versus Traditional Classrooms
* Rentention (hold back a year)
* Shifting Schools
* Management Practice - Building Social Capital
* Emotional Intelligence Skills in the Classrooms
--> Relationships.
Incorporating ICT into Planning and Classroom Delivery
Glen McMahon - EO Curriculum & Learning Technologies
Good Rule of Thumb to follow if you are using lap tops in a class is the "45 RULE" (putting screens down to an angle of 45 degrees.)
ICT for Visualising Thinking
ICT for Creating
ICT for Communicating
Some simple facts ...
** By the end of Grade 2 , students will know how to email, how to search the internet, how to format documents such as word, excel, power-point.
** By the end of Grade 4, students are publishing video tutorials etc., using email to gain information from a wide array of sources, and they are understanding how search engines work.
** By the end of Grade 6, students regularly publish material "online."
** By Secondary School, social tools including Face Book, My Space, Twitter etc are embedded into the Curriculum Program.
In the Classroom, be CYBER SMART www.cybersmart.gov.au
Find out what your School's Acceptable User Policy is!!
Google- Efficient Search Tips & Web 2.0 - Tools for Teachers
Glen provided us with some very valuable insight into working with Google and some fantastic web links which you will be able to find summarised on our links blog HERE
Habits of the Mind
Click on the logo to go to the Institute for Habits of the Mind to read more.
What the Australian Education Union Can Do For You!
Are you a member of the Australian Education Union (AEU)?
The AEU offers a range of services to members with publications, professional development, health services, access to credit unions and advice on superannuation, finance and legal matters. Being a member of the AEU provides a host of benefits, which you can read more about HERE
The AEU offers a range of services to members with publications, professional development, health services, access to credit unions and advice on superannuation, finance and legal matters. Being a member of the AEU provides a host of benefits, which you can read more about HERE
Recently, I attended "Taking the Lead in a Time of Change," a one day Early Years Education Conference offered exclusively to AEU Members. There were around 200 delegates from across Victoria from both the Early Childhood Sector and the Early Years of Primary Sector. This year was a special occasion with respect to bringing both these sectors together for the very first time and tailoring a conference to suit the needs of the delegates that actively work in this area.
As you are well aware, there is much focus at the moment on how valuable our Early Childhood Development area is, and how crucial it is for children to have a solid and steadfast transition into Primary Schools to continue on their educational journey.
I must say from a Professional Development point of view, it was extremely valuable and I walked away from the day feeling extremely EMPOWERED and grateful for the insight I had been privy to from the workshops I had chosen to attend. I would strongly advocate that you keep this weekend free in your calendars for 2011 and experience yourself a powerful and inspiring Conference. Enjoy the networking from other Educators that comes from it as well.
I also had the privilege of hearing Mary Bluett, (AEU Branch President) give a brilliant opening speech, but more so Angelo Gavrielatos (AEU Federal President) bring passion and commitment to the AEU's current campaign focused around the My Schools website and the evolution of the so called "League Tables."
As you are well aware, there is much focus at the moment on how valuable our Early Childhood Development area is, and how crucial it is for children to have a solid and steadfast transition into Primary Schools to continue on their educational journey.
I must say from a Professional Development point of view, it was extremely valuable and I walked away from the day feeling extremely EMPOWERED and grateful for the insight I had been privy to from the workshops I had chosen to attend. I would strongly advocate that you keep this weekend free in your calendars for 2011 and experience yourself a powerful and inspiring Conference. Enjoy the networking from other Educators that comes from it as well.
I also had the privilege of hearing Mary Bluett, (AEU Branch President) give a brilliant opening speech, but more so Angelo Gavrielatos (AEU Federal President) bring passion and commitment to the AEU's current campaign focused around the My Schools website and the evolution of the so called "League Tables."
Due to the sensitive nature of this Political Campaign, I won't discuss it here, but I do strongly suggest you read further for your own insight into the campaign HERE.
The AEU is still in the process of uploading notes from the Conference Workshops (I attended Dealing with Difficult People and Transition to School (which still haven't been uploaded)
My recommendation at this present time would be to go HERE and have a look at what presenters have downloaded notes from the day.
In particular though, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE download the power point presentation given in the opening by Ross Dean from the Victorian Educational Leadership Consortium.
If you ever see something advertised involved Ross Dean, I would highly recommend including yourself in it. Ross also ran the workshop Dealing with Difficult People, based around the important role of identifying intent. I will let you know when his workshop notes have been downloaded to the site.
Of particular interest though, the topic of "4 rooms of change" came up as an approach to reduce/eliminate bullying in schools and/or the workplace.
The rooms act like an "emotional barometer" and it's a way for individuals to assess and reflect upon how they are feeling at any point during their day. In terms of classrooms, it's being used as a tool to "manage emotions and hence allow a visual cue to the tone of classrooms."
In some classrooms, each student has their name on a magnetic button. During the day, the student is responsible for placing their named magnetic button in the room according to how they are feeling. It is fluid, emotions vary throughout the day pending how the student feels, what may have happened during a class, or at recess/lunch. It not only lets the student be responsible and aware for his/her behaviour, but allows classmates to gauge how their peers are feeling and for teachers to monitor and act accordingly to emotions being displayed.
I took the liberty of Googling and having a bit more of a read on this subject and the links can be found below. For picture links, please click on the picture and it will take you to the page of reference.
Bullying in Schools, Lessons from Scandinavia read HERE
I am looking forward to notes also being published from the Transition - A positive start to school (Jenny Mayo, Tina King and Pippa) This workshop also highlighted Kindergartens/Preschools being built on actual school sites now to allow closer relationships and further enhance transition from preschool to school. Tina has been kind of enough to supply me with her presentation, transition from a Principal's point of view. If you would like to a copy of this, please send an email to me c/o the Network and I will forward it on to you.
The AEU is still in the process of uploading notes from the Conference Workshops (I attended Dealing with Difficult People and Transition to School (which still haven't been uploaded)
My recommendation at this present time would be to go HERE and have a look at what presenters have downloaded notes from the day.
In particular though, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE download the power point presentation given in the opening by Ross Dean from the Victorian Educational Leadership Consortium.
If you ever see something advertised involved Ross Dean, I would highly recommend including yourself in it. Ross also ran the workshop Dealing with Difficult People, based around the important role of identifying intent. I will let you know when his workshop notes have been downloaded to the site.
Of particular interest though, the topic of "4 rooms of change" came up as an approach to reduce/eliminate bullying in schools and/or the workplace.
The rooms act like an "emotional barometer" and it's a way for individuals to assess and reflect upon how they are feeling at any point during their day. In terms of classrooms, it's being used as a tool to "manage emotions and hence allow a visual cue to the tone of classrooms."
In some classrooms, each student has their name on a magnetic button. During the day, the student is responsible for placing their named magnetic button in the room according to how they are feeling. It is fluid, emotions vary throughout the day pending how the student feels, what may have happened during a class, or at recess/lunch. It not only lets the student be responsible and aware for his/her behaviour, but allows classmates to gauge how their peers are feeling and for teachers to monitor and act accordingly to emotions being displayed.
I took the liberty of Googling and having a bit more of a read on this subject and the links can be found below. For picture links, please click on the picture and it will take you to the page of reference.
Bullying in Schools, Lessons from Scandinavia read HERE
I am looking forward to notes also being published from the Transition - A positive start to school (Jenny Mayo, Tina King and Pippa) This workshop also highlighted Kindergartens/Preschools being built on actual school sites now to allow closer relationships and further enhance transition from preschool to school. Tina has been kind of enough to supply me with her presentation, transition from a Principal's point of view. If you would like to a copy of this, please send an email to me c/o the Network and I will forward it on to you.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
What a Fantastic First Meeting!
What a Fantastic first meet for the Shepparton CRT Support Network on Wednesday 7th April 2010 at St George's Road Primary School, Shepparton!
Congratulations to all the CRT / ET Teachers who attended this day. I commend you for your enthusiasm and willingness to dedicate a day of your holidays to furthering your "Professional Knowledge" your "Professional Practice" and your "Professional Engagement."
What a great SUCCESS this day was! Many thanks to all who returned their Surveys of Reflection for the day! Your insight and thoughts are truly valued, and it's great to see that you have all been able to "reflect on, evaluate and improve your professional knowledge and practice"
Many thanks to all those that helped make this day so INFORMATIVE, and VALUABLE!! Words can not express the thanks felt towards Wendy for taking on the leadership role of Facilitator for the Network! Special thanks to Wendy's helpers, especially the "CATERING LADIES!" ... Delicious!!! Greatly appreciated!
Congratulations to all the CRT / ET Teachers who attended this day. I commend you for your enthusiasm and willingness to dedicate a day of your holidays to furthering your "Professional Knowledge" your "Professional Practice" and your "Professional Engagement."
What a great SUCCESS this day was! Many thanks to all who returned their Surveys of Reflection for the day! Your insight and thoughts are truly valued, and it's great to see that you have all been able to "reflect on, evaluate and improve your professional knowledge and practice"
Many thanks to all those that helped make this day so INFORMATIVE, and VALUABLE!! Words can not express the thanks felt towards Wendy for taking on the leadership role of Facilitator for the Network! Special thanks to Wendy's helpers, especially the "CATERING LADIES!" ... Delicious!!! Greatly appreciated!
Session 1 ~ How to get your PD Hours Up, presented by Wendy Humphrey
* Use your PD Log - include dates and hours, and make sure you write a "reflection" w.r.t your PD and your professional teaching practice.
* Attend PD sessions when you can.
* Ask Principal/s to be included on the staff email for the school/s that you work at often, and suggest that other CRTs would also benefit from this!
* Regularly check our fantastic blog right here for up to date PD Information & Resources
* Always keep on hand a copy of iTEACH Sep 2008 as your official VIT Document.
I will scan and include Wendy's brilliant summary - Important Aspects from this iTEACH Article.
We were very fortunate to have the lovely Mel from the Wodonda CRT Support Network attend our day as well. Mel also had her fantastic Professional Teaching Portfolio from Creatal Publishing on hand to demonstrate a concise and well laid out format to maintain your Professional Learning over the 5 year re-registration period (great to have it all in one organised place as well, should you be called on during the "audit" process!)
* Ask Principal/s to be included on the staff email for the school/s that you work at often, and suggest that other CRTs would also benefit from this!
* Regularly check our fantastic blog right here for up to date PD Information & Resources
* Always keep on hand a copy of iTEACH Sep 2008 as your official VIT Document.
I will scan and include Wendy's brilliant summary - Important Aspects from this iTEACH Article.
We were very fortunate to have the lovely Mel from the Wodonda CRT Support Network attend our day as well. Mel also had her fantastic Professional Teaching Portfolio from Creatal Publishing on hand to demonstrate a concise and well laid out format to maintain your Professional Learning over the 5 year re-registration period (great to have it all in one organised place as well, should you be called on during the "audit" process!)
To read more about the Professional Teaching Portfolio click HERE
If you are still interested in obtaining one, Wendy is now able to get these FANTASTIC journals for only $20 each! What a bargain!! Please contact Wendy if you are interested, and if you have ordered one on the day, can you please contact Wendy to organise payment! Thank You!
Session 2 ~ Anaphylaxis presented by Kate Nicholls
Anaphylaxis is simply defined as a "severe and sudden reaction."
Anaphylaxis Australia Website can be found HERE
Example Action Plans HERE
ASCIA action plans for Anaphylaxis (general poster suitable for first aid rooms - for use with EpiPen and EpiPen Jr adrenaline auto-injectors HERE)
Other ASCIA action plans for Anaphylaxis can be found HERE
Session 3 ~ ICT, presented by Jackie Stockdale & Giles Pritchard from St George's Road PS.
A very informative and hands on session that looked at implementing ICT in the classroom as a CRT / ET. You no longer need to fear that "Interactive Whiteboard" or "Smart Board" at the front of the Classroom! I hope that you feel empowered now to have a go and continue to learn and develop your skills using this fantastic technological device!
* Make sure it's CALIBRATED before you start your day! If in doubt, get the students to help you set it up!
* Remember one person at a time, one place at a time!
Enjoy exploring more the wonderful software tools that we looked at today!
KidPix (great for P-2)
Kid Pix cultivates children's natural creativity and builds self- confidence and pride of accomplishment - critical components of personal development.
Some good links to learn more about Kid pix can be found below:
Photostory (Great for 3-4)
"Photo Story 3 is a free program that allows you to create stunning multimedia presentations from digital photographs. You can add great effects such as zooming into a photo or scanning across a scene. Transitions between pictures can be added as can text and special colour and texture effects. You can add music to your presentation from an existing source or better still, make your own from within the program. The presentation can be saved as something you might watch on a DVD or small enough that you could email it, or post it on your website to share!"
Some good links for Photo Story can be found below:
Inspiration
For visual mapping, outlining, writing and making presentations, use Inspiration® 9, the ultimate thinking and learning tool. Brainstorm ideas, structure your thoughts and visually communicate concepts to strengthen understanding with the Diagram and Map Views. To take notes, organize information, and structure writing for plans, papers and reports, use the integrated Outline View to focus on main and supporting ideas and to clarify thinking in written form. With Inspiration's Presentation Manager, transform your diagrams, mind maps and outlines into polished presentations that communicate ideas clearly and demonstrate understanding and knowledge.
Learn more about Inspiration below:
Easiteach
Session 4 ~ Ros Hosa presents VELS Mathematics
Many thanks to Ros for a very insightful look into the world of Mathematics and for stimulating and providing our "brains" with hands-on activities to take back into the classroom with us.
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