Presented by Joanne Rossbridge and Kathy Rushton in live interactive Zoom sessions! As a result of the implementation of the national curriculum and the NAPLAN test, many teachers have recognised the need to learn more about the grammatical features of texts. Familiarity with grammar is essential when using language for a range of purposes and […]
Presented and moderated by Joanne Rossbridge, this course is designed to develop knowledge and metalanguage to explore how to support students in the joint construction of informative texts. The choice of model texts will be considered by looking at examples from subject areas such as History, Science and Geography. Teachers will be provided with ways […]
One of the key elements of building number sense is the development of multiplicative thinking and this is SO much more than simply knowing and applying the “times tables”! Join Mark Chartres and explore the key number concepts that underpin multiplicative thinking and how it is drawn from understanding patterns and relationships. Mike Chartres has […]
Do you want some support with what Reporting in Mathematics can look like in Term 4? Want to explore some resources that might help? This is your opportunity to learn with colleagues! This session addresses the following focus areas of the Australian Professional Learning Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 2.2, 6.2, 7.4.
Led by Lauren Mazzarolo (Seymour College) and Sam Capurso (Blackfriars Priory School), this workshop will cover some common conventions and expectations surrounding writing tests in Mathematics. More specifically, we will discuss thevarious elements of a well-written test including how to best structure a test in terms of content and layout, language use, and logical progression. […]
Do you want some support with what Reporting in Mathematics can look like in Term 4? Want to explore some resources that might help? Come and learn online with your colleagues! This session addresses the following focus areas of the Australian Professional Learning Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 2.2, 6.2, 7.4
Do you ever get the time to stop and think about the relationship between reading and writing (and talking and listening) in your classroom? Have you closely examined the role reading plays in learning to write? Are you looking to lift student performance in writing? Could you do more to integrate reading into the teaching […]
This session with Mark Chartres will use examples of key mathematics experiences that support teachers to consider the potential and nature of good questions. Learning mathematics through inquiry and problem solving approaches is a priority. Are you confident to use this approach with your learners? Would you like to know more about the ways in […]
The Orff Schulwerk Association of South Australia (OSASA) Term 4 workshop ‘Zooming into Music’ will be a 3 hour online event featuring local SA presenter Robyn Windham and Western Australian percussion duo – Cat and Josh from Kaboom Percussion. Kaboom Percussion are a duo from Perth who have achieved over 85 million views on YouTube […]
Are you responsible for leading mathematics innovation and improvement at your place? Build a plan for change that works! Curriculum leadership can sometimes feel like herding cats! Come and associate with other leaders to deepen and extend your curriculum leadership toolkit! This session will explore the five “must haves” if you are to achieve deep […]