Updates from Bob

Thanks again for your support re attendance at the May 25th PD at MSC Library. Be sure to look at the power points that I sent you if you did not make it. One is from Dawn and one from, me .

 

The Duty of Care Workshop will definitely be happening at the Senior College Library from 4.30pm until about 5.30pm presented by MSC School nurse Mrs. Roz Devilee. It will be free but a gold coin donation to help cover the catering would be appreciated It covers asthma treatment incidents and Annaphylaxis.

Scuse spelling please'.

 

The July 2nd Saturday morning with Jenny Mackay is still a possibility but I need firm numbers and lots of feedback that you would like some help with behavior management/engagement otherwise it may lack funding so please let me know how much you would like this to happen. 

 

I have written several letters on your behalf but I need some evidence of grass root support .

 

I hope to see you at the PD on June 22nd.

 

 

Robert

New: Sunraysia Schools Map online

Today the Mildura CRT Network has added Map of Sunraysia Schools.

New professional learning opportunities for CRT teachers in physical education and sport

A lot of times CRT teachers are requested to take students to physical education and sport activities ,travel with them to sport competitions or coaching them in sports.

Most of the CRT teachers are not aware of the high risk associated with taking the specific sport out of the classroom ………

I am offering professional learning sport and physical education following school sport Victoria calendar ,all related activities will increase their confidence Taking a class for sport or physical education.

Topics :

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*Introduction for Invasion games (primary and secondary)

Includes rules and basic lesson plan for sports as AFL ,basketball, netball ,soccer ,volleyball cricket ,handball hockey ,and many more.

*Introduction for Alternative sports as handball ,korfball ,lacrosse, Frisbee ,

*Introducing game sense approach and ideas for class management in physical education and sport

Please see a link with my testimonials

http://www.andyentertainment.com.au/Testimonials.htm

Link about me

http://www.andyentertainment.com.au/Andres-Olascoaga.htm

The sessions can be full day or after school 2 hours ,certificate of attendance will be provided.

It is better to be prepared, than explain later why things went wrong !!!


from
Robert

UP DATE

It was a bit unfair asking people to tell me whether they will come without giving you a date for the Duty of Care Workshop. Roz is flexible but a Wednesday mid term 2 suits her best so lets nominate Wednesday June 22 and see what response I get to that.

Also, since writing to you this morning, I received an email from Dawn Colcott. She is coming to Mildura to talk to beginning teachers on Tuesday August 2nd . She is prepared to run a workshop for CRTs on Wednesday August 3rd if you would like her to. Please send me topics that you would like her to cover and indicate whether you would like a full day or an after school session on that day. There would be a small charge to cover some of the catering costs but it would be otherwise free of charge .

Robert

Refugee Week In Schools

i JUST RECEIVED THIS NOTICE ABOUT REFUGEE WEEK IN SCHOOLS FROM DAWN COLCOTT

Refugee Week in Schools

In 2011, Refugee Week will be held from Sunday June 19 to Saturday June 2 . Please join us at this professional development workshop to discover resources and activities your school can run at
zero cost to acknowledge Refugee Week.
Details:

Date: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Time: 4 -5.30pm

Venue: LMERC
Ground floor
150 Palmerston St Carlton 3053
MEL: 2B H5

RSVP: : Tuesday 24th May 2011
Erin Hughes
School Support Team
hughese@foundationhouse.org.au

Queries: (03) 9389 8994
Foundation House and LMERC present
At this workshop:
• Learn how Refugee Week is a great way to promote inclusion,
foster empathy and explore journeys to and within Australia
through clever use of resources.
• Discover & join the Languages & Multicultural Education Resource
Centre (LMERC)
• Connect with the School Support team from Foundation House.
• Share ideas with colleagues. Borrowing time till pm.

Afternoon tea provided Afternoon tea provided Afternoon tea provided Afternoon tea provided

"Duty of Care" workshop

Please feel free to ring or email me if you have any information about possible PD that others may appreciate knowing about. So far I am not getting any information from the Schools. I am planning a "Duty of Care" workshop to be held at the Senior College library sometime in June- possibly Wednesday evening from 4.45pm until 6.00pm. It will be conducted by the Chaffey College/Senior College School Health Officer/ Nurse, Mrs. Rozz Devilee. The areas covered would be dealing with Asthma suffers and children with allergies in the Classroom safely and responsibly . What every teacher needs to know to properly fulfill their expected duty of Care The Puffers , mask and giving Ipipen shots. I have not finalised the date until I know that some CRTs want to come.

Robert

Next Meeting Mildura CRT Network

our next meeting is Wednesday may 25th at the Senior College Library and the main topic was VIT full registration renewal - getting prepared for next year.

Robert

Easter message

Hi Mildura Network CRTS

 I hope you have an enjoyable break over Easter. Dawn Colcott ( who is our CRT person at VIT , and who originally invited me to do this job), has sent us all some Easter greetings and a flyer all about a set of books available to assist CRTS . I am forwarding the note and attachment on to you. I hope you all had a productive and rewarding term 1 and that more work becomes available next term than was the case most of term 1.


Robert Hillier

Professional Practice Issue 8 'Engaging Teachers'

Please find below a link to Issue 8 of Professional Practice: ‘Engaging teachers’. It features the work of teacher and acclaimed presenter of professional development Glen Pearsall, with his practical hints on how to create and foster more effective and engaging classrooms. Re-thinking classroom dynamics is the focus of an article on Professor Ramon Lewis’ Developmental Approach to classroom behavior, while the feature on Hawkesdale P12 College and their recent virtual placement pilot suggests a re-think of the classroom itself.

This issue also focuses on the development of the Professional Standards for Accomplished Teaching of School Geography. Other news updates include the release of the National Professional Standards for teachers, and congratulations to teachers who have recently received awards and scholarships.

Go to Professional Practice here:
http://www.vit.vic.edu.au/professionalpractice/

Or for a printable version:
http://www.vit.vic.edu.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/PDF/Professional%20Practice/PP202011.pdf

Victorian Institute of Teaching

Casual Relief Teachers Support Initiative - DEECD Website

Following our meeting at DEECD, late in 2010 regarding the establishment of a designated web page for CRTs - Casual Relief Teachers Support Initiative, I am now pleased to advise that the site has been developed and is now live.  The links to the site are as follows:

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/schoolprofessionals/teachers/default.htm 

(under Careers and Professional Development’s ‘Teacher Professional Learning’)

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/schoolprofessionals/teachers/crt.htm

Robert Hillier

My Rules - Classroom Management

This year the AEU will be running one conference each school holiday period. During the coming break our conference is about classroom and behaviour management. This conference is specifically for CRT members and designed to address CRT issues.

Conference information:

Your Room: My Rules — Classroom Management
Speakers include Jenny MaKay, Glen Pearsall, Jo Lange, Jo Prestia, Margaret Armstrong and Rob Mason

Where: 120 Clarendon St, South Melbourne

When: 9:00-3:30 on the 14^th of April

PD at the Pub

AEU PD at the Pub Grand Hotel Mildura on Wednesday March 30^th 4.30pm to 6.00pm. Glen Pearsal on Behaviour Management. Glenn is a Classroom teacher from Eltham High School. 

This is free for AEU or VIEU members plus a free drink at the bar.

You must book online at:  View site

Click here to view flyer.

Robert Hillier

Refresher Course for Teachers - Bendigo - April Holidays

I just received this information from Joy Greenway in Bendigo about a Refresher Course for teachers who have been out of the system or only working as a CRT for the last 3 years and who wouldn't mind spending three days in Bendigo during part of the School holidays - April 12th ,13th and 14th. Note that you must be VIT registered and it does not matter if you have been teaching interstate during that time. It is not for new Graduate teachers.

All the information , including application forms are attached. I have not applied for funding for this PD but am confident some funding would be available for those CRTs who fit the criteria. I am away in Darwin from Wednesday March 23rd until April 5th, but will contact Terrie at DEET as soon as I get feedback that someone wishes to go.Robert Hillier

March 16th Meeting

THE MEETING TONIGHT AT THE SETTLERS covered most of the issues mentioned in the last email .

I will attach a copy of the points mentioned. We have one vacancy for the THRASS Conference being held on next Thursday & Friday( March 24-25th) as Serena Jenkins got funding to go from both her School and from me via DEET so there is one funded position available for one CRT to go if they are quick and contact me no later than tomorrow night as a late fee applies if you register in the last 5 days.

If you go you also need to be prepared to run a workshop on THRASS for the other interested CRTs later in the year.




Robert Hillier

Professional Teaching Portfolios

I am happy to do a bulk order for Professional Teaching Portfolios. For an order of 10 + the cost is $19.95 plus $1.50 postage. The portfolios covers a five year period starting with 2010.

SECTION 1 : Professional Practice - record employment details, teaching philosophy, career aims,acheivements & travel log.

SECTION 2 : Professional Learning - record teacing aims, summarise meetings. Plan and summarise PDs.

SECTION 3 : Log your PD activities

SECTION 4 : Add certificates, supporting evidence

SECTION 5 : Curriculum Vitae, documents.

New PD ONLINE

I was given a user Manual ( which I will circulate at our next meeting  about the New Process  called PD ONLINE.

It is an online booking service which allows users to book a place for professional development courses being offered by their regional office of the Department of  Education and Early Childhood development ( DEECD). I these regins it replaces the more traditional "phone and Fax methods of bookinjg PD that were used in the past. As well as being a booking service,

PD ONLINE also records your future PD commitments and keeps a personal track of your past for Professional Development for VIT registration purposes. It is meant to be simple to use , but there is a Help menu on the website  and you can contact the Administration desk on (03)90159606 between 9 am and 5pm Monday to Friday if you need further help.


www.pd-online.com.au

Welcome to Mildura CRT Network Blog Site

Hi All,

This will be the site for Mildura CRT Network.