Professional Development
The following professional development (PD) opportunities are available for principals, teachers and school administration staff. The sessions are listed in date order.
Term 3: 13 July - 18 September
Demand Professional Development - Metropolitan Centres - August 2009
The VCAA is conducting a series of Professional Development training programs in Melbourne Metropolitan venues for those schools using or intending to use the On Demand testing application for the first time this year. This follows the On Demand training programs that were held in country Regional centres in April and May 2009.
Further information regarding this PD and the relevant Expression of Interest form is available in Memorandum 71/2009.
Term 2: 20 April - 26 June 2009
VCE Implementation Workshops for Classical Studies (Classical Societies and Cultures) and Economics
IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOPS
The VCAA is conducting workshops for teachers of VCE Classical Studies (Classical Societies and Cultures) and Economics.
The purpose of the workshops is to
- acquaint teachers with the changes to the study designs
- provide advice on course planning and assessment
Further information on Implementation Workshops, time, venue and registration details are available in Memorandum 53/2009.
On Demand Professional Development - April/May 2009
The VCAA is conducting a series of morning and afternoon Professional Development training programs in the Metropolitan and Regional centres for schools using or intending to use the On Demand Testing application for the first time this year.
The intended audience includes Assessment and Reporting Coordinators, Curriculum Coordinators, Learning and Teaching Coaches, interested teachers and DEECD Regional staff.
Further information on this PD and Expression of Interest Form are available in Memorandum 31/2009.
VCE Implementation Workshops for Business Management and Economics
The VCAA is conducting workshops for teachers of VCE Business Management and Economics.
The purpose of the workshops is to:
- Acquaint teachers with the changes to the study designs,
- Provide advice on course planning and assessment.
VCE Business Management
The VCAA is working in partnership with the Victorian Commercial Teachers Association (VCTA) to conduct a series of professional development workshops to support the implementation of the newly accredited Business Management study design.
VCE Economics
The VCAA is working in partnership with Commerce Presentations and Publications (CPAP) to conduct a series of professional development workshops to support the implementation of the newly accredited Economics study design.
Further information on locations, dates and times are available in Memorandum 37/2009.
Term 1: 2 February - 3 April 2009
VCE VET Scored Assessment: Professional Development For New And Inexperienced Assessors – February/March 2009
The VCAA will be conducting a series of professional development workshops for assessors of scored VCE VET programs in 2009. This workshop is similar to the one conducted in term one 2008.
The workshops will include:
- an overview of scored assessment for new assessors
- an overview of the 2008 coursework audit procedure
- task selection and design, sharing tasks and ideas with other assessors whilst preparing tasks for 2009
- using the VCE VET scoring criteria.
All assessors are asked to bring:
- the units of competence in the Units 3 and 4 sequence that you deliver
- previously developed and draft coursework tasks
- your assessment plan (if available)
- program outline (structure, timing and assessment schedule) if available
- other resources or information you are prepared to share.
Further information and registration form are available in Memorandum 7/2009.
VCE Data and Examination Services - Professional Development Sessions 2009
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority cordially invite members of your school’s VCE leadership team to attend a professional development session on the VCE Data (VCEDS) and Examination Services (ES).
These services provide each school with confidential information on the performance of their VCE students. It is an online service that makes use of internet delivery to assist schools analyse their VCE results. Users can access their own school data over a number of years.
In 2009, the professional development sessions will be a hands-on experience. Each participant will have the opportunity to analyse their own school’s VCE results during the sessions.
The program is designed to be useful and informative for new users as well as for experienced users of VCEDS and ES. It will cover how to use the VCEDS and ES, and strategies for getting the best out of VCEDS and ES in 2009.
Each two and a half hour session is provided free of charge (including light refreshments). Sessions have been organised to take place in each region of the state, commencing on 26 February and running until 24 March 2009.
To take advantage of this opportunity, please ensure that all relevant staff (eg, Principal, Deputy Principal, VCE Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator, Faculty Head/Coordinator) complete the registration form and return by fax to Christal Belayiannis at the VCAA on 03 9651 4504. Registration closes 5.00pm on Friday 6 March 2009.
Due to the change to a hands-on experience, there will be a limited number of places per sessions. In the event that your preferred session is fully booked, please indicate an alternative session. A session schedule is provided.
Enquiries about registration can be directed to Christal Belayiannis on 03 9651 4403 or email: belayiannis.christal.c@edumail.vic.gov.au.
Other Professional Development
Other Professional Development opportunities will be published here as they become available.
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