English

For details of any course just click on the course title in which you are interested. You will find detailed information on what the course is about, how it will be presented, as well as expected course outcomes and course presenters.

Date Course Title Purpose Venue Target Group Cost
including GST

Monday 5th March

4.00pm - 7.00pm

ESL in the Mainstream 3-10

Repeat Course

1 of 10 Sessions

Other Sessions: 12th, 19th and 26th March, 2nd April, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th May, 4th June

To assist ESL and mainstream teachers to meet the needs of ESL learners through: understanding language-related needs; an awareness of materials and teaching approaches that take account of cultural and linguistic diversity; and collaborative working relationships between ESL and mainstream teachers.

Abbotsleigh Junior School

22 Woonora Ave

Wahroonga

Classroom, mainstream and ESL teachers 3-10

$650

AIS member $470

Includes Materials

A $100  subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the  Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Thursday 8th March

9.00am - 3.30pm

AIS Drama Conference

To provide strategies for teaching Australian Drama and Theatre and Studies in Drama and Theatre.  To examine standards referencing assessment using practical examples.

St Andrew’s Cathedral School

474 Kent Street

Sydney

Teachers of Stage 6 Drama

$155

AIS member $105

Friday 9th March

8.30am for 9.00am - 3.30pm

Annual English Conference Stage 6: The Journey Continues

To suggest new teaching strategies for senior texts, to provide opportunities for consultation with colleagues across the sector, to reinforce understanding of underlying Stage 6 syllabus principles, and to assist in developing teaching material.

Newington College

200 Stanmore Road

Stanmore

Teachers of Stage 6 English

$155

AIS member $105

Thursday 15th and Friday 16th March

9.00am - 3.30pm

Child Protection

Day 1: Making a Difference

Day 2: Supporting Protective Behaviours in the Curriculum K-12

Repeat course

Day 1: To examine the types and indicators of abuse, the teacher’s roles and responsibilities and changes to legislation.  Day 2: To analyse research on how to support children and develop interview skills for dealing with child protection issues and to critique models for implementing protective behaviours in the curriculum.

Danebank Anglican  School

82-98 Park Road

Hurstville

Teachers of primary and secondary and school Counsellors

$310

AIS member $210

Monday 26th March

9.00am - 3.30pm

Leading Your Faculty

Repeat Course

1 of 3 Sessions

Other Sessions: 9th April and 28th May

To focus Heads of Faculty on the issues and skills required to work supportively, creatively and productively as a manager and facilitator of change, both up and down the line.  The course will also enable Heads of Faculty to obtain anonymous and confidential feedback from members of their team and to explore the answers.

The Kings School

Pennant Hills Road

North Parramatta

Heads of Faculty

$590

AIS member $455

Includes Upward Feedback Survey

Tuesday 27th March

9.00am - 3.30pm

Communication Skills for Managing Difficult Interpersonal Situations

Repeat Course

To assist classroom teachers and teachers in positions of responsibility to more successfully manage difficult communication.  Participants will learn how to manage themselves and others in situations of emotional tension and high anxiety.

Presbyterian Ladies College

Boundary Street

Croydon

All Teachers K-12

$155

AIS member $105

Wednesday 28th March

9.00am - 3.30pm

Multiple Intelligences and Blooming Minds: A Toolkit of Strategies for K-10 Classrooms

Repeat Course

To develop a toolkit of strategies which will enhance teaching and learning through an exploration of Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences theory, a revised Bloom’s Taxonomy, co-operative learning strategies and higher order thinking skills.

Level 2

99 York Street

Sydney

Teachers K-10, teachers responsible for planning dynamic gifted and talented programs

$155

AIS member $105

Tuesday 3rd April

9.00am - 3.30pm

Theoretical Perspectives in Stage 6 English: A Practical Workshop

Repeat Course

To provide teachers with an understanding of the four theoretical models which underpin Stage 6 English Syllabus and to demonstrate activities to support students in responding to texts using different perspectives.

Trinity Grammar School

119 Prospect Road

Summer Hill

Teachers of Stage 6 English

$155

AIS member $105

Tuesday 15th May

4.00pm - 6.30pm

Reading Film as Text

Repeat Course

To present an introduction to teaching film as text.

Masada College

11-15 Link Road

St Ives

Teachers of English

$75

AIS member $55

Thursday 17th May

9.00am - 3.30pm

Digital Designing - Getting Started

Other date in series: 19th September

To introduce participants to the basics of 2-Dimensional (graphics) and 4-Dimensional (video) digital media in a hands on working computer studio designed for Art and Design.  Practical applications of curriculum implementation will be covered through a learn as you play focus.  Digital video production will be a main component.

Presbyterian Ladies College

Boundary Street

Croydon

Teachers of upper primary and secondary who are interested in exploring the basics of using the computer as an image manipulation tool

Single course

$155

AIS member $105

A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Whole series

$300

AIS member $200

Thursday 17th May

3.30pm - 6.30pm

I.T.’s Easy: Explorations in Animation

Other dates in Series: 5th April, 3rd May, 25th July, 16th, 22nd and 29th August

To provide teachers with hands on experience with a variety of software applications for building simple animations from still images.  Participants will learn how to build simple animated GIF files and how this technology may extend the use of digital camera technology.

Pymble Ladies’ College

Avon Road

Pymble

Teachers K-12 interested in Information Technology

Single course

$115

AIS member $85

A $30 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Whole series

$690

AIS member $510

Friday 18th May

8.45am - 3.30pm

Studies of Asia on the Internet - Tracks and WebQuests

This workshop will provide teachers with opportunities to develop skills in using the internet to supplement and enhance Asia-focussed classroom tasks.  The workshop will go beyond surfing the internet and will focus on exploring the potential of using Tracks and WebQuests to develop across the curriculum activities for students using an inquiry-centred approach to teaching about Asia.

Ann D Clark Conference Centre

Level 2

2a Villiers Street

Parramatta

Teachers of K-12 interested in Studies of Asia

Independent schools

$65

Subsidised for  independent schools through the Asian Languages Program.

Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd May

9.00am - 3.30pm

Skills for Pastoral Care, Year Level Co-ordinators and Tutors

Repeat Course

To provide those responsible for the pastoral care of students K-12 with practical skills in dealing positively with the challenges of their role.

Presbyterian Ladies College

Boundary Street

Croydon

Year Level Co-ordinators, House Masters/Mistresses and Tutors, teachers with pastoral care responsibilities

$310

AIS member $210

Wednesday 23rd May

4.00pm Start

ESL in the Mainstream 3-10

Repeat course

1 of 10 Sessions:

Other Sessions: 30th May, 6, 13, and 20th June, 1st, 8th, 15, 22nd and 29th August

To assist ESL and mainstream teachers to meet the needs of ESL learners through: understanding language-related needs; an awareness of materials and teaching approaches that take account of cultural and linguistic diversity;  and collaborative working relationships between ESL and mainstream teachers.

Arkana College

346 Stoney Creek Road

Kingsgrove

Classroom, mainstream and ESL teachers 3-10

$650

AIS member $470

Includes materials

A $100 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the  Quality Teacher Program.  (See Introduction)

Thursday 24th and Friday 25th May

8.30 am for 9.00am - 4.30pm

Technology Showcase

To bring together the highest calibre educators from Australia and North America to provide inspiring insight, hands on skills and examples of excellence to support the use of information technology for teaching and learning.

The Powerhouse Museum

Harris Street

Ultimo

Classroom Teachers across KLAs, Bursars, Principals, Directors of Information Technology, Information Technology Co-ordinators

$310

AIS member $210

A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th May

9.00am - 3.30pm

Making Meaning with Multimedia

Repeat Course

To address principles and practices in effective use of multi-media relating to the Stage 6 English Syllabus.

Ravenswood School

1b Cecil Street

Gordon

Teachers of Stage 6 English

$310

AIS member $210

A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Monday 28th May

9.00am - 3.30pm

Communication Skills for Managing Difficult Interpersonal Situations

Repeat Course

To assist classroom teachers and teachers in positions of responsibility to more successfully manage difficult communication.  Participants will learn how to manage themselves and others in situations of emotional tension and high anxiety.

Presbyterian Ladies College

Boundary Street

Croydon

All Teachers K-12

$155

AIS member $105

Wednesday 30th May

4.30pm - 7.30pm

Understanding Standards Referencing in School Certificate English

To provide English teachers with the opportunity to increase their understanding of standards referenced assessment using the Board of Studies CD Rom Standards Package NSW School Certificate English - Literacy Test.

SCEGGS - Darlinghurst

215 Forbes Street

Darlinghurst

Teachers of Year 10 English

$75

AIS member $55

Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th and Friday 8th June

9.00am - 3.30pm

Leading Your Faculty

Repeat Course

To focus Heads of Faculty on the issues and skills required to work supportively, creatively and productively as a manager and facilitator of change, both up and down the line.  The course will also enable Heads of Faculty to obtain anonymous and confidential feedback from members of their team and to explore the answers.

Masada College

9-15 Link Road

St Ives

Heads of Faculty

$590

AIS member $455

Includes Upward Feedback Survey

Wednesday 13th June

9.00am - 3.30pm

Reading the Media

Repeat Course

To explore the structure of media texts and ways to critically read visual and print texts in newspapers and television.

Danebank Anglican  School

82-98 Park Road

Hurstville

Teachers of 7-12 English

$155

AIS member $105

A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Monday 18th June

9.00am - 3.30pm

Multiple Intelligences and Blooming Minds:  A Toolkit of Strategies for K-10 Classrooms

Repeat Course

To develop a toolkit of strategies which will enhance teaching and learning through an exploration of Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences theory, a co-operative learning strategies and higher order thinking skills.

Level 2

99 York Street

Sydney

Teachers K-10, teachers responsible for planning dynamic gifted and talented programs

$155

AIS member $105

Thursday 19th and Friday 20th July

8.30am - 3.30pm

AIS HSC English Study Days

Friday is a repeat of Thursday

The target is HSC students in Advanced and Extension courses.  They will attend practical workshop sessions on a variety of Electives and Modules in order to deepen their understanding of those areas of the Syllabus, and to provide them with opportunities for the exchange of ideas with other students and teachers.

Loreto Normanhurst

Pennant Hills Road

Normanhurst

Students of Year 12  Advanced or  Extension English

$80

AIS member $60

Wednesday 1st August

8.30am for 9.00am - 3.30pm

Virtual Projects

Repeat course

1 of 2 Sessions

Other Session: 8th August

A Virtual Project is a web based teaching and learning experience which fosters collaboration and complex thinking.  Links to online resources are woven into the specific learning tasks that make up the project.  The course will provide teachers with basic web publishing skills and guide them through the design and construction of a Virtual Project specific to their subject area before posting it to the web.

Newington College

Wyvern House

115 Cambridge Street

Stanmore

Teachers of Upper Primary, Teacher Librarians, Teachers 7-12

$310

AIS member $210

A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Monday 3rd August

9.00am - 3.30pm

Multiple Intelligences and Blooming Minds:  A Toolkit of Strategies for K-10 Classrooms

Repeat Course

To develop a toolkit of strategies which will enhance teaching and learning through an exploration of Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences theory, a co-operative learning strategies and higher order thinking skills.

TBC

Teachers K-10, teachers responsible for planning dynamic gifted and talented programs

$155

AIS member $105

Wednesday 15th August

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Using Technology in ESL

To explore the effective use of PowerPoint presentations in ESL programs.

Tara Anglican School

Masons Drive

Parramatta

Teachers of ESL

$75

AIS member $55

A $30 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Thursday 16th August

3.30pm - 6.30pm

I.T.’s Easy: The Potential of PowerPoint

Other dates in Series: 5th April, 3rd and 17th May, 25th July, 22nd and 29th August

To examine innovative ways to use PowerPoint to support student learning while building teachers’ basic skills for using this software tool.  Participants will learn how to build non-linear slide shows with imbedded still and moving images and audio files.

Pymble Ladies College

Avon Road

Pymble

Teachers K-12 interested in Information Technology

Single course

$115

AIS member $85

A $30 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Whole series

$690

AIS member $510

Friday 17th August

9.00am - 3.30pm

Communication Skills for Managing Difficult Interpersonal Situations

Repeat Course

To assist classroom teachers and teachers in positions of responsibility to more successfully manage difficult communication.  Participants will learn how to manage themselves and others in situations of emotional tension and high anxiety.

Presbyterian Ladies College

Boundary Street

Croydon

All Teachers K-12

$155

AIS member $105

Tuesday 21st August

9.00am - 3.30pm

Leading Your Faculty: The Sequel

To enable Faculty Heads who have completed the Leading Your Faculty program in previous years to consolidate and further develop other leadership skills.

Pymble Ladies’ College

Avon Road

Pymble

Heads of Faculty

$280

AIS member $225

Includes Upward Feedback Survey

Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd August

9.00am - 3.30pm

Sex, Drugs and Rock N Roll:   Mental Health Matters.  AIS Adolescent Mental Health Conference

To examine best practice and research to support the mental health of young people and to showcase mental health initiatives that are working in independent schools.  The conference will investigate how the development of school education policy and pastoral care structures can best promote wellbeing.

Wesley Conference Centre

220 Pitt Street

Sydney

Teachers of PDHPE, primary,  school Executives, Counsellors, Heads of House, Tutors and teachers

$310

Independent schools

$150

Subsidised for  independent schools through the NSDES Program

Wednesday 22nd and Wednesday 29th August

3.30pm - 6.30pm

I.T.’s Easy: Advanced Tools for Publishing on the Web

Other dates in Series: 5th April, 3rd and 17th May, 25th July, 16th August

To introduce teachers with existing web publishing experiences over 2 sessions to professional web publishing tools such as Dreamweaver, Flash and Course Builder.  Participants will construct a web page adding a simple animation and some interactivity.

TBC

Teachers K-12 interested in Information Technology

Single course

$230

AIS member $170

A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Whole series

$690

AIS member $510

Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th August

9.00am - 3.30pm

Skills for Pastoral Care, Year Level Co-ordinators and Tutors

Repeat Course

To provide those responsible for the pastoral care of students K-12 with practical skills in dealing positively with the challenges of their role.

Presbyterian Ladies College

Boundary Street

Croydon

Year Level Co-ordinators, House Masters/Mistresses and Tutors, teachers with pastoral care responsibilities

$310

AIS member $210

Thursday 30th August

8.30am for 9.00am - 3.30pm

Digital Portfolios

1 of 2 Sessions

Other Session: 6th September

Participants will be guided in the use of microphones, digital cameras, scanners and digital video to record and store student work samples.  The work samples will be embedded into a presentation and annotated with teacher and/or student assessment notes before burning to CD Rom.

Pymble Ladies College

Avon Road

Pymble

Teachers across KLA’s Information Technology Co-ordinators

$310

AIS member $210

A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Wednesday 5th September

8.30am for 9.00am - 3.30pm

Virtual Projects

Repeat course

1 of 2 Sessions

Other Session: 12th September

A Virtual Project is a web based teaching and learning experience which fosters collaboration and complex thinking.  Links to online resources are woven into the specific learning tasks that make up the project.  The course will provide teachers with basic web publishing skills and guide them through the design and construction of a Virtual Project specific to their subject area before posting it to the web.

Newington College

Wyvern House

115 Cambridge Street

Stanmore

Teachers of Upper Primary, Teacher Librarians, Teachers 7-12

$310

AIS member $210

A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See  Introduction)

Monday 7th September

9.00am - 3.30pm

Multiple Intelligences and Blooming Minds:  A Toolkit of Strategies for K-10 Classrooms

Repeat Course

To develop a toolkit of strategies which will enhance teaching and learning through an exploration of Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences theory, a co-operative learning strategies and higher order thinking skills.

SCEGGS - Darlinghurst
215 Forbes Street
Darlinghurst

Teachers K-10, teachers responsible for planning dynamic gifted and talented programs

$155

AIS member $105

Monday 10th September

9.00am - 3.30pm

Learning with the Whole Self

To explore classroom strategies to assist students to engage the whole self in the learning process.

Presbyterian Ladies College

Boundary Street

Croydon

Classroom teachers interested in exploring a holistic approach to learning

$155

AIS member $105

Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th September

9.00am - 3.30pm

Film as Text in the New HSC

To explore the reading of films, their creation and how they elicit viewer responses.

Masada College

9-15 Link Road

St Ives

Teachers of Stage 6 English

$310

AIS member $210

Wednesday 13th September

9.00am - 3.30pm

Responding to a Reading Task: Strategies to Support Students

To examine the grammatical resources writers use to create text.  In workshop activities, teachers will develop practical  strategies that will support students in responding to a reading task.

Loreto Normanhurst

Pennant Hills Road

Normanhurst

Teachers 7-12 English

$155

AIS member $105

A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Wednesday 19th September

9.00am - 3.30pm

Digital Designing - Pushing the Boundaries

Other date in series: 17th May

To introduce participants to the amazing potential of 2-Dimensional (graphics) and 4-Dimensional (video) digital media in a hands on working computer studio designed for Art and Design.  Practical applications of curriculum implementation will be covered through a learn as you play focus.  This workshop is for those who have basic graphics understanding and skill.  Advanced digital video production will be a main feature.

Presbyterian Ladies College

Boundary Street

Croydon

Teachers of upper primary and secondary who are interested in exploring the basics of using the computer as an image manipulation tool

Single course

$155

AIS member $105

A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program.  (See  Introduction)

Whole series

$300

AIS member $200

Thursday 29th October

8.30am for 9.00am - 3.30pm

Digital Portfolios

1 of 2 Sessions

Other Session: 6th November

Participants will be guided in the use of microphones, digital cameras, scanners and digital video to record and store student work samples.  The work samples will be embedded into a presentation and annotated with teacher and/or student assessment notes before burning to CD Rom.

Pymble Ladies College

Avon Road

Pymble

Teachers across KLA’s Information Technology Co-ordinators

$310

AIS member $210

A $50 subsidy is available for eligible teachers through the Quality Teacher Program. (See Introduction)