February 2015 (cont.)

Northern School Network Meeting Session No. 1

25 February attended by Leanne

Provider: Northern School Network

Venue: Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, Preston

ABOUT?

Quality Assurance process for VCAL in 2015, networking with other schools in the area and gather resources for VCAL PDS subject.

PRESENTERS?

Ross Patterson

RECOMMENDED?

Yes, for VCAL teachers. Valuable information is shared at these meetings.

26 February attended by Jacinta

Provider: MAV

Venue: PLC Burwood

ABOUT?

Maree Granger presented possible forms and types of questions for 2015 SACs in Specialist Mathematics.

Discussion about expected level of solution details and alignment with VCAA requirements was raised and addressed.

PRESENTERS?

Maree Granger

RESOURCES?

Presentation notes were available for attendees if requested. A CD of information was also available for participants.

RECOMMENDED?

Yes for any one teaching Specialist Mathematics it is always very valuable to network with other teachers and providers.

COMMENTS?

I appreciate being able to attend this worthwhile PD. Thank you!

27 February attended by Marianne

Provider: STAV

Venue: Latrobe University

ABOUT?

RESOURCES?

VCAA website

RECOMMENDED?

Yes, for Chemistry teachers

COMMENTS?

One session on improving students retention of information was valuable and will be shared with other VCE staff.