Professional Learning Activities March 2015
RASNET Annual Conference
20 February attended by Andrea L
Provider: Religion & Society Subject Association
Venue: Centre for Ministry & Theology, Parkville
ABOUT?
Keynote Speakers:
Rev Tim Costello - 'The Role of Faith in Making a Positive Difference to our World.'
Dr John A Martino - 'Christianity: From Pacifism to Just War'
Commissioner John Ryan - 'The Philosophical and Religious Perspectives behind Ethical Decision Making.'
RESOURCES?
Interesting speakers, VITAL information regarding the Religion and Society 3/4 external examination.
RECOMMENDED?
Teachers of Religion and Society Units 1-4
COMMENTS?
This conference is invaluable for networking with other teachers of Religion and Society.
Year 12 Media SAT
1 March attended by Molly
Provider: VCAA
Venue: VCAA Coburg
ABOUT?
This session went over preparing students for the SAT, the new marking scheme and the guidelines for authentication
PRESENTERS?
Brett Lamb – Doncaster SC
Author of Bucket List website
RECOMMENDED?
This is an excellent PL for current year 12 Media teachers, those returning to teaching year 12 and those who would like to teach year 12 Media in the future
VATTT Conference
2 March attended by Andrea L and Karen R
Provider: Victorian Association for Teachers of Texts & Traditions
Venue: CAE Rooms, Flinders St, Melbourne
ABOUT?
The main keynote presentations were examinations of the World Behind the Text from a Jewish, a Christian and an Islamic perspective.
The workshops were literary forms and techniques, introductory sessions for teachers new to Texts and Traditions, and Scripture and Art.
PRESENTERS?
Dr Paul Forgasz, Dr Francis Moloney, Dr Eeqbaal Haseem, Dr. Abdul Samad Abdullah,
Geraldine Martin, Andrea Luscombe
RESOURCES?
Information was mostly a reaffirmation of what we have been teaching/using in class. We also have an electronic copy of the presentations if anyone is interested, although the documents are very brief. Either Karen or Andrea can assist in providing specific information for those interested.
RECOMMENDED?
Any teachers of Religious Education
COMMENTS?
The most useful resources were regarding the concept of the world of the text, the world behind the text and the world in front of the text.
VCE Leaders Briefing
3 March attended by Marianne
Provider: VCAA
Venue: Eltham High School
ABOUT?
Notification of latest changes to VCE procedures.
PRESENTERS?
Various people from VCAA
RESOURCES?
VCAA Website
RECOMMENDED?
Needs to be attended by VCE leaders
COMMENTS?
Will be shared at VCE meetings
Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection
25 Feb/4,8,11 March attended by Judith & Rachel
Provider: ACU
Venue: ACU
ABOUT?
The lectures (led by theologians) unpacked the time before Jesus’ death and the impact of his resurrection. Close reading of passages from the Bible. Opportunities for group discussion.
PRESENTERS?
Dr Joel Hodge, joel.hodge@acu.edu.au
RECOMMENDED?
Teachers who wish to obtain RE Accreditation or those who are interested in developing their understanding of this important time in Catholicism.
A Practical Guide to Differentiating Learning in Maths
10 March attended by Ruth
Provider: Critical Agendas
Venue: Dingley International
ABOUT?
Various maths activities to target different levels
PRESENTERS?
Birsin Reynolds
RESOURCES?
Booklet of games through Maths 300
RECOMMENDED?
Yes - to junior maths teachers
COMMENTS?
Made me aware of Maths 300 which apparently we have membership to.