Calendar 2012
2012 Term Dates
Term 1 • 1 Feb -30 Mar
Term 2 • 16 Apr - 29 Jun
Term 3 • 16 Jul - 21 Sep
Term 4 • 8 Oct - 21 Dec
PDS Safari
Visit four markedly different VCAL programs
Our one day bus safari starts in the centre at William Angliss Institute, then heads West to Harvester Technical College, after that it’s up north to PRACE then after lunch we head to Northern College of Art and Technology. Phew!
And if that’s not enough the wonderful Cornelia DeBrincat from VCAA joins us on board for a rolling PD session on the new PDS units.
Friday June 22nd, 2012
VALA 2012 Conference - 'D.N.A. Developing New Assumptions'
See some conference pics
Karen Dymke of Luther College (Session A4 What's Worth It, and What's Not?) was quick off the mark to provide copy of her presentation and a link to an fascinating little video.
We also have the worksheets from Jan Hagston's session 'A guide to my 'hood: literacy ideas based around celebrating the neighbourhood'.
You can also see Jan's PowerPoint (converted to PDF) for 'Using the new SAFE-T1 resources in your classroom'.
Adrian Bertolini has provided his PowerPoint (converted to PDF) for 'Understanding and Shifting Student Mindset'.
‘Within Reach' webinar • New PDS units
VALA’s online professional development initiative invites you to join us online for free seminars hosted by a variety of applied learning providers, all from the comfort of your own computer!
This term, Within Reach focuses on the new VCAL PDS units. Join us online for a special 1 hour webinar on the new PDS units with David Gallagher from the VCAA.
Thursday 28th June 3.30 - 4.30 pm
Win an iPad
Does 1 = 1? Mapping measures of adult language, literacy and numeracy
Participate in a research project mapping Adult Literacy Performance (conducted by NCVER, Victoria University funded by the DIISRTE).
Go to http://literacymap.com/s3/ to enter the survey and for a chance to win one of six Apple iPads (3rd generation 32GB Wi-Fi). You can also access the survey from the NCVER web site - go to the ‘Quick Links’ section.
Applied learning resources
A reminder that access to the applied learning resources is now a member-only part of the website and requires a password.
Of course the SAFET-1 resources continue to have public access.
SAFE-T1 Starter Book
Workplace health and safety resources for young workers and their teachers
Truly ‘by popular demand’ this book – spiral-bound with 100 plus pages - gives you samples of the goodies available on the SAFE-T1 website, including introductory information about OHS and print-based teaching and learning materials. It’s what people have been asking for at professional development days and conferences.
VALA members get a copy for just $30 each
Non-members get a copy for $45.