2012 PD events

2012 Ind Day logo2012 Induction Day for new VCAL teachers

A must for teachers tackling VCAL classes for the first time.

February 22, 2012 at Rydges Bell City in Preston

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DNA helixVALA 2012 Conference - 'D.N.A. Developing New Assumptions'

 

March 23, 2012

Rydges Bell City, Preston

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Past Events

10th birthdayAnnual General Meeting 2011

Guest Speaker: David Gallagher, VCAL Manager '2012 VCAL 10th Birthday Did we get it right?'

See the PowerPoint presentation

 

workABLE logoworkABLE 2011

A day packed with stimulating ideas, resources and real-world examples guaranteed to invigorate your WRS program.

The video 'FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT (TO SAFETY)' was produced by a group of teachers participating inVALA's WorkABLE PD.

The participants in 'Making a Noise About OH&S' were invited to develop their own version of these resources.

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Numeracy day logoNumeracy workshop

Friday, October 14

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2011 VISTA VALA Conference 'Pathways for Progress' Sept 1, 2011

Vista VALA conference

 

The conference theme “Pathways for Progress” explored strategies for connecting young people in VET to a variety of options that will further enhance their skills and employability.

 

Conference papers

 

 

'Central to the Middle: Applied learning in the middle years' May 13, 2011

Central to the Middle logoFriday 13th turned out to be a lucky day for those who attended VALA's Central to the middle- Applied Learning in the Middle Years PD day in the city. Craig Cummings started the day off the with a fantastic presentation on what has been achieved at Matthew Flinders Girls HS in this area. It was an inspiring and discussion provoking address that set a high standard for the following workshops, which did not disappoint. In the words of one attendee, 'the best VALA PD I've ever been to'. High praise indeed.

For those of you who missed it, see some presentations here. Thanks to all who presented and attended.

 

"Start here ..." VALA’s VCAL Induction Day February 16, 2011

 

Loretta Goldsmith    Jamie Gray    Jan Hagston

Some presentations from the "Start here" Induction Day are now available.

 

 

Kicking Goals

Re-engagement PD

A professional development event for those working in VCAL Re-engagement programs, particularly Community and Satellite VCAL programs.

This is an opportunity to:

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LiP - Learning in the Pub

'Assessing Applied Learning' • Wednesday June 16, 2010

FireplaceBy the warming flames of the fireplace at the North Fitzroy Star, a small group of dedicated conversationalists gathered to discuss assessment on June 16th. Despite it being a wet windy winter Wednesday (thankyou Playschool) people drove goodly distances and were rewarded with golden ingots from Jenny Roache who generously shared her ideas, experience and handouts.

The irony of talking about assessment during reporting time was not lost on the group, and many concerns were aired, shared and reviewed. Topics ranged across methods, tools and documentation. Jenny explained how she encourages students to be responsible for their folders, which record each session, and examples of how she ensures outcomes are met and evidence collected in portfolios.

The atmosphere was warm, the company excellent and the platter of dips, olives, cheese and hot bread satisfying.

Why not join us at the next LiP to be held in Term 3?

 

Keep checking this site for details.


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A PD day (6 May 2010) focusing on preparing students for work and helping them to learn from work.

 

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WRS collage

 


2010 conference

Again the conference has provided a great start for the year.

See some pics of who was there and what we did (tab through the pics).

Thanks to Luke Hayden, Gateway LLEN and the VALA committee.

A big thank you to the event trainees from Holmesglen Vocational College, teacher Jackie Prince and Principal Jan Lambert.

2010 Conference report

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2010 Induction Day

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2009 VALA VISTA Conference • Talents for Tougher Times

August 26, Sunshine Campus, Victoria University

See some of the sessions speakers have provided.