REGISTRATIONS FOR PD FEST MELBOURNE 2018 ARE NOW OPEN - CLICK HERE
University English Centres Australia (UECA) and UTS Insearch present the UECA PD Fest Sydney 2018.
This full day of professional development includes a selection of 40-minute presentations and workshops. There will be a book exhibitor space, morning and afternoon refreshments, lunch, networking opportunities and an early evening social event.
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The host institution is UTS Insearch in Haymarket. |
The theme for the UECA PD Fest Saturday 12 May is Metamorphosis: The Student Journey. The day is aimed at providing professional development for teachers by teachers at UECA, NEAS and English Australia member institutions.
The theme encompasses students' growth and change throughout the course of their studies. It includes changes in habits, as students become successful and thriving learners. This theme also encompasses the transformation of ourselves as teachers which involves learning, evolving, and embracing new forms of teaching.
This PD event will explore FOUR streams of transformation: well-being, critical learning, autonomy, and innovation.
There will be FOUR sessions in each stream. The sessions are 40 minutes – and suit presentations and discussion, or workshops of 30 minutes with 10 minutes for questions and discussion.
Well-being examines how teachers can provide support for the emotional and mental health of students. This stream ask questions such as "How can teachers help students better understand themselves?”; “How can teachers encourage healthy habits in students?”; “How do teachers show sensitivity and provide support to all kinds of students?".
Sessions might focus on: emotional intelligence (EQ); engagement with and immersion in new cultures; discussion skills; identifying students at risk of mental health issues; knowing oneself as a learner (self-reflection); encouraging healthy habits: diet/exercise/sleep hygiene; sensitivity in providing feedback to struggling students.
Critical learning focuses on developing deeper levels of learning and exploration. Teachers want their students to learn how to form their own ideas rather than simply recycling information they hear from others. This stream examines how teachers can help students ‘see the bigger picture’ and develop a deeper sense of themselves through critical examination.
Sessions might focus on: (digital) critical literacy; analysing; defining; examining; inferring; questioning; reasoning; synthesizing; evaluating; problem-solving; active listening; forming and challenging opinions; debating; learning/analysing cultural norms in new contexts; critical thinking related to productive skills.
Autonomy deals with fostering independence in students. We want our students leaving our courses better equipped to not only succeed at university but also engage in lifelong learning. This stream asks questions such as "How can teachers support students to develop independence?"; "How can classroom activities help students become more independent outside the classroom?”; “How do teachers best prepare students for future learning?"; "Are we equipping students with the necessary skills to thrive in their future careers?".
Sessions might focus on: time management; study skills; identity as an individual and as part of a learning community; goal setting and achieving outcomes; deconstructing and analysing tasks; student motivation.
Innovation focuses on the changing nature of teaching and learning. We live in a constant state of transformation. This is especially true when it comes to rapidly-developing new technologies. Teachers must learn to transform along with these changes. It is important for teachers to learn to harness new technologies and ideas.
Sessions might focus on: technology; new ideas in teaching and learning; learning support; non-traditional classrooms; reimagining tried and true teaching practices; supporting teachers' digital literacy.
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WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR FEEDBACK
| Date: | Saturday, 12 May, 2018 |
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| Time: | 9.00am – 4.30pm (8:45am Registration) |
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| Place: | UTS Insearch 187 Thomas St Haymarket NSW 2000 |
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| Cost: | $70 for teachers |
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Registrations are limited to 180 teachers and presenters. |
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Metamorphosis: The Student Journey |
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UECA gratefully acknowledges the support of English Australia for this event.  |
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