The following courses are available during Term 1and 2, 2003 in the Griffith /Wagga Wagga districts. Details and application forms should be in your school at least 1 month prior to the course.

   Any enquiries you have, please email me at helen.lansdown@det.nsw.edu.au.

WAGGA WAGGA DISTRICT

1.     K-6 SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP FOR SCHOOL CO-ORDINATORS.

Venue : Riverina Australian Rules Football Club, Wagga Wagga                                               

Date / Time : Monday, 24th March 2003         9.00a.m. - 3.30p.m.

Cost : Nil - (Morning tea and lunch provided)

Relief :  Schools responsible for meeting relief costs.

Application : Forms sent to schools in early Week 4. Closing date - 12.3.03

Overview : The workshop will focus on informing school co-ordinators of current issues in K-6 Science and Technology. Co-ordinators will be provided with resources to :

• use the DET Planning matrix in their school

• develop an outcomes-based Scope and Sequence for Science and Technology K-6

• support staff with classroom practice based on the learning processes.

• access  resources to support teaching and learning.

Dr Rod Francis from CSU will conduct a session exploring effective pedagogy in K-6 Science and Technology.

2.    "DISCOVER GOLD TODAY"   -   STAGE 3 TEACHERS.

Venue         :  Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga  ( Room 232 - Curriculum Centre)

Date / Time :  Monday, 31st March 2003           4.00 - 5.30p.m.

Cost : Nil (participants able to purchase the 'Discover Gold Today' teaching kit for $11 (half  price).

Presenter     : Simon Andrews - Education Manager, NSW Minerals Council.

Applications : Close 21st March 

Information was distributed to all schools in Week 4. Applications must be forwarded to NSW Minerals Council. Please contact District Science and Technology consultant for further information.

This course  provides us with a rare opportunity to access a workshop normally only available to metropolitan teachers. A minimum of 15 participants is required to run the workshop. Apply early.

GRIFFITH DISTRICT

1.       K-6 Science & Technology -"Assessing Student Research Projects"

This workshop provides participants with an opportunity to view sample entries (including from the Young Intel Scientists Awards.) The presenter for this workshop will be - Dagmar Arthur -  Co-ordinator QTP Science Project.  Dagmar is based in Ryde,and comes with a wealth of experience and expertise.

Participants will also be provided with an opportunity to use holistic marking guidelines to assess sample projects and to experience processes that have been put in place to enhance consistency of judgement. The workshop concludes with a discussion of common understandings about scientific investigations.

Date / Venue :  Narrandera Shire Library, Monday, 24th February 

             Time :   5.00 - 7.00 (Light refreshments provided)                   

Applications :  see flyer sent to schools early Term 1.     

PLEASE NOTE : This exhibition remains at the Narrandera Shire Library until March 3rd. It is suitable for teachers/students and provides excellent examples of 'scientific investigation'. 

Student work is in 4 categories-Working model, Multi-media, Creative Writing, Scientific research.        

2.  K-6 SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP FOR SCHOOL CO-ORDINATORS.

Venue : Griffith East PS Library                                               

Date / Time : Tuesday, 13th May 2003         4.00 - 5.30p.m.

Cost : Nil - (Dinner will be provided following workshop)

Application : Forms sent to Week 8. Closing date - 5.5.03

Overview : The workshop will focus on informing school co-ordinators of current issues in K-6 Science and Technology. Co-ordinators will be provided with resources to :

• use the DET Planning matrix in their school

• develop an outcomes-based Scope and Sequence for Science and Technology K-6

• support staff with classroom practice based on the learning processes.

3.    STAGE 3 TEACHERS NETWORK MEETING 

Venue             :  Ariah Park CS

Date / Time     :  Thursday, 20th March, 2003        4.30-6.30p.m.

Cost                  : Nil (meal provided)

Applications     : Application forms will be sent to schools in Week 5.

Presenters       : Helen Lansdown - District Consultant - resources for Stage 3 / issues

                         :  Moira Burns / Tony Dehlsen / Deidre Flakelar - Ariah Park CS. - sharing expertise and experience in BIO-DIVERSITY PROJECT / Stage 3 Units of Work / WEEDS PROJECT.

                        It is anticipated this will be the first of a series of Network meetings designed to support teachers in the classroom and encourage sharing of ideas / expertise!