Professional Development Calendar of Events

JANUARY 5-9 Teachers, public sector CoralWatch – Focus on Corals Heron Island Research Station employees, students This event is designed to show marine educators how they can use a simple coral bleaching monitoring technique both in the classroom and on the reef, to collect valuable scientific data while increasing awareness about coral reefs and environmental issues. For more information, contact Kylie McPherson, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Queensland, fax 3365 4522 or email [email protected]. 10-12 Home Economics Home Economics Institute of Australia Biennial Conference – Horizons in Home Economics Grace Hotel, Sydney teachers This conference will explore new angles and perspectives through a critical lens of home economics values, and consider what that means for personal and professional lives. For more information, contact ICMS on 02 9290 3366 or email [email protected] or visit their website http://www.heia.com.au/heia_pages/conferenceheia3.asp. 14-17 School leaders Enhancing Leadership for the Future Program No. 2 Hotel Grand Chancellor, Spring This three-day residential introduction program will be run by the Professional Development Branch. For more Hill, Brisbane information, contact Rhonda King, on 3237 0391 or email [email protected]. 15-19 LOTE teachers Language and Literacy Course for LOTE Teachers Brisbane This course deals with practical classroom applications of functional grammar. It is a five day intensive course in Language and Literacy with online follow-up support across Term 1, 2007. For more information, about submitting applications and course organisation, please contact Jane Kelly on 3360 7500 or email [email protected] or visit http:education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/area/lote/index.html. 17-19 School leaders, and Professional Development Leaders Workshop Holiday Inn, Brisbane. HODs, HOCs, HOSEs Professional Development Branch in partnership with AGQTP is offering a three-day workshop. Start the new school year primed to better lead others in their professional development journeys! For more information, visit the AGQTP community website http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/agqtp, contact Gary Francis on 3235 4849 or email [email protected]. 17-19 Teachers, school Learning Place Conference ICT Learning Innovation Centre leaders and ICT The conference aims to bring together key parties to provide a range of training, awareness raising and at Sippy Downs, Sunshine managers planning opportunities around an e-learning agenda. For more information, contact The Learning Place on Coast 3421 6656, email [email protected] or visit their website http://education.qld.gov.au/learningplace/. 18-19 School leaders Enhancing Leadership for the Future Program No. 1 Hotel Grand Chancellor, Spring This is the phase-three residential follow-up workshop run by the Professional Development Branch. For Hill more information, contact Rhonda King on 3237 0391 or email [email protected]. 19-21 Teachers Remote Area Incentive Scheme Identified Indigenous Schools Induction Workshop Holiday Inn, Cairns This workshop is for teachers appointed to Torres Strait and Cape York schools including teachers appointed to Yarrabah SS and Woorabinda SS. The workshop program will develop your knowledge of pedagogy, curriculum and strategic initiatives specific to your school community and will give some insight into professional and personal strategies which will inform your teaching and living in remote Indigenous school communities. For more information, contact Cindy Hales on 4046 5212 or email [email protected] or visit www.issu.com.au. 20-21 Teachers Remote Area Incentive Scheme Identified Indigenous Schools Induction Workshop Mercure Verona, Mt Isa This workshop is for teachers appointed to Mt Isa District Identified Indigenous Schools and other Transfer Rating 6 & 7 schools. The workshop program will develop your knowledge of pedagogy, curriculum and strategic initiatives specific to your school community and will give some insight into professional and personal strategies which will inform your teaching and living in remote Indigenous school communities. For more information, contact Cindy Hales on 4046 5212 or email [email protected] or visit www.issu.com.au. 23 Teachers, curriculum Embedding an Inquiry Approach in Planning for Learning and Assessment – Workshop Fitzy’s Hotel & Convention coordinators, HODs, This workshop will provide opportunities to explore what an inquiry approach is and how learning can be Centre, Loganholme, and Forest public sector structured to create opportunities for students to be engaged in active and reflective learning. For more Lake Tavern, Forest Lake, 9am- employees information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website 3pm http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 24 Teachers – Years 1-8 Test Data Interpretation Workshops St James Parish, Toowoomba, Queensland Studies Authorities are running a series of workshops to focus on the link between testing and 1-4pm classroom practice, and to help teachers understand and interpret their class and school reports. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 25 Teachers, curriculum Embedding an Inquiry Approach in Planning for Learning and Assessment – Workshop Annabelle’s of Albion, Brisbane; coordinators, HODs, This workshop will provide opportunities to explore what an inquiry approach is and how learning can be Sundowner Motor Inn, Ipswich public sector structured to create opportunities for students to be engaged in active and reflective learning. For more and Rydges Oasis Resort, employees information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website Caloundra, 9am-3pm http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 25 Teachers – Years 1-8 Test Data Interpretation Workshops Colmslie Hotel, Morningside, Queensland Studies Authorities are running a series of workshops to focus on the link between testing and Brisbane; Windmill Motel, classroom practice, and to help teachers understand and interpret their class and school reports. For more Mackay, 9am-12pm information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 29-2 Teachers, public Australasian Computing Education Conference (ACE2007) Ballarat, Victoria February sector employees, This conference is on innovations in teaching computing in its various aspects, at all levels and in all contexts. school leaders ACE2007 is the conference on teaching computer science, information systems, software engineering and information technology. For more information, visit the conference website http://bitweb.tekotago.ac.nz/ace2007. FEBRUARY 5 Teachers, school Learning to Think – Philosophy in the Classroom Learning Place Online Course leaders In this fully facilitated course, participants explore the development of philosophy in schools and learn to teach philosophy through a community of inquiry, in their own classrooms. To register, go to www.education.qld.gov.au/learningplace, email [email protected] or phone 3391 5896. 12-15 Public sector Workplace Health and Safety Officer Training Part A Toowoomba employees, school For more information, contact Alan Singleton, Principal Consultant OH&S Training & Promotion on 4616 9125 leaders, teachers or 0428 736 595 or email [email protected]. 14 Teachers First Steps Training – Numeracy Gladstone For more information, contact Colleen Cooling, A/PD Coordinator Fitzroy-Central West Region on 4938 6745 or email [email protected]. 14 ICT coordinators, Getting Your Head Around Joomla CMS ICT Learning Innovation Centre, network This full-day hands-on course covers the basics of customising the Joomla! Content Management System University of Sunshine Coast, administrators and EQ using the school MIS webspace. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website Sippy Downs staff http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 14 School leaders and Wireless Networking/Security Workshop (Free session) ICT Learning Innovation Centre, ICT leaders This free two-hour workshop will focus on the benefits and concerns of wireless networking in EQ schools. It University of Sunshine Coast, will target implementation and improving wireless access on your school network focusing on security Sippy Downs concerns and EQ requirements. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 14-16 School leaders Professional Standards for Teachers Facilitator Training Virginia Palms Motel, Brisbane, The program includes a 1-day introductory/immersion/refresher ‘model’ learning experience led by a current 8.30am-4.30pm PST Facilitator + 2-day skilling through analysing, coaching, designing and practising components to be used in engaging teachers with PST. Please contact the Professional Standards for Teachers District Key Contact http://education.qld.gov.au/staff/development/standards/contact.html to indicate your interest in being the nominated district participant. For more information about the Professional Standards for Teachers, contact Meredene Hill, Principal Project Officer, on 3237 0455 or email [email protected]. 15-16 School leaders 6th International Conference on Educational Leadership – Leading Learning Communities: Strategy, University of Wollongong Action and Reflection Campus, Wollongong This conference will centre on leadership challenges of creating and sustaining vibrant, versatile and smarter educational organisations in the context of rapid change, demanding professional accountabilities and expectations, and diverse and shifting needs of students. For more information, contact Elena Di Stefano on 02 4221 8001 or visit their website www.uow.edu.au/conferences/EDU2007/Home.html. 15 Teachers First Steps Training – Numeracy Rockhampton For more information, contact Colleen Cooling, A/PD Coordinator Fitzroy-Central West Region on 4938 6745 or email [email protected]. 19 ICT coordinators, Getting Your Head Around Joomla CMS ICT Learning Innovation Centre, network This full-day hands-on course covers the basics of customising the Joomla! Content Management System University of Sunshine Coast, administrators, and using the school MIS webspace. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website Sippy Downs EQ staff http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 19 February Teachers, public Better Behaviour Better Learning Learning Place Online Course - 1 June sector employees, This course has six modules, designed to increase knowledge, skills and capability in behaviour management school leaders, through the development of sustainable practice. May be used towards post-graduate university accreditation. Guidance Officers, To register, go to www.education.qld.gov.au/learningplace, email [email protected] or phone Behaviour support 3391 5896. staff 19-20 Teachers Language and Behaviour Course Magpies Sporting Complex, This course will explore the crucial role that language plays in behaviour and is based on action research and Mackay teacher practice ranging from the early years to Year 12. Research findings have revealed that as students’ literacy improves, both the nature and severity of behavioural issues also improves. For more information, contact Sue Hamilton-Smith [email protected], Literacy Project Officer, Mackay Whitsunday Regional Office on 4951 6815. 19-22 Public sector Workplace Health and Safety Officer Training Part A Kedron, Brisbane employees, school For more information, contact Alan Singleton, Principal Consultant OH&S Training & Promotion on 4616 9125 leaders, teachers or 0428 736 595 or email [email protected]. 20 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Business VET Certificates Workshop Kedron Wavell Services Club, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Chermside, Brisbane, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 21 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Engineering VET Certificates Workshop Carina Leagues Club, Carina, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Brisbane, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 21 Teachers First Steps Training – Numeracy Gladstone For more information, contact Colleen Cooling, A/PD Coordinator Fitzroy-Central West Region on 4938 6745 or email [email protected]. 22 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Business VET Certificates Workshop Caloundra RSL, Caloundra, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Sunshine Coast, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 22 Teachers First Steps Training – Numeracy Rockhampton For more information, contact Colleen Cooling, A/PD Coordinator Fitzroy-Central West Region on 4938 6745 or email [email protected]. 23 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Engineering VET Certificates Workshop McLeod’s Country Golf Club, Mt This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Ommaney, Brisbane, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 26 Teachers, curriculum Making and using Digital Folios in the early years: A hands-on Workshop QSA, 295 Ann Street, Brisbane, leaders, and Practical workshop designed to support teachers to learn how to make and use digital folios. No prior 9am-3.30pm curriculum knowledge is needed. For more information contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit coordinators their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 26-29 Public sector Workplace Health and Safety Officer Training Part A Gold Coast employees, school For more information, contact Alan Singleton, Principal Consultant OH&S Training & Promotion on 4616 9125 leaders, teachers or 0428 736 595 or email [email protected]. 27 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Business VET Certificates Workshop Arundel Hills Country Club, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Arundel Hills, Gold Coast, 9am- processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the 3pm Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 27 Teachers, curriculum Making and using Digital Folios in the early years: A hands-on Workshop QSA, 295 Ann Street, Brisbane, leaders, and Practical workshop designed to support teachers to learn how to make and use digital folios. No prior 9am-3.30pm curriculum knowledge is needed. For more information contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit coordinators their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 28 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Engineering VET Certificates Workshop Caloundra RSL, Caloundra, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Sunshine Coast, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 28 Teachers, ICT Thinking Digitally Workshops ICT Learning Innovation Centre, coordinators, HOCs This full-day event is designed to include a number of sessions which will explore various digital technologies University of Sunshine Coast, and HODs and how these can be used effectively in the classroom to engage students and improve teaching and Sippy Downs learning. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 28 Teachers, curriculum Making and using Digital Folios in the early years: A hands-on Workshop QSA, 295 Ann Street, Brisbane, leaders, and Practical workshop designed to support teachers to learn how to make and use digital folios. No prior 9am-3.30pm curriculum knowledge is needed. For more information contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit coordinators their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 28-1 March Teachers QCARF – Immersion Training For Assessment and Reporting Rockhampton For more information contact Colleen Cooling, A/PD Coordinator Fitzroy-Central West Region on 4938 6745 or email [email protected]. 28-2 March Teachers, teacher lndigenous Education Workers (IEW) Regional Conference Cool Waters, Keppel Coast aides, public sector This conference will be run by Fitzroy-Central West Region. For more information, contact Colleen Cooling, employees A/PD Coordinator Fitzroy-Central West Region on 4938 6745 or email [email protected]. 28 Teachers First Steps Training – Numeracy Gladstone For more information contact Colleen Cooling, A/PD Coordinator Fitzroy-Central West Region on 4938 6745 or email [email protected]. MARCH 1 Teachers Years 11 and 12 Philosophy & Reason Assessment Workshop Queensland Studies Authority implementing the This workshop will provide opportunities to discuss issues related to the implementation of the new syllabus Office, Room 8.3, 295 Ann Years 11 and 12 and will focus on achieving the expectations of the syllabus through assessment that reflects learning Street, Brisbane, 9am-12pm Philosophy and experiences. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email Reason syllabus [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 1 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Business VET Certificates Workshop Brolga Riverside Theatre and This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Convention Centre, processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Maryborough, 9am-3pm Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 1 Teachers, curriculum Making and using Digital Folios in the early years: A hands-on Workshop QSA, 295 Ann Street, Brisbane, leaders, and Practical workshop designed to support teachers to learn how to make and use digital folios. No prior 9am-3.30pm curriculum knowledge is needed. For more information contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit coordinators their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 1-30 June Public sector Project Management Program Brisbane employees This program has been developed and will be delivered specifically for DETA by the USQ. Participants who complete the assessment tasks will gain credit at a university graduate level in Project Management. It is open to A05-A08 officers (or equivalent). For more information, contact the Professional Development Branch, either Phil Austin on 323 70641 or Simon Flint on 322 58086. 2 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Engineering VET Certificates Workshop St James Parish Centre, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Toowoomba, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 2 Teachers, curriculum Making and using Digital Folios in the early years: A hands-on Workshop QSA, 295 Ann Street, Brisbane, leaders, and Practical workshop designed to support teachers to learn how to make and use digital folios. No prior 9am-3.30pm curriculum knowledge is needed. For more information contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit coordinators their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 5 Teachers, curriculum Making and using Digital Folios in the early years: A hands-on Workshop Far North Qld Learning leaders, and Practical workshop designed to support teachers to learn how to make and use digital folios. No prior Development Centre ICT, curriculum knowledge is needed. For more information contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit Woree State School, Woree, coordinators their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. Cairns 5-8 Public sector Workplace Health and Safety Officer Training Part A Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast employees, school For more information, contact Alan Singleton, Principal Consultant OH&S Training & Promotion on 4616 9125 leaders, teachers or 0428 736 595 or email [email protected]. 6 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Business VET Certificates Workshop St James Parish Centre, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Toowoomba, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 6 Teachers Years 11 and 12 Ancient and Modern History Assessment Workshop Springwood Tower Hotel, implementing 2004 The workshop will focus on attaining shared understandings of aspects of the criteria and standards in relation Springwood, 9am-4pm Ancient and Modern to the process of inquiry and the categories of assessment. For more information, contact the QSA Events History senior Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website syllabuses www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html 6-7 Public sector Evaluation Workshop Royal on the Park, Brisbane, employees This workshop delivered by Dr Delwyn Goodrick will help you to gain a better understanding of how to 9am- 5pm evaluate your programs and projects. The program will cover an introduction to evaluation frameworks, different approaches to evaluation and the use of program logic to design and conduct evaluations. For more information, and the registration form, please contact Lauren Elston on 3239 0069 or email [email protected]. 7 Teachers Years 11-12 Assessment Design and Practices Workshop Kedron Wavell Services Club, This workshop focuses on improving assessment design and practice by exploring the links between the Chermside, Brisbane and Common Curriculum Elements (CCEs) and higher order thinking. These links will be made through a range of Springwood Tower Hotel, whole-school applications. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 Springwood, 1-4pm 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 7 Teachers Introduction to Queensland System of Moderated School-based Assessment Workshop Kedron Wavell Services Club, This scenario-based workshop is designed to promote and develop shared understandings of the partnerships Chermside, Brisbane and that need to exist between the Queensland Studies Authority and schools. The workshop provides Springwood Tower Hotel, opportunities to discuss and develop understandings of policies and procedures intrinsic to external Springwood, 9am-12pm moderation to build teachers’ confidence to work within this partnership. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html 7 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Engineering VET Certificates Workshop Maryborough State High School, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Maryborough, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 8 Teachers Years 11 and 12 Ancient and Modern History Assessment Workshop Carina Leagues Club, Carina, implementing 2004 The workshop will focus on attaining shared understandings of aspects of the criteria and standards in relation Brisbane, 9am-4pm Ancient and Modern to the process of inquiry and the categories of assessment. For more information, contact the QSA Events History senior Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website syllabuses www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html 8-9 Public sector Evaluation Workshop Royal on the Park, Brisbane, employees This workshop delivered by Dr Delwyn Goodrick will help you to gain a better understanding of how to 9am-5pm evaluate your programs and projects. The program will cover an introduction to evaluation frameworks, different approaches to evaluation and the use of program logic to design and conduct evaluations. For more information, and the registration form, please contact Lauren Elston on 3239 0069 or email [email protected]. 9 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Engineering VET Certificates Workshop Brothers Leagues Club, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Manunda, Cairns, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 12-15 Public sector Workplace Health and Safety Officer Training Part A Mt Gravatt, Brisbane employees, school For more information, contact Alan Singleton, Principal Consultant OH&S Training & Promotion on 4616 9125 leaders, teachers or 0428 736 595 or email [email protected]. 13 Teachers Introduction to Queensland System of Moderated School-based Assessment Workshop McGuires Colmslie Hotel, This scenario-based workshop is designed to promote and develop shared understandings of the partnerships Morningside, Brisbane and that need to exist between the Queensland Studies Authority and schools. The workshop provides Sundowner Motor Inn, Ipswich, opportunities to discuss and develop understandings of policies and procedures intrinsic to external 9am-12pm moderation to build teachers’ confidence to work within this partnership. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html 13 Teachers Years 11-12 Assessment Design and Practices Workshop McGuires Colmslie Hotel, This workshop focuses on improving assessment design and practice by exploring the links between the Morningside, and Sundowner Common Curriculum Elements (CCEs) and higher order thinking. These links will be made through a range of Motor Inn, Ipswich, 1-4pm whole-school applications. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 13 Health Education Years 11 and 12 Health Education Assessment Workshop Fitzy’s Hotel and Convention teachers The workshop will focus on designing tasks, criteria sheets and interpreting and applying the standards of the Centre, Loganholme, 9am-12pm syllabus to Health Education Tasks. The workshop will provide opportunities to discuss development of Integrated Tasks. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 13 Teachers, teacher- The Somerset Celebration of Literature Conference Somserset College, librarians This academic forum is for international research on the promotion of reading. Participants will be inspired by Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast the passion and creativity these leading practitioners bring to their fields. Guest speakers include Dr Karen Brooks and Dr Glenn Finger. For more information, phone 5530 5458 or email [email protected] or visit their website http://www.somerset.qld.edu.au/conflib/. 13 Teachers Years 11 and 12 Ancient and Modern History Assessment Workshop Caloundra RSL, Caloundra implementing 2004 The workshop will focus on attaining shared understandings of aspects of the criteria and standards in relation 9am-4pm Ancient and Modern to the process of inquiry and the categories of assessment. For more information, contact the QSA Events History senior Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website syllabuses www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html 13 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Business VET Certificates Workshop Seagulls Resort, Belgian This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Gardens, Townsville, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 14 Teachers, ICT Spatial Technologies Workshop ICT Learning Innovation Centre, coordinators, HOCs, This one-day workshop will cater to teachers across the learning phases, and from beginners to intermediate University of Sunshine Coast, Science, and SOSE users of spatial technology. It will include hands-on application with a focus on integrating spatial Sippy Downs HODs, middle school technologies across the curriculum. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website teachers http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 14 Teachers Years 11-12 Assessment Design and Practices Workshop Arundel Hills Country Club, This workshop focuses on improving assessment design and practice by exploring the links between the Arundel Hills, Gold Coast and Common Curriculum Elements (CCEs) and higher order thinking. These links will be made through a range of Brolga Riverside Theatre & whole-school applications. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 Convention Centre, 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. Maryborough, 1-4pm 14 Teachers, teacher Microsoft Office Specialist Courses – Excel ICT Learning Innovation Centre, aides and public This course is to update skills in Microsoft Office Excel 2003 and is Microsoft Certified. For beginner to University of Sunshine Coast, sector staff intermediate skill level. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website Sippy Downs http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 14 Teachers Introduction to Queensland System of Moderated School-based Assessment Workshop Arundel Hills Country Club, This scenario-based workshop is designed to promote and develop shared understandings of the partnerships Arundel Hills, Gold Coast and that need to exist between the Queensland Studies Authority and schools. The workshop provides Brolga Riverside Theatre and opportunities to discuss and develop understandings of policies and procedures intrinsic to external Convention Centre, moderation to build teachers’ confidence to work within this partnership. For more information, contact the Maryborough, 9am-12pm QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 14 Teachers, Guidance Delivering stand-alone Engineering VET Certificates Workshop Rockhampton Plaza Hotel, Officers, HOSEs This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Rockhampton, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 14-16 Teachers The 2007 Biennial Australian Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders – Creative Futures Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast This conference will explore the future in diagnosis, research, education, therapy, support and services. Keynote speakers include Dr Lorna Wing, Professor Rita Jordan and Catherine Lord. For more information, contact event manager Angie Walker of AST Management on 5528 2501 or visit their website http://astmanagement.com.au/autism7/. 15 Teachers, teacher Microsoft Office Specialist Courses – Word ICT Learning Innovation Centre, aides and public This course is to update skills in Microsoft Office Word 2003 and is Microsoft Certified. For skill level beginner University of Sunshine Coast, sector staff to intermediate. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website Sippy Downs http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 15 Teachers Introduction to Queensland System of Moderated School-based Assessment Workshop Rydges Oasis Resort, This scenario-based workshop is designed to promote and develop shared understandings of the partnerships Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, that need to exist between the Queensland Studies Authority and schools. The workshop provides 9am-12pm opportunities to discuss and develop understandings of policies and procedures intrinsic to external moderation to build teachers’ confidence to work within this partnership. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html 15 Teachers Years 11 and 12 Ancient and Modern History Assessment Workshop McNevins Parkway Motel, implementing 2004 The workshop will focus on attaining shared understandings of aspects of the criteria and standards in relation Maryborough, 9am-4pm Ancient and Modern to the process of inquiry and the categories of assessment. For more information, contact the QSA Events History senior Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website syllabuses www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html 15 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Business VET Certificates Workshop Springwood Tower Hotel, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Springwood, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 15 Teachers Years 11-12 Assessment Design and Practices Workshop Rydges Oasis Resort, This workshop focuses on improving assessment design and practice by exploring the links between the Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Common Curriculum Elements (CCEs) and higher order thinking. These links will be made through a range of 1-4pm whole-school applications. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 15 Teachers, curriculum Embedding an Inquiry Approach in Planning for Learning and Assessment – Workshop JCU Halls of Residence, James coordinators, HODs, This workshop will provide opportunities to explore what an inquiry approach is and how learning can be Cook University, Townsville, public sector structured to create opportunities for students to be engaged in active and reflective learning. For more 9am-3pm employees information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 16 ICT coordinators, Joomla Intermediate CMS Course ICT Learning Innovation Centre, network This full day hands-on course extends customisation of the Joomla! CMS. The course will cover concepts University of Sunshine Coast, administrators and EQ such as Media Manager, Module customisation, installing & basis template editing, administrative Sippy Downs staff maintenance, extended menu options and user access rights. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 16 Teachers, teacher Microsoft Office Specialist Courses – Outlook ICT Learning Innovation Centre, aides and public This course is to update skills in Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 and is Microsoft Certified. For beginner to University of Sunshine Coast, sector staff intermediate skill level. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website Sippy Downs http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 16 Health Education Years 11 and 12 Health Education Assessment Workshop Kedron Wavell Services Club, teachers The workshop will focus on designing tasks, criteria sheets and interpreting and applying the standards of the Chermside, Brisbane, 9am- syllabus to Health Education Tasks. The workshop will provide opportunities to discuss development of 12pm Integrated Tasks. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 16 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Engineering VET Certificates Workshop Springwood Tower Hotel, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Springwood, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 16 Teachers, curriculum Embedding an Inquiry Approach in Planning for Learning and Assessment – Workshop Brothers Leagues Club, coordinators, HODs, This workshop will provide opportunities to explore what an inquiry approach is and how learning can be Manunda, Cairns, 9am-3pm public sector structured to create opportunities for students to be engaged in active and reflective learning. For more employees information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 19 March to Teachers Working Scientifically Learning Place Online Course 14 May In this course, you will be provided with professional development in the skills of working scientifically, practical science experiences, the scientific process and fair testing. You will be able to access classroom strategies and materials. This course assists schools in meeting the expectations of the Spotlight on Science professional development agenda. To register, go to www.education.qld.gov.au/learningplace, email [email protected] or phone 3391 5896. 19 Public sector Australian Government – Australian Education International Industry Seminar Brisbane employees, school This seminar on will showcase latest directions and trends in international education. For more information, leaders contact Stephen Price on 02 6240 9012 or email [email protected] or visit their website http://aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/Events/CalendarOfEvents/Details.htm?ID=524. 19-22 Public sector Workplace Health and Safety Officer Training Part A Hervey Bay employees, school For more information, contact Alan Singleton, Principal Consultant OH&S Training & Promotion on 4616 9125 leaders, teachers or 0428 736 595 or email [email protected]. 20 Teachers Years 11-12 Assessment Design and Practices Workshop Ambassador on Ruthven Motor This workshop focuses on improving assessment design and practice by exploring the links between the Inn, Toowoomba and Maranoa Common Curriculum Elements (CCEs) and higher order thinking. These links will be made through a range of Club, Roma, 1-4pm whole-school applications. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 20 Teachers Years 11 and 12 Ancient and Modern History Assessment Workshop Sundowner Motor Inn, Ipswich, implementing 2004 The workshop will focus on attaining shared understandings of aspects of the criteria and standards in relation 9am-4pm Ancient and Modern to the process of inquiry and the categories of assessment. For more information, contact the QSA Events History senior Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website syllabuses www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 20 Teachers Introduction to Queensland System of Moderated School-based Assessment Workshop Ambassador on Ruthven Motor This scenario-based workshop is designed to promote and develop shared understandings of the partnerships Inn, Toowoomba and Maranoa that need to exist between the Queensland Studies Authority and schools. The workshop provides Club, Roma, 9am-12pm opportunities to discuss and develop understandings of policies and procedures intrinsic to external moderation to build teachers’ confidence to work within this partnership. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 20 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Business VET Certificates Workshop Brothers Leagues Club, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Manunda, Cairns, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 20-21 Teachers QCARF – Immersion Training For Assessment and Reporting Rockhampton For more information, contact Colleen Cooling, A/PD Coordinator Fitzroy-Central West Region on 4938 6745 or email [email protected]. 21 Teachers The Game Factory PD Workshop for Teachers Emerald For more information, contact Andrew Campbell on 4983 8600 or contact Colleen Cooling, A/PD Coordinator Fitzroy-Central West Region on 4938 6745 or email [email protected]. 21 ICT coordinators, Joomla Intermediate CMS Course ICT Learning Innovation Centre, network This full day hands-on course extends customisation of the Joomla! CMS. The course will cover concepts University of Sunshine Coast, administrators and EQ such as Media Manager, Module customisation, installing & basis template editing, administrative Sippy Downs staff maintenance, extended menu options and user access rights. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 21 Teachers, teacher Microsoft Office Specialist Courses –Advanced Excel ICT Learning Innovation Centre, aides and public This course is to update skills in Microsoft Office Excel 2003 and is Microsoft Certified. For intermediate to University of Sunshine Coast, sector staff advanced skill level. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website Sippy Downs http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 21 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Engineering VET Certificates Workshop Ocean International, Illawong This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Beach, Mackay, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 21 Health Education Years 11 and 12 Health Education Assessment Workshop Caloundra Powerboat Club, teachers The workshop will focus on designing tasks, criteria sheets and interpreting and applying the standards of the Golden Beach, Caloundra, syllabus to Health Education Tasks. The workshop will provide opportunities to discuss development of Sunshine Coast, 9am-12pm Integrated Tasks. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 22 Teachers, teacher Microsoft Office Specialist Courses – Advanced Word ICT Learning Innovation Centre, aides and public This course is to update skills in Microsoft Office Word 2003 and is Microsoft Certified. For intermediate to University of Sunshine Coast, sector staff advanced skill level. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website Sippy Downs http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 22 Teachers Introduction to Queensland System of Moderated School-based Assessment Workshop Qantas Founders Outback This scenario-based workshop is designed to promote and develop shared understandings of the partnerships Museum, Longreach, 9am-12pm that need to exist between the Queensland Studies Authority and schools. The workshop provides opportunities to discuss and develop understandings of policies and procedures intrinsic to external moderation to build teachers’ confidence to work within this partnership. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 22 Teachers Years 11 and 12 Ancient and Modern History Assessment Workshop Picnic Point, Toowoomba, 9am- implementing 2004 The workshop will focus on attaining shared understandings of aspects of the criteria and standards in relation 4pm Ancient and Modern to the process of inquiry and the categories of assessment. For more information, contact the QSA Events History senior Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website syllabuses www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html 22 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Business VET Certificates Workshop Carina Leagues Club, Carina, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Brisbane, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 22 Teachers Years 11-12 Assessment Design and Practices Workshop Qantas Founders Outback This workshop focuses on improving assessment design and practice by exploring the links between the Museum, Longreach, 1-4pm Common Curriculum Elements (CCEs) and higher order thinking. These links will be made through a range of whole-school applications. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 23 Teachers, ICT Photoshop for Beginners ICT Learning Innovation Centre, coordinators This workshop will explore Adobe Photoshop professional image-editing software. Photoshop incorporates University of Sunshine Coast, many creative tools to assist in image creation and manipulation. This course will build on imaging skills Sippy Downs developed in basic imaging software. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 23 Teachers, teacher Microsoft Office Specialist Courses – PowerPoint ICT Learning Innovation Centre, aides and public This course is to update skills in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 and is Microsoft Certified. For beginner to University of Sunshine Coast, sector staff intermediate skill level. For more information, phone 5459 4590 or visit their website Sippy Downs http://www.learningplace.com.au/ea/licsunshinecoast. 23 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Engineering VET Certificates Workshop Chermside Bowls Club, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Chermside, Brisbane, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 23-24 LOTE teachers Beginning and Returning LOTE Teachers - Two-day Residential Seminar LOTE Centre, Ferry & Montague The LOTE Centre will conduct this seminar in Term 1 for beginning and returning LOTE teachers. For more Roads, West End, Brisbane information, contact Eileen Siboulet, Senior Education Officer, Queensland LOTE Centre, Cnr Montague and Ferry Roads, West End 4101 on 3360 7506 or email [email protected]. 24-25 Teachers, school 2007 State Conference of the Queensland Association for Gifted and Talented Children Mt Maria Secondary College, leaders, public sector This conference will explore aspects of identification, special needs and education strategies. There will be Enoggera, Brisbane employees approximately 30 workshops and seminars. For more information, contact the Queensland Association for Gifted and Talented Children on 3352 4288 or email [email protected] of visit their website http://www.qagtc.org.au/conf2007/index.html. 26 Teachers, school 2007 Middle Phase of Learning Conference – Inspiring Learners in the Middle Phase Southbank Hotel and leaders This conference will provide educators with an opportunity to focus on innovative curriculum, pedagogy and Convention Centre, Townsville assessment practices that engage students in the Middle Phase of Learning. Registration is open to EQ participants only. For more information, including a conference flyer and registration form, contact Gayleen Jackson, on 3237 0728 or email [email protected] or visit their website http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/middle/2007conf.html. 26-29 Public sector Workplace Health and Safety Officer Training Part A Cairns employees, school For more information, contact Alan Singleton, Principal Consultant OH&S Training & Promotion on 4616 9125 leaders, teachers or 0428 736 595 or email [email protected]. 26-28 School leaders Regional Conference – Deputy Principals Rockhampton This conference will be run by the Fitzroy-Central West Region. For more information, contact Colleen Cooling, A/PD Coordinator, on 4938 6745 or email [email protected]. 27 Teachers Years 11 and 12 Ancient and Modern History Assessment Workshop Townsville Plaza Hotel, implementing 2004 The workshop will focus on attaining shared understandings of aspects of the criteria and standards in relation Townsville, 9am-4pm Ancient and Modern to the process of inquiry and the categories of assessment. For more information, contact the QSA Events History senior Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website syllabuses www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html 27 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Business VET Certificates Workshop Ocean International, Illawong This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Beach, Mackay, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 27 Teachers Introduction to Queensland System of Moderated School-based Assessment Workshop Brothers Leagues Club, This scenario-based workshop is designed to promote and develop shared understandings of the partnerships Manunda, Cairns, 9am-12pm that need to exist between the Queensland Studies Authority and schools. The workshop provides opportunities to discuss and develop understandings of policies and procedures intrinsic to external moderation to build teachers’ confidence to work within this partnership. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html 27 Teachers Planning a Course of Study using the 2007 Senior Geography Syllabus McGuires Colmslie Hotel, implementing Years This workshop will provide opportunities to discuss the revised senior Geography syllabus and develop a Morningside, Brisbane, 9am- 11 and 12 syllabus course organisation, outline of intended student learning, and an assessment plan. For more information, 3pm contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html 28 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Engineering VET Certificates Workshop Townsville Plaza Hotel, This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Townsville, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 28 Teachers Introduction to Queensland System of Moderated School-based Assessment Workshop Rockhampton Plaza Hotel, This scenario-based workshop is designed to promote and develop shared understandings of the partnerships Rockhampton and Townsville that need to exist between the Queensland Studies Authority and schools. The workshop provides Plaza Hotel, Townsville, 9am- opportunities to discuss and develop understandings of policies and procedures intrinsic to external 12pm moderation to build teachers’ confidence to work within this partnership. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html 28 Teachers Years 11-12 Assessment Design and Practices Workshop Rockhampton Plaza Hotel, This workshop focuses on improving assessment design and practice by exploring the links between the Rockhampton and Townsville Common Curriculum Elements (CCEs) and higher order thinking. These links will be made through a range of Plaza Hotel, Townsville, 1-4pm whole-school applications. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 28-30 School leaders (FNQ Professional Standards for Teachers Facilitator Training (FNQ Region) Cairns Coastal District Office, Region) The program includes a 1-day introductory/immersion/refresher ‘model’ learning experience led by a current 8.30am-4.30pm PST Facilitator + 2-day skilling through analysing, coaching, designing and practising components to be used in engaging teachers with PST. Please contact Ken Maclean, PST Key Contact, Far North QLD Region, on 4046 5221 or email [email protected] to indicate your interest in being a participant. For more information about the Professional Standards for Teachers, contact Meredene Hill, Principal Project Officer, on 3237 0455 or email [email protected]. 29 Teachers Introduction to Queensland System of Moderated School-based Assessment Workshop White Lace Motor Inn, Mackay, This scenario-based workshop is designed to promote and develop shared understandings of the partnerships 9am-12pm that need to exist between the Queensland Studies Authority and schools. The workshop provides opportunities to discuss and develop understandings of policies and procedures intrinsic to external moderation to build teachers’ confidence to work within this partnership. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 29 Teachers Years 11 and 12 Ancient and Modern History Assessment fWorkshop Brothers Leagues Club, implementing 2004 The workshop will focus on attaining shared understandings of aspects of the criteria and standards in relation Manunda, Cairns, 9am-4pm Ancient and Modern to the process of inquiry and the categories of assessment. For more information, contact the QSA Events History senior Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website syllabuses www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 29 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Business VET Certificates Workshop McLeod’s Country Golf Club, Mt This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Ommaney, Brisbane, 9am-3pm processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 29 Teachers Years 11-12 Assessment Design and Practices Workshop White Lace Motor Inn, Mackay, This workshop focuses on improving assessment design and practice by exploring the links between the 1-4pm Common Curriculum Elements (CCEs) and higher order thinking. These links will be made through a range of whole-school applications. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 29 Teachers of Year 11 Years 11 and 12 Film, Television and New Media Assessment Workshop Springwood Tower Hotel, and 12 Film, This workshop will focus on assessment task design and practices for the 2005 Film, Television and New Springwood, 9am to 12pm Television and New Media senior syllabus. Teachers will have the opportunity to discuss, share and refine assessment ideas and Media practices. The workshop will include opportunities to develop teachers’ own resources for implementation with students, and provide guidance for verification folio requirements. For more information, contact the QSA Events Administration Section on 3864 0471 or email [email protected] or visit their website www.qsa.qld.edu.au/qsa/pd/index.html. 30 Teachers Delivering stand-alone Engineering VET Certificates Workshop Pacific Pines Community This workshop introduces teachers to the delivery and assessment of stand-alone VET certificates and Centre, Gaven, Gold Coast, processes for moving from embedded VET to stand-alone VET. For more information, contact the 9am-3pm Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au. 30 Teachers, curriculum Embedding an Inquiry Approach in Planning for Learning and Assessment – Workshop Arana Leagues Club, Keperra, coordinators, HODs, This workshop will provide opportunities to explore what an inquiry approach is and how learning can be Brisbane, 9am-3pm public sector structured to create opportunities for students to be engaged in active and reflective learning. For more employees information, contact the Queensland Studies Authority on 3864 0299 or visit their website http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au.