Teacher Professional Development

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In 2021, GRASS is planning a series of online workshops in late Term 3 & Term 4, alongside a 1 day event on November 29th.

Online Series

Live Series

Unfortunately, the decision has been made to cancel the live face-to-face event that was to be held at UNE on Nov 29, 2021. However, we are pleased to announce that this event has been rescheduled to Nov 28th and 29th 2022. Keep an eye out for registrations which will open in early 2022.

Please note, at the time of planning these workshops and with changes to NESA Accreditation the GRASS Teacher PD workshops will be offered as Elective PD.  

NESA Standards Addressed:

  • 6.2.2 Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities;
  • 6.3.2 Contribute to collegial discussions and apply constructive feedback from colleagues to improve professional knowledge and practice.
  • 7.4.2 Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice.

Registration costs for these events are outlined below:

Costs for 2021 event:

Registration TypeOnline 

Early Bird

(Closes August 20th)

$30 +GST per online workshop

Regular

(For all registrations after August 20th & prior to  November 19th , 2021)

$30 +GST per online workshop

We are pleased to make the first 20 registrations for the online series of workshops to be at NO COST for registration.


The programs below outline  the style and content of material we deliver through the UNE GRASS program.

Planning is  in place for this PD event to be NESA accredited or alternatively an elective PD.

Teacher Professional Development

Take a look at the UNE GRASS Teacher Professional Development experience


2020 EVENT PROGRAM.


2019 EVENT PROGRAM.


Teachers who have attended these events previously have commented:

"This was an extremely worthwhile and rewarding program from my personal perspective – I have been made aware of so many issues related to the way science supports primary industry".

"This Teacher PD has provided new perspectives on areas of our science curriculum – especially for Chemistry".

"Thank you for providing us with current up to date information about the way science is linked into the local agricultural science industries and research".

"This Teacher PD has provided me with applications of cutting edge technology and research which will be provided to students. I look forward to sharing what I have learnt about current and future issues with my students".

"This PD has allowed me to be more informed and this enhances the quality of our teaching".

"It is terrific to update our knowledge of the current and local science in a hands on informative way".

"It is powerful to be offered high level explanations of topical issues from scientists. This updates the science we are teaching our students".