Professional Development
Study Awards and Scholarships:
MOE Study AwardsApplications for Ministry of Education-funded Primary Teacher Study Awards, Principals' Sabbaticals, and AP/DP Study Awards together with Fellowships for Teachers will be available from March 2009.Beeby FellowshipsNew Zealand-based educators working in early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, or adult and community sectors, or educational researchers may now apply for the Beeby Fellowship, given jointly by the NZCER and UNESCO. The Fellow will research an innovative programme they are involved in, with a focus on aspects that have enhanced practice and students’ learning. |
Courses:
Teacher Refresher CoursesThe Teachers' Refresher Course Committee (TRCC) was set up education visionary Dr Clarence Beeby back in in 1946. The aim is to :
NZASE Primary Science Conference 2009A TRCC conference for teachers who are motivated and interested in developing active learning strategies to enhance children’s learning, the importance of providing contextual science experiences, and reflecting on current trends in science teaching. 14 - 15 April 2009 in Dunedin, 16 - 17 April 2009 in Christchurch, 20 - 21 April 2009 in Wellington, 23 - 24 April 2009 in Auckland.Inquiring into Practice (Years 5 – 10)Improving student outcomes through formative assessmentThis TRCC course will challenge and support you to share and reflect on beliefs and practices, consider ‘big ideas’ and their implications for practice, and utilise practical suggestions for implementing the ‘big ideas’. 13-16 July 2009 in Wellington. Expressions of Culture: Dance in EducationThis TRCC conference is for Primary and Secondary teachers, tertiary dance teachers with an education focus, and graduate or third year dance degree students wishing to focus on dance in education careers. 13 – 16 July 2009 in Wellington.Students of Promise: Beyond the gifted stereotypeThis cross-sector TRCC course will provide opportunities for principals and teachers (Y0-Y10) and RTLBs to engage in professional learning, networking and discussion about current issues and topics in gifted and talented education. 7 – 10 July 2009 in Wellington.Uplifting ShakespeareA TRCC conference to encourage student discovery of Shakespeare and creative approaches to learning by lifting Shakespeare’s words from the pages and invigorating them! 13 – 16 July 2009 in Wellington. |
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