Teacher Education - does it need reform?
Apr 11, 2016
Was your teacher training valuable?
Interesting article in the conversation suggesting a 5 question framework as a foundation for teacher training. Read the article here
I did a one year teacher training last century and, on reflection, the content wasn't of any use to me once I began teaching. The most valuable experience for me, was doing the teaching placements during the year and getting the insight of teachers in those schools.
Puppetmaking? In Melbourne or Sydney?
Great activities for Term 4- In Sydney - Aussie Puppetry Experience - Sydney/ACT, incursion K-4.
Hands-on Puppet Workshop, Victoria, P-6 (Image above)
Other puppet ideas here
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Flying Bookworm Theatre - primary and secondary incursions
There are very few incursion companies catering both to primary and secondary students. One is Flying Bookworm Theatre, who encourage delight in English and Drama for all audiences, though their focus is more for secondary students.
Touring is to Qld, NSW, ACT and Victor
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Last week of school for NSW/ACT, WA, SA!
They'll join Vic, Qld who had their first holiday sleep-in today.
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