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2009 Professional Development Sessions for Teachers
From Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December, Monash University is hosting a series of lectures, practical classes and seminars on topics that expand on many subject areas within the current VCE and IB curricula. We are inviting VCE and IB subject specialists, particularly those responsible for students in Years 11 and 12, to select from a range of professional development sessions that will add to their teaching expertise.
These sessions will:
- enable Monash to share knowledge that is relevant to, and will assist in the teaching and discussion of, the VCE and IB curricula
- open-up discussions in these areas between university academics, researchers and teachers
- contribute towards your professional development requirements
The program of activities is free, to register your interest complete the registration form, selecting the sessions you would be interested in attending, by Monday 23 November.
Program
A range of sessions are being offered at the Parkville, Caulfield and Clayton campuses.
| Wednesday 2 December |
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Location |
Session title |
Presenter |
Overview |
9.30 - 11.30 am |
Clayton campus |
Understanding Normal: The recent evolution of psychology |
Dr Nicole Rinehart |
Why do we spend so much time teaching basic human behaviour and social relationships? This session will outline changes in teaching and training for the next generation of clinical psychologists, while showcasing research into Autism and Aspergers which can be integrated into your teaching.
This session is relevant to those teachers with a specialisation in Psychology, and may also be relevant to teachers with social and health science interests
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| Thursday 3 December |
| Time |
Location |
Session title |
Presenter |
Overview |
10-11 am |
Parkville campus |
The application of surface chemistry |
Dr David Morton |
This session will illustrate the importance of surfaces and surface chemistry, and their application in pharmaceuticals and nano-technology. Real life examples of how controlling surface properties at a nano level can dramatically change everyday materials and new medicines will be featured.
This session is relevant to those teachers with a specialisation in Science, particularly Chemistry.
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9.30 - 11 am |
Clayton campus |
Domestic Violence and Family Law |
Dr Bronwyn Naylor and Dr Renata Alexander |
Violence within families raises important issues related to both criminal law and family law. The speakers will outline the current law in each area and discuss some of the difficulties in using legal tools to address this type of behaviour.
This session is relevant to those teachers with a specialisation in Legal Studies, and may also be of interest to teachers with other humanities specialisations, such as Philosophy or History.
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11.30 - 12.30 pm |
Clayton campus |
Teaching Indigenous Legal Issues |
Dr Stephen Gray |
An introduction to the issues and challenges of teaching Indigenous legal issues- suitable for those seeking to incorporate this topic into their classes.
This session is relevant to those teachers with a specialisation in Legal Studies, and may also be of interest to teachers with other humanities specialisations, such as Philosophy or History.
Some of the material covered will be that included in this session last year.
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Complete the registration form, selecting the sessions you would be interested in attending by Monday 23 November.
More information
Rachel Edwards
Telephone:+61 3 9903 4762
Email: Rachel.Edwards@adm.monash.edu.au.
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