Professional Learning

Professional learning covers both formal and informal training and resources for teachers, trainers, administrators and others working in education.

Topics covered include:

• Teacher - awards, fellowships and scholarships, curriculum professional learning, ICT professional learning, learning and teaching research, professional associations, professional learning providers, teacher professional leave, regional professional learning
• Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership - leadership development for principal class, aspiring leaders, early childhood professionals and business managers
• Education Support staff - resources and programs available for Education Support staff
• School Business Managers - covers charts of accounts, financial reporting and preparing a school budget
• Victorian Public Service Staff - resources and programs available for VPS Staff
• Women in Leadership (http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/hrweb/pd/vps/women_prog.htm) - list of development programs and opportunities for women

Recommended resources

• Knowledge Bank - is a showcase for best practice in Victorian schools. It offers case studies, profiles current research, and outlines the keys to successful teaching and learning in school, adult and specialist environments.
• Principles of Highly Effective Professional Learning (PDF - 503Kb) - the seven principles of highly effective professional learning.