New articles are sent in a newsletter each fortnight to all Victorian government school teachers, but is open to anyone interested in best practice in education and evidence-based teaching approaches. Subscribe to In Our Classrooms Teaching approaches A pedagogical model to drive student learning outcomes Preston High School principal Sean Butler explains how he hopes to use the Pedagogical Model to bring out the best in teachers when the school opens next year. Data walls in action: Using evidence to drive student learning Carlton Gardens Primary School take you step-by-step through their data wall and how it targets different curriculum areas and student needs. Making student achievement visible across the school Rochester Secondary College Leading Teacher Todd Woodfine explored ways to make data more accessible to teachers and kickstart conversation on student outcomes and teaching practice. Shaping an environment for shared professional learning Altona P-9 College shows us how a shift in attitudes toward professional learning led their teachers and leaders to a culture of shared excellence. See more teaching approaches Resources to use in the classroom Teacher tip: Enhancing literacy learning with the Pedagogical Model The Pedagogical Model places student learning at the centre of planning and implementation. Assess the reading and vocabulary of EAL students A new reading and vocabulary assessment instrument for English as an Additional Language (EAL) students is now available to schools across Victoria. Enhance your skills as a career practitioner Victorian secondary schools will be supported to deliver high-quality career education and forge meaningful career paths for their students. Exploring cybersafety in Year 9 and 10 The YeS project sparks conversations about digital lives and practices and how students can be safe and supported when online. Teacher tip: Supporting effective professional learning Effective professional learning is collaborative, inquiry focused, embedded in teaching practice, guided by student learning need and aligned with priority areas for school improvement. 10 tips to build parental engagement Education expert Mary Jean Gallagher explains why relationships between parents and schools can have a dramatic impact on a student's education. See more resources for your classroom Professional development opportunities for teachers Specialise in early years education Scholarships are available for teachers who wish to gain a bachelor's or relevant postgraduate qualification to teach in an early childhood setting. Building a positive climate for learning The Changing the Climate Conference will bring teachers and experts together to explore strategies and procedures that create a positive climate for learning. Take part in a curriculum workshop Specialist teachers will lead you through practical strategies to make the most of the Victorian Curriculum F-10. Build your skills in EAL moderation Online professional learning courses are available to help you support and cater for students who demonstrate challenging behaviours in the classroom. Making the most of formative assessment using Insight Use English and Mathematics Online Interview assessment data to inform your teaching and assessment planning. Support students with challenging behaviour Online professional learning courses are available to help you support and cater for students who demonstrate challenging behaviours in the classroom. See more professional development opportunities for teachers Celebrating our own teachers Meet the 2018 finalists for outstanding secondary teacher award Cassandra Marinopoulos, Tony Vallance and John Lane are finalists in the Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Paralympian reflects on his favourite teacher Gold medallist Matthew Haanappel remembers how his Melba College teacher Terry Bennett inspired him to be the best he could be. Meet the 2018 finalists for Outstanding primary school teacher Award The Victorian Education Excellence Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of educators who change the lives of students at their school. New Tech School brings new skills to Whittlesea Whittlesea Tech School is now open, giving students in Melbourne's north a head start on thinking and creating for the future. See more stories from Victorian schools Resources and support for learning specialists Resources and support for learning specialists Mary Jean Gallagher introduces resources to support you to make the most of your role and continually improve your practice. Influencing change as a learning specialist Learning Specialist Peter Barbadonis explains why he was drawn to the role and describes his plans to support Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College improve outcomes for teachers and students Professional learning tailored to your new role Bastow’s learning specialist suite hands you the tools you need to excel in the role of supporting teachers to improve their practice. See more resources for learning specialists
A pedagogical model to drive student learning outcomes Preston High School principal Sean Butler explains how he hopes to use the Pedagogical Model to bring out the best in teachers when the school opens next year.
Data walls in action: Using evidence to drive student learning Carlton Gardens Primary School take you step-by-step through their data wall and how it targets different curriculum areas and student needs.
Making student achievement visible across the school Rochester Secondary College Leading Teacher Todd Woodfine explored ways to make data more accessible to teachers and kickstart conversation on student outcomes and teaching practice.
Shaping an environment for shared professional learning Altona P-9 College shows us how a shift in attitudes toward professional learning led their teachers and leaders to a culture of shared excellence.
Meet the 2018 finalists for outstanding secondary teacher award Cassandra Marinopoulos, Tony Vallance and John Lane are finalists in the Victorian Education Excellence Awards.
Paralympian reflects on his favourite teacher Gold medallist Matthew Haanappel remembers how his Melba College teacher Terry Bennett inspired him to be the best he could be.
Meet the 2018 finalists for Outstanding primary school teacher Award The Victorian Education Excellence Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of educators who change the lives of students at their school.
New Tech School brings new skills to Whittlesea Whittlesea Tech School is now open, giving students in Melbourne's north a head start on thinking and creating for the future.
Resources and support for learning specialists Mary Jean Gallagher introduces resources to support you to make the most of your role and continually improve your practice.
Influencing change as a learning specialist Learning Specialist Peter Barbadonis explains why he was drawn to the role and describes his plans to support Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College improve outcomes for teachers and students
Professional learning tailored to your new role Bastow’s learning specialist suite hands you the tools you need to excel in the role of supporting teachers to improve their practice.