AISWA Professional Learning and other educational events, news and information
THE ASPIRING WOMEN LEADERS CONFERENCE 2017 | Registrations close Friday 28th July
This conference programme is specifically designed to support women aspirant leaders and is aimed at women who wish to make the next step in their careers. The conference includes a range of inspirational guest speakers, workshops to develop participant knowledge and skills, and several networking opportunities.
For more information and to Register please click on the link https://www.ais.wa.edu.au/event/aspiring-women-leaders-conference-2017
2017 MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT & SUICIDE PREVENTION COMBINED WORKSHOP | Presenter Dr Tracy Westermen.
Dr Tracy Westerman is of the Njamal people near Port Hedland, WA and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology). She is a recognised leader in the Aboriginal mental health and suicide prevention fields, achieving national and international recognition for her innovative and evidence based approaches to these challenging areas.
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32nd ANNUAL WAIER RESEACH FORUM FLYER | Saturday 5th August at Tannock Hall.
Much has been written and discussed about the impact of educational research.Teachers and educators are exhorted to use evidence based teaching practices.But what are the impacts of such research and for whom, and by whom? Forum 2017 will explore these issues in a panel consisting of stakeholders in the field of education.
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UNDERSTANDING COPYRIGHT: MAKING IT WORK FOR YOU | PERTH | Tuesday 15th August.
The Australian Copyright Council’s Understanding Copyright Seminars will dispel uncertainty around copyright liabilities, and enable you to understand how to make copyright work for you.
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SCIENCE EDUCATION SEMINAR
The Graduate School of Education, UWA, is hosting two visiting international Science educators who will present seminars on the 15th of August
Seminar 1: How can we get more students to study STEM subjects once they are no longer compulsory?
Professor Michael Reiss, University College London
Seminar 2: Teaching higher order thinking to low achieving students: do they make a marriage?
Professor Anat Zohar, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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