What does each course cover?

Course coverage may differ slightly depending on the topic, but most courses cover:

  • the philosophy and the latest research
  • planning for "connectedness" in line with Essential Learnings
  • ICT activities to integrate into your programs
  • "Rich tasks" to assess students' current understandings, plan for their future learning and cater for self-assessment
  • practical classroom strategies
  • demonstration lessons and co-teaching sessions.

What types of courses are offered?

Whole School Packages

Whole School Packages can be designed to suit your schools individual professional development needs and budgets. We have a list of expert presenters who can tailor a program on consultation with your Professional Development Coordinator. Packages can include more than one presenter or topic to make the most of your allocated professional development days.

Package 1

  • A school briefing with the chosen course presenter
  • Two full day school-based professional learning sessions OR one full day and two half day follow up sessions OR four twilight sessions (e.g. four sessions 4.00p.m. to 6.30p.m. taken once a term over the school year)
  • Course notes for each participant
  • Certificate of Attendance for each participant
  • Bonus: Sign up to Package 1 and your school receives two free places at a nominated tutorial.

Package 2

  • A school briefing with the chosen course presenter
  • One full day school-based, professional learning session OR two half day sessions OR two twilight sessions (e.g. two sessions 4.00p.m. to 6.30p.m.).
  • Course notes for each participant
  • Certificate of Attendance for each participant
  • Bonus: Sign up to Package 2 and your school receives one free place at a nominated tutorial.

After School Tutorial Sessions

After School Tutorial Sessions are two-hour, after-school workshops conducted by the Pearson Professional Learning presenters. They are designed to support the Pearson Professional Learning school-based learning programs.

The sessions will be held in central locations and all schools are welcome to attend.

These After School Tutorial Sessions are ideal as refresher courses for returning, beginning and graduate teachers. All attendees receive comprehensive notes from the session and a Certificate of Participation.

The sessions provide the opportunity for schools interested in participating in school-based professional learning programs to sample a relevant topic that they may want to explore further with their whole staff.

Find out more information about the Pearson Professional Learning After School Tutorial Sessions

Full Day Sessions

Full Day Sessions are conducted in all states of Australia by the Pearson Professional Learning presenters. The sessions are held in centrally located areas, either over the school holidays or during term time.

These sessions are a great opportunity for participants to explore a topic in depth with one of our expert presenters. Some Full Day Sessions are run by several presenters and cover more than one topic. Participants can choose which sessions they would like to attend based on their professional development needs. Morning tea and lunch are provided and all schools are welcome to attend.

Find out more information about the Pearson Professional Learning Full Day Sessions

Topics that are available:

Numeracy

  • Problem Solving
  • ICT
  • Measurement
  • Chance and Data
Literacy
  • Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Inquiry Learning
  • Spelling
  • Guided Reading
  • Problem Based Learning
Interactive Whiteboards (software and notes provided)
  • Beginners to Advanced Sessions
  • with Literacy
  • with Numeracy
Wellbeing Issues
  • for Student
  • for Teacher
  • Whole School Values
Performing Arts
  • Music
  • Drama
Integrated Learning and other curriculum focused topics are offered at both After School Tutorial Sessions and as a part of School Packages.

Descriptions of courses currently running are available through the Calendar option. For full details of topic contents and any questions regarding the courses offered please contact:

Sharon Kuring
Pearson Professional Learning Coordinator
20 Thackray Road, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Ph: (03) 9245 7298
Fax: 1800 642 270
Email: sharon.kuring@pearson.com.au