A collection of ten professional development workshops throughout the year discussing student and teacher wellbeing matters in schools. Each session considers common, but often difficult to manage, scenarios. More than anything else, the workshops are designed to empower teachers to help their students navigate through difficult journey towards adulthood.
Who for? Teachers across years 4 to 10 in Australia and New Zealand.
Cost? $195 AUD in total for ten sessions. Schools receive a 25% discount for orders of 4 teachers or more.
Panellists
Workshop One 17 Mar 21 Bullying |
Scenario: For the last 18 months Emily has been experiencing moderate bullying at school. A number of strategies have been put in place to improve the situation, with limited impact. Recently there have been a series of highly negative anonymous social media posts targeting the ring leader of the bullying and you suspect that Emily is the author. (More) |
Workshop Two 31 Mar 21 Dealing with Loss and Trauma |
Scenario: Kyle has just returned to school following the tragic loss of his mother. He’s a lot quieter than before and says that he doesn’t want to talk about the situation. (More) |
Workshop Three 5 May 21 Teenagehood |
Scenario: Alexi has always been such a beautifully mannered, positive girl, however upon returning from summer holidays there are some significant changes in her look and general demeanour. Teenagehood has well and truly set in. You are not surprised that on only day two Alexi has a major outburst directed at a teacher. (More) |
Workshop Four 26 May 21 Burnout |
Scenario: Sandra used to be the most passionate of teachers, loving nothing more than helping her students succeed. Now she’s just exhausted. (More) |
Workshop Five 16 Jun 21 Friendless, lonely |
Scenario: Daniel is quiet and he is no bother in class. Daniel is not bullied, but he is friendless. He is lonely. How can you help? (More) |
Workshop Six 28 Jul 21 Parent on the Attack |
Scenario: You’ve spoken to Indra’s parents about the lack of progress of their child and they’ve replied that it’s all your fault. (More) |
Workshop Seven 18 Aug 21 Special Needs |
Scenario: Zac requires a highly individualised management program and for the most part it's going pretty well. Recently, a few of the other students who got in trouble for being disruptive, have been saying it’s not fair and that Zac wouldn’t get into trouble if he did the same thing. (More) |
Workshop Eight 8 Sep 21 Cutting and Self-harm |
Scenario: Two of Maisy’s friends have come to you and expressed concern that Maisy has taken to cutting herself. (More) |
Workshop Nine 13 Oct 21 Consequence Apathy |
Scenario: Riley does not seem to care about any possible consequences his school could invoke. He is not bothered by low grades or the possibility of suspension or expulsion. Riley has occasionally, loosely used the expression, “Maybe I’ll just kill myself”. Riley’s parents are supportive, but do not know what to do. (More) |
Workshop Ten 3 Nov 21 Perfection Orientated |
Scenario: Ashley has always been an ultra high achiever. Anything other than full marks is a concern for Ashley and her family. Recently you have been challenging Ashley with appropriately more difficult learning experiences and she is not responding well to it. (More) |
A collection of ten professional development workshops heavily focused on best practical tips for improving writing outcomes in the primary and middle years. It brings together expert teachers who share strategies that they have found to be most effective in engaging writers.
Who for? Teachers across years 3 to 8 in Australia and New Zealand.
Cost? $195 AUD in total for ten sessions. Schools receive a 25% discount for orders of 4 teachers or more.
Panellists
Sunnybrae Normal School - Auckland
30 years teaching experience, New Zealand & internationally
Corpus Christi Catholic School - Hobart
Teaching writing specialist
Workshop One 10 Mar 21 Motivating Young Writers |
Authentic, purposeful and fun writing opportunities
Special Guest
Jen McVeity CEO and Founder of Seven Steps to Writing Success |
Workshop Two 24 Mar 21 Community of Authors |
Building a positive culture for writing
Special Guest
Louise Dempsey Teacher, consultant and literacy trainer in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Louise is the co-founder of The Literacy Place and the co-author of The Writing Book (2013), The Oral Language Book (2016) and The Reading Book (2019). |
Workshop Three 28 Apr 21 Engaging Boys |
Strategies to overcome the gender writing gap
Special Guest
Phillip Simpson Teacher and author of Motivating Boys’ Writing |
Workshop Four 19 May 21 Narrating for Impact |
Using oral language to enrich writing experiences
Special Guest
Emilie Zoey Baker Award-winning Australian poet, educator, slam nerd and spoken-word performer. |
Workshop Five 2 Jun 21 Powerful Prompts and Micro Stories |
Creating writing experiences to maximise the chances of students being proud of their
writing
Special Guest
Paul Grover Education lecturer, former English Coordinator and textbook author |
Workshop Six 21 Jul 21 Goals, Criteria and Feedback |
Writing goals, co-constructing criteria and providing supportive feedback
Special Guest
Dr Murray Gadd Literacy facilitator, teacher and researcher who works across New Zealand and around the world with school leaders and teachers
Special Guest
Nirelle Armstrong Literacy Curriculum Leader and mentor teacher at Milford School, Auckland |
Workshop Seven 11 Aug 21 Exemplars and Modelled Writing |
Extending writing through exemplars and modelled writing
Special Guest
Professor David Waugh Lecturer at University of Durham, former Deputy Headteacher and author of The Wishroom, which was written with 45 children |
Workshop Eight 1 Sep 21 The Power of Peers |
Collaboration, feedback and celebrating writing
Special Guest
Lauren Glass Literacy Curriculum Leader at Farm Cove Intermediate, Auckland |
Workshop Nine 20 Oct 21 Technology to Boost Writing |
Maximising writing through the use of technology
Special Guests
Katy Pike
Author of over 120 literacy and maths texts along with overseeing the development of Reading Eggs, Reading Eggspress, Reading Eggs Jr, Mathseeds and Fast Phonics.
Shane Hill
Creator of programs including Storyathon, Writing Legends, Skoolbo, Spellodrome and Mathletics. |
Workshop Ten 10 Nov 21 The writing workshop approach |
Choice, mini lessons and valuable routines
Special Guest
Suzanne Kiraly English Teacher, author and Flash Fiction Festival Coordinator |
About Us - Inspirity
We are passionate about assisting teachers and students. Our team is made up of educators,
technologists and designers. Our suite of programs include Skoolbo, Storyathon, Writing Legends,
Friday Brain Games and Chess Squad. We are thrilled that programs we have made have been used by
millions of students.
The launch of Teacher Workshop Series is an exciting step on our learning journey.
Contact Us - Inspirity
Inspirity Australia Pty Ltd
4 Warung Street
McMahons Point, NSW, 2060
Australia
info@TeacherWorkshopSeries.com