Summary of forthcoming CPD conferences
CONFERENCES
OD35: ‘TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH DIALOGUE’ (OD/35)One-day professional development Conference organised by NUT’s Professional Development programme in partnership with SAPERE (Philosophy for Children).
Speakers:
Neil Mercer, University of Cambridge
Pat Hannam & Students, Ulverston Victoria High School, Cumbria
Workshops on practical and community applications of P4C will include:
•Deepening dialogue
•Working with the whole school
•Interfaith dialogue
•P4C with young mums/women
•‘Thinking Village’
•Urban regeneration
•pupil2pupil peer coaching
•Involving all staff
•Intergenerational dialogue
•P4C with parents
ON: Wednesday, 15 November 2006
(10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
AT: NUT Headquarters, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place , London, WC1H 9BD
(five minutes’ walk from Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross Stations)
Aims:
Demonstrate Philosophy for Children (P4C) skills and strategies
Explore how P4C and Communities of Enquiry can generate meaningful dialogue
Identify how dialogue can bring about change within communities
Cost:
£65 (£30 for ‘unwaged’ and/or second applicant from same school/ workplace) – includes VAT, lunch and refreshments.
Free copy of ‘Beyond Yo – Making a difference through dialogue’ for participants (NUT’s Education Review Autumn 2006).
TO APPLY: Ring 01342 410805 or email wstalearning@yahoo.co.uk
OD36:
‘GETTING DISABILITY RIGHT’Good practice in implementing the disability equality duty for all schools in England & Wales
“This new legal duty will mean that all maintained primary and secondary schools must look at ways of ensuring that disabled children and staff are treated equally.” (Bert Massie, Chair, Disability Rights Commission)
ON: Friday, 8 December 2006
(10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
AT: NUT Headquarters, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place , London, WC1H 9BD
(five minutes’ walk from Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross Stations)
Speakers:
Kathleen Jameson
Richard Rieser
Philippa Stobbs
plus Chickenshed
Aims:
To explain the implications of the ‘Disability Discrimination Act (2005)’ for schools and disabled pupils.
To introduce the DRC Code of Practice on the new disability equality duty for schools.
To illustrate good practice in making adjustments to all aspects of school life to include disabled pupils and students.
To exemplify effective school policy development and implementation.
To share the methodology used by an inclusive theatre company and its transferability to the classroom.
For:
All teachers, head teachers, SENCOs, lead behaviour professionals, other school leaders and staff with pastoral and learning support/other responsibilities in all schools (all key stages).
Cost:
£30 (NUT); £60 (others) - £15 (‘Learning partner’ from same school/workplace); includes VAT, lunch and refreshments.
Download the Conference flyer, Application Form and draft programme.
TO APPLY: Ring 01342 410805 or email wstalearning@yahoo.co.uk.
OD37:
‘SAFE PLACES FOR LEARNING’Raising achievement by valuing LGBT diversity and combating homophobia
Speakers:
Mark Jennett
Gertie Whitfield
Marianne Rawson
Elizabeth Atkinson
Renee Hayes
On:
Friday, 19 January 2007
(10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.)
At:
Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD
Aims:
Support teachers/schools in raising achievement by valuing LGBT diversity.
Develop effective strategies for combating homophobia and creating safe learning environments for all pupils/students.
Explore policy and teaching and learning issues with regard to LGBT diversity and combating homophobia.
For:
All teachers in all key stages – especially head teachers and other teachers with leadership responsibilities.
Cost:
£30 (NUT); £60 (others) - £15 (‘learning partner’ from same school/workplace); includes VAT, lunch and refreshments.
TO APPLY: Ring 01342 410805 or email wstalearning@yahoo.co.uk.
CLASS ACTION – DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR RAISING THE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTS OF WHITE WORKING CLASS PUPILS IN KEY STAGES 2, 3 AND 4
ON:
Initial Seminar:
Thursday, 11 January 2007
Follow-up:
Tuesday, 13 March 2007
TUTORS:
Phil Beadle, award winning teacher, columnist and broadcaster
FOR:
All teachers in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, especially those with language and leadership responsibilities. Attendance in pairs encouraged.
AIMS:
Identifying and valuing ‘white working class’ within multi-cultural approaches to raising attainment.
Exploring the issues and benefits of ‘class’ in the classroom.
Focusing on relevant language issues – including dialect – in schools.
Developing practical strategies for enhancing achievement among white working class pupils/students in KS 2, 3 and 4 classrooms.
The follow-up day will provide an opportunity for collaborative review, and the sharing and development of strategies that participants have chosen to trial in their classrooms/schools between the initial and follow-up seminars.
COST
£50 (NUT members); £100 (others). 40% reduction for second applicant from same school. Includes VAT, both seminar days with lunch and refreshments. NUT members can reclaim travel expences (with receipts).
To Apply: Ring 01342 410805 or email wstalearning@yahoo.co.uk.
003:
PUPIL2PUPIL PEER COACHING – ENHANCING PUPILS’ ACHIEVEMENT AND WELL-BEING THROUGH PEER COACHING (ALL KEY STAGES)ON:
Initial Seminar:
Primary – Wednesday, 10 January 2007
Secondary – Friday, 12 January 2007
Follow-up:
Primary & Secondary – Friday, 23 March 2007
“Demonstrate that Every Child Matters by teaching children and young people the skills to help more effectively (and be helped by) one another” – Steve Sinnott, NUT General Secretary
TUTORS:
Sarah Mook and Will Thomas
FOR:
All teachers in all key stages who want to give meaning and purpose to speaking and listening; and promote enjoyment, achievement and making a positive contribution. Attendance in pairs encouraged.
AIMS:
Create a ‘climate’ which values the talents and experiences of all children.
Teach speaking and listening skills which enable children to share their knowledge and skills and to support one another’s learning.
Promote innovative approaches to raising achievement.
Make classrooms and playgrounds safe for mutual, non-hierarchical, sharing of strengths and remedying weaknesses.
Support QCA’s Taking English Forward initiative.
The follow-up day will provide an opportunity for collaborative review, and the sharing and development of strategies that participants have chosen to trial in their classrooms/schools between the initial and follow-up seminars.
COST
£50 (NUT members); £100 (others). 40% reduction for second applicant from same school. Includes VAT, both seminar days with lunch and refreshments. NUT members can reclaim travel expenses (with receipts).
To Apply: Ring 01342 410805 or email wstalearning@yahoo.co.uk.
LEADERSHIP SEMINARS
"10 am-4pm, at NUT Headquarters, London - 5 minutes walk from Kings Cross, Euston and St Pancras Station"
For: Head teachers, deputy/assistant head teachers, and all teachers with leadership responsibilities
THE NEW REGULATIONS
BURDEN, THREAT OR OPPORTUNITY?
RECLAIMING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENTTUTORS:
Penny Clayton and Nicky Anastasiou
WHERE & WHEN:
LS/11:
LONDON – Thursday, 18 January 2007
LS/13:
SOUTHAMPTON – Thursday, 25 January 2007
FOR:
Head teachers and all teachers in Leadership Group from all key/foundation stages plus teacher governors.
AIMS:
These seminars are for school leaders who want to be proactive with regard to the new performance management arrangements which will come into force in September 2007. Each seminar will enable participants to:
ensure that effective current practice is maintained despite changing requirements;
minimise any burdens and threats generated by the new regulations;
further develop an approach to performance management which motivates staff, supports professional well-being and contributes towards improving teaching and learning;
promote trust around performance management and maximise purposeful dialogue, staff development and learning;
manage the issues of pay progression through a solution focussed approach.
COST:
FREE (NUT members); £100 (others). Includes lunch and VAT. Attendance in pairs recommended.
To Apply: Ring 01342 410805 or email wstalearning@yahoo.co.uk.
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