Programs and Workshops

This workshop introduces classroom-ready MetaCognition models, strategies and resources to support teachers in their explicit teaching of cognitive processes in their classrooms across all learning areas, and stages of development.

MetaCognition is thinking about one’s own thinking, the cognitive processes. Increasing awareness and understanding about one’s own thinking leads to better understanding, management and reflection on personal thinking and learning skills. It involves knowledge about when and how to use particular strategies for learning or for problem solving. The explicit teaching of MetaCognition invites learners to gain knowledge and skills that enable and empower them to better identify, describe, understand, practice, develop and manage their own learning processes.

In association with ReMinds, this program is provided for teachers and education support personnel wishing to assist children with such learning difficulties Dyslexia, Neuro-developmental Delay, Visual issues, ADHD, Sensory Integration issues, Auditory Processing Disorder, Language disorders, Autism/Aspergers and other related difficulties.
Given that learning difficulties may not be an exact science, and that no two individuals’ needs will be identical, this program provides valuable knowledge, improved awareness, deeper understandings and guidance to assist teachers and education support personnel in making informed decisions about identifying and responding to learning difficulties, whether as the regular teacher and ES (Integration Aide), or as a replacement or relief teacher, or replacement ES. Participants also receive numerous tips and techniques on how to enhance and improve learning.

We hope that you visit us at the Education Show to learn more about your own thinking preferences and our profiling services, programs, workshops and resources. Discover more about meta-cognition in the classroom and your own Professional Learning opportunities using our Whole Brain model approach to teaching Critical and Creative Thinking Capability. We have it covered.

We hope that you visit us at the Education Show to learn more about your own thinking preferences and our profiling services, programs, workshops and resources. Discover more about meta-cognition in the classroom and your own Professional Learning opportunities using our Whole Brain model approach to teaching Critical and Creative Thinking Capability. We have it covered.

Number sense and an ability to see patterns in numbers are core skills that contribute to an understanding of many math concepts. Neurological differences and a challenging numeracy curriculum often see these skills lacking for children with learning difficulties.

Math is a subject requiring strong foundations. Without this, applied math will be a huge task. For example, a child without addition knowledge will be unable to determine the perimeter of a shape or calculate how much money they have. In essence, gaps in basic arithmetic will most likely affect their ability in other areas of math.

In addition, our move towards applied real life learning with math has been problematic for many children with learning difficulties. Firstly, a less structured approach often used through discovery and conversational games has led many children with learning difficulties struggling with mastering basic math facts. Word problem solving in math continues to be a challenge for children with language, reading, visualisation and working memory issues.

Join us for a step by step process on how to equip these children with core math skills of mental arithmetic as well as strategies and techniques for bridging the gap to applied math.

This workshop is a shared collaborative initiative supported by Keysborough CRT Network and the inThync team.

“A Whole Brain View of Relief Teaching” provides a meta-cognitive framework for relief teachers to consider the complexity and professional value of their work. The workshop explores the various elements, obligations and expectations of the relief teacher’s work using Herrmann Whole Brain® critical and creative “Thinkabout” processes.

Participants will leave with a more complete understanding of every aspect their chosen specialist teaching field, together with a practical appreciation of the Whole Brain® methodology and a number of visible thinking strategies and tools to take with them into their own classrooms.

In partnership with ReMinds, this half-day morning session is provided for teachers and education support personnel wishing to assist children with learning difficulties who are specifically struggling with Reading.

Given that learning difficulties may not be an exact science, and that no two individuals’ needs will be identical, this program is designed to assist teachers and education support personnel to make well-informed decisions about identifying and responding to the child’s reading challenges. Participants receive written course materials and numerous tools and resources to help improve and enhance learning in reading, comprehension and related areas of need.

As an encouragement, generous Early Bird rates apply if you register for this program in advance.

This is also being run in conjunction with a separate optional afternoon session on the same day that focuses on challenges in Numeracy understandings and skills – “When Numbers DON’T Add Up” – Use the “Full Day” combo discount code for a further 30% reduction.

Number sense and an ability to see patterns in numbers are core skills that contribute to an understanding of many math concepts. Neurological differences and a challenging numeracy curriculum often see these skills lacking for children with learning difficulties.

Math is a subject requiring strong foundations. Without this, applied math will be a huge task. For example, a child without addition knowledge will be unable to determine the perimeter of a shape or calculate how much money they have. In essence, gaps in basic arithmetic will most likely affect their ability in other areas of math.

In addition, our move towards applied real life learning with math has been problematic for many children with learning difficulties. Firstly, a less structured approach often used through discovery and conversational games has led many children with learning difficulties struggling with mastering basic math facts. Word problem solving in math continues to be a challenge for children with language, reading, visualisation and working memory issues.

Join us for a step by step process on how to equip these children with core math skills of mental arithmetic as well as strategies and techniques for bridging the gap to applied math.

This workshop is also being run in conjunction with a separate optional morning session on the same day that focuses on challenges in Reading understandings and skills – “Word Woes” – Use the “Full Day” combo discount code for a further 30% reduction.

Successful relief teaching requires high level skills, effective strategies and impressive disposition.

Whether you’re solely engaged at one school, freelancing independently or being on-hired through agency arrangements the Relief Teaching: Strategies for Success seminar defines the importance and expected value of your contribution, and provides insights, ideas and resources related to attaining “first choice” status and your regular “returnability” to your preferred settings and roles.
Visit the Program page to see what’s included in more detail, then read the testimonials from teachers who have attended this program recently. You can register online and send friends and colleagues an invitation to join you, or include them in your registration.

Early Bird rates apply, and discounts apply for members of local CRT Networks as listed on the VIT support pages for Casual Relief Teachers.Contact your CRT Network Leader to request the Discount Code that applies to you.

This is an accredited program referenced to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers for renewal of registration purposes. Participants receive a certificate for portfolio purposes.

This program offers guidelines and advice especially for those new to the need to apply for advertised vacancies in Victorian schools. Participants are provided with a framework describing the process and requirements, identify the characteristics of effective CV’s and Applications and take with them powerful strategic writing and review tools to apply to their personal CV and Application authoring needs.

This workshop introduces classroom-ready MetaCognition models, strategies and resources to support teachers in their explicit teaching of cognitive processes in their classrooms across all learning areas, and stages of development.

MetaCognition is thinking about one’s own thinking, the cognitive processes. Increasing awareness and understanding about one’s own thinking leads to better understanding, management and reflection on personal thinking and learning skills. It involves knowledge about when and how to use particular strategies for learning or for problem solving. The explicit teaching of MetaCognition invites learners to gain knowledge and skills that enable and empower them to better identify, describe, understand, practice, develop and manage their own learning processes.

The core values of INTEGRITY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY proudly underpin the teaching profession.
As teaching professionals we are responsible for maintaining high standards in our practice and our conduct in reference to these three guiding values.

This workshop explores what this responsibility looks like.
What are teachers mandated to report? What is the code of conduct and how does it guide our behaviour? What are the Australian Professional Standards for teachers and how do they link everything together?
Participants also take a closer look at VIT requirements around maintenance of practice and professional development and what this all means in regard to teacher registration.

Investigate with colleagues the dimensions of your work and all obligations, and leave fully informed and professionally attuned.