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In 2009 we are offering Professional Development sessions based around themes. To organise a free PD covering one of these themes at your school contact us at landlearn.program@dpi.vic.gov.au.
We will be offering two new Professional Development workshops this year.
Connecting to the Land
Exploring our connection to the land through the food we eat and grow, as land managers, consumers and decision makers. This session includes an introduction to 'Biodiversity Up Close' a teaching and learning resource to undertake simple biodiversity audits of your school grounds.
Date:
Wednesday 8th July - Eltham, Edendale Farm, Gastons Road, Eltham (10.00am - 3.30pm). For more information and to register, complete our registration form.
Food for the Future
Providing hands-on curriculum linked resources and ideas exploring how food availability and farming decisions are affected by climate change and other influences.
Learning in the Garden
Supporting teachers to integrate edible gardens and vegie patches into schools curriculum. These workshops introduce a variety of VELS-linked hands-on activities across the Science, Humanities, Communication and Thinking Processes domains. They also provide an opportunity for like minded teachers to network and share ideas about gardening.
Dates:
Friday 14th August - Doveton, Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton (9.30am - 3.00pm). For more information and to register, complete our registration form.
Wednesday 9th September - Sale, Catholic College, 51-53 Desailly St, Sale (10.00am - 3.30pm). For more information and to register, complete our registration form.
Friday 11th September - St Kilda, Ecocentre, Cnr Herbert and Blessington Streets, St Kilda (10.00am - 3.30pm). For more information and to register, complete our registration form.
Friday 20th November - Narrawong, Thornbill Organic Farm, 207 Blackers Rd, Narrawong (10.00am - 3.30pm). For more information and to register, complete our registration form. |
