Professional development opportunities
We offer opportunities for students, staff and the global learning community to engage in various professional development opportunities, ranging from seminars, conferences and workshops, to single courses which may be taken online or on campus over three semesters.
Students and education communities
Educating for Tomorrow - Professional Development Day
The Faculty of Education hosted the january 2009 event at the Toowoomba campus. Approximately 400 educators attended the one-day workshop which commenced with a keynote speaker, followed by workshops covering specific educational issues such as Internet safety, Pedagogy for the child in the future and Using ICT.
For more information, contact Melanie Cameron.
Transition to Teaching seminars*
Each year we hold a series of presentations by our staff and international scholars, along with forum-style panel sessions for final-year students. The Transition to Teaching presentations prepare our soon-to-be-graduates for the world of teaching. Final-year students across all Bachelor of Education programs and Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching students are encouraged to attend. The sessions are held at Toowoomba campus and made available via video conferencing or webstreaming facilities at Fraser Coast and Springfield. Online webstreaming of the presentations will be available if you are unable to attend on campus.
Functional grammar workshops*
Teachers in Education Queensland schools are currently accessing training on functional grammar. Annette Curnow and Michele Wright (two presenters of the professional development in Toowoomba area schools) have kindly donated their time to provide you with some of the latest information in this area of literacy learning.The following webstream* is a series of three workshops designed to enhance your grammar knowledge for working with students in schools. Shauna Petersen (Lecturer, Literacies Education)
See our news and events page for other upcoming professional development events.
Single education courses
Professional development courses taken from our education programs are designed for:
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international and full-fee paying students from other universities wishing to gain credit toward their degrees
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professionals satisfying Continuing Professional Education requirements
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people wishing to study a special interest subject rather than commit to a full degree
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students wishing to gain additional content knowledge outside of their enrolled program
We maintain a strong relationship with the Department of Education, Training and the Arts through the Professional Development Pathways program.
USQ staff professional development
The Learning and Teaching Support Unit (LTSU) provides professional development opportunities for USQ academic staff. Assessed modules may contribe to the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning (GCTT). Three or four modules is one unit credit. For more information, contact Dr Shirley Reushle.
General staff also have the opportunity to participate in the professional development program offered by the Human Resources division.
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