Student resources
Report on pre-service teacher survey 2010
View the Report on the Pre-service Teacher Survey 2010 (Doc 1Mb) which is an online survey designed to capture teaching preferences and intentions for all students currently enrolled in teaching courses in a Queensland University. The USQ response to the Pre-service Teacher survey report (doc 1Mb) is also available for viewing.
FYI - what to do when you don't know what to do
For many students, university study is a big step to take. Some of you may be concerned about how you will fit into the university context. Others may be wondering how to cope with the demands of university study; and others may be questioning how to best juggle study along with work and/or family commitments. We also recognize that some of our new students have not been students for some time and others may have had less than positive experiences in the past.
If you are feeling a little apprehensive about how you are going to cope with study, then please take the opportunity to join the group of students and staff who meet once a week to problem-solve the issues that students identify. If you would like to know what to do when you don't know what to do, then please come join the FYI (For Your Information) group.
Education Commons - 2012
Future teachers have the opportunity to engage in discussions of 'hot' topics for a new generation of educators. On selected Tuesday afternoons during semester, a panel - consisting of members from the professional educational community of the Darling downs including experienced teachers, members of teacher professional associations and Faculty academics - will discuss a key topic with an audience of USQ students.
Following each panel session, 'pedagogical conversations' will explore key themes that emerged from each panel discussion. These conversations will make for exciting and thought-provoking discussions over a shared afternoon tea.
Students that are unable to attend in person can access video clips and join the discussion forums via the Education Commons community website. Simply create an account to access the site.
Sessions are held at the Toowoomba campus on selected Tuesday afternoons from 2-4pm in room G414.
2012 Schedule
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Tue 6 March
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Panel: Induction to the profession: Resilience and connectedness
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Tue 20 March
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Pedagogical conversation: Induction to the profession
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Tue 17 April
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Panel: Professional standards
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Tue 1 May
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Pedagogical conversation: Professional standards
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Tue 15 May
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Panel: National curriculum
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Tue 29 May
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Pedagogical conversation: National curriculum
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Tue 24 July
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Panel: Literacy teaching and catering for cultural diversity
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Tue 7 August
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Pedagogical conversation: Literacy teaching
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Tue 21 August
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Panel: Practice in rural and remote contexts: Opportunities and challenges
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Tue 4 September
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Pedagogical conversation: Practice in rural and remote contexts
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Tue 9 October
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Panel: Review of professional development: A holistic approach to developing workforce capacity
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Pedagogical conversation: Review of professional development |
For more information contact Karen Noble or Robyn Henderson.
Education Faculty librarian
The Faculty Librarian works collaboratively with Faculty staff to provide a range of subject specific classes to assist you in developing your information literacy knowledge and ensure you have the skills needed to complete your assignments. The Faculty Librarian assists students to make the most effective use of USQ Library resources.
Transition to Teaching
Each year we hold a series of presentations by faculty 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 .
Academic learning support
Develop your academic skills for success at university at The Learning Centre.
Disability support
Disability support is available in order to minimise the impact of a disability on your studies.
Beginning teachers
The Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) has a Beginning to Teach page on its website to assist beginning teachers in their early career development, as well as providing general information about the profession.
Additional resources
Professional development for students
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