Teaching with an understanding of cognitive architecture
What does ‘learning’ actually mean, and how can we use this understanding to guide our teaching practices?
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Stage 6
Explicit teaching of critical thinking in Stage 6
Critical thinking and analysis are essential for Stage 6 students. But they are not skills students learn alone. Here’s how to nurture them.
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Return to school from remote learning
Five tips for teachers returning to school from remote learning.
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Top tips for success in teaching CAFS
Are you new to teaching CAFS or just want to know the secrets of successful CAFS teachers?
We asked Nicole Wheeler, presenter of ACHPER NSW’s Teaching Stage 6 CAFS for the first time workshop, to provide her top tips.
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Using virtual escape rooms to engage students in their learning
Using a virtual escape room to increase engagement An escape room is traditionally a room where people (usually in teams) work together to solve puzzles. The use of clues assists participants to solve each puzzle to help them escape the room. They each have different themes. Patricia Raikadroka from Merrylands HS shares her steps for
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National HPE Day – 1 September 2021
National HPE Day – what have you got planned to celebrate our learning area? Health & Physical Education (HPE) Day is a nationwide initiative that highlights the importance of HPE in the Australian Curriculum, and its influence on the learning and development of children. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher or principal
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Revision activities for Stage 6 PDHPE Core 1
Using COVID as a case study for revising Core 1 Original image source: The Guardian Australia If any good has come out of the COVID-19 pandemic it has been the daily updates on case numbers and the increased visibility of epidemiology at work. Given the high profile of epidemiologists in the media, COVID-19 provides a
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How do I keep my Stage 6 students engaged with their learning?
Clare Roden discusses how she keeps Stage 6 students engaged as the year goes on and provides a handy padlet of ideas.
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Using Google Forms for instant assessment when teaching remotely – A tutorial by Luke Adams
Luke Adams presented a video tutorial workshop on how to use Google Forms to provide instant feedback to students. This tool could be a valuable addition to your remote learning toolkit over coming weeks. Revisit the video now to go through the steps to setting it up for your classes.
On-demand professional learning for Stage 6 teachers
On-demand professional learning for Stage teachers Stage 6 conference recordings – on sale now for a limited time Stage 6 virtual conference 2020 – All session recordings Purchase access to all of the recordings and materials from last year’s Stage 6 virtual conference for just $140. On-demand webinars available as part of the bundle PDHPE
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HSC revision bundles for PDHPE
HSC Revision Bundles – PDHPEGreat classroom revision activities for HSC PDHPE Looking for HSC classroom revision ideas? Try our PDHPE HSC bundles. Each bundle includes: 4 x Revision webinars to use with students– Each covers different core and options detailed below– Each is approx. 1 hour, including viewing time and associated activities 1 x Student booklet to
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HSC Revision bundles for CAFS
HSC Revision Bundles – CAFSExtensive revision activities for HSC CAFS Looking for HSC classroom revision ideas? Try our CAFS HSC bundles. Each includes: 5 x Revision webinars to use with students– Each covers different core and options detailed below.– Each is approx. 1 hour, including viewing time and associated activities 1 x Student booklet to
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Catch up PL: Stage 6 PDHPE and CAFS
Term 4: Opportunity for catch up PL in Stage 6 CAFS and PDHPE What a year 2020 has been, with untold disruptions to teaching, assessment and your professional learning. The COVID restrictions have meant our usual smorgasbord of face to face professional learning offerings for PDHPE and CAFS teachers has been drastically reduced this year.
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ACHPER NSW Community Survey
ACHPER NSW Community Survey We need to hear from you about what ACHPER NSW can do to help make your work life easier. Our Community Survey gives you the chance to have input into our plans for professional learning, resource development and promotions over the next three years. Have your say in the survey below
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CAFS and PDHPE Student awards
PDHPE and CAFS Student Awards Here is your chance to recognise your outstanding performer in your Year 12 CAFS and/or PDHPE classes. ACHPER NSW offers members who are PDHPE and/or CAFS teachers in secondary schools the opportunity to present an ACHPER Student Award to the Year 12 student at your school who achieved 1st place
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