Engaging Families In Children's Learning

The session will explore this ‘core part of a teacher’s professional calling and identity’ (Hargreaves and Shirley 2009) where the child’s learning is at the centre and parents are viewed as active partners in their children’s learning.

This is an opportunity for teachers  at any point of their career journey – graduate to lead - to build upon their experiences in relation to engaging parents/carers in the educative process and engaging with parents/carers.

Course Information:

Friday 11th September 2015
9.15 am to 2.45pm

Catholic Education Conference Centre
116 George Street Thebarton 

AITSL Australian Professional Standards for Teachers Include: 

Standard 3.7 Engage parents/ carers in the educative process

Standard 7.3 Engage with the parents/carers

Course Outline:

The workshop will accommodate all teaching settings—from the early years to senior secondary and will cover topics such as:

¨ The role of parents/carers in a Catholic school

¨ Re-imagining the image of the family

¨ Characteristics of an effective partnership

¨ ‘Connection points’ with families

¨ Your ‘sphere of influence’

¨ Effective, simple strategies for connecting the learning at home and school

¨ Troubleshooting—unpacking common scenarios

¨ Resources.

Cost: No course fee

Catering: Will be provided  

For further information regarding registration: 

Federation of Catholic School Parent Communities 8301 6685 or fedadmin@cesa.catholic.edu.au