Blueprint for Government Schools
In 2003 the Minister of Education, Lynne Kosky, launched the Blueprint
for Government Schools, a document which outlines future directions
for education in the government school sytstem.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College delivers a range of professional
development programs that can support schools in implementing the
Flagship Strategies that make up the Blueprint.
Flagship Strategy 1: Student Learning
Professional Development Programs that provide a focus on "principles
of learning and teaching" are facilitated at Bendigo
Senior Secondary College. This is further supported by the College's
commitment to sharing "best practice" through
their website. This is achieved through the Colleges Thinking
Oriented Curriculum webpage, Hotlists
to WebQuests webpage and
ICT samples webpage.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College have accredited trainers for the
following programs:
- de Bono's 6 Thinking Hats
- de Bono's DATT (Direct Attention Thinking Tools)
- www.web-and-flow.com interactive site for developing online
materials.
Flagship Strategy 3: Building Leadership Capacity
Bendigo Senior Secondary College has access to accredited trainers
in Myers Briggs.
Leadership vs Management
Flagship Strategy 4: Performance and Development Culture
Bendigo Senior Secondary College has a history of being an educational
leader in the development of a Performance and Development Culture.
Through the use of data collection (group surveys, unit surveys,
VCE results, 360o feedback) and participation in Professional Learning
Teams staff participate in a comprehensive review program.
Flagship Strategy 5: Teacher Professional Development
Bendigo Senior Secondary College has an extensive internal professional
development program to support its staff. Elements of this program
include facilitation of professional development by appointed PD
Coaches, Travel Scholarships, Staff Meetings with a PD focus, Professional
Learning Teams and invited Consultants throughout the year. November/December
of each year sees a comprehensive program being offered to staff
to support ongoing teacher learning.
In addition, many staff at Bendigo Senior Secondary College are
invited to present at a wide range of Subject Association Conferences
each year to share their knowledge and experience.
As a member of the NAVCON Consortium, Bendigo Senior Secondary
College has played a leading role in the delivery of a range of
programs to suit the needs of schools. Each year a number of staff
present at national and international conferences.
Flagship Strategy 7: Leading Schools Fund
Bendigo Senior Secondary College has been successful in applying
to be part of Phase One of the Leading Schools Fund
Interested in learning more? Visit our Teacher
Practicum site to find out about professional development opportunities
at the College. |
