The Masterclass Series Experience
Working from a robust research and evidence base and providing concrete techniques teachers can use immediately, the Masterclass Series supports teachers to build more high-impact instruction into their own classroom.
Please download the brochure for further information, including cost and an outline of course content.
Workshop dates
| Session | Term/Week | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Session 1 | Term 3, Week 8 | Tuesday, 9 September | City of Melbourne Bowls Club |
| Practical Session 2 | Term 4, Week 5 | Thursday, 6 November | City of Melbourne Bowls Club |
| Practical Session 3 | Term 1, Week 5 | Wednesday, 25 February | City of Melbourne Bowls Club |
| Practical Session 4 | Term 2, Week 6 | Thursday, 21 May | City of Melbourne Bowls Club |
| Practical Session 5 | Term 3, Week 2 | Tuesday, 21 July | City of Melbourne Bowls Club |
Who Can Participate in the Masterclass?
- Teachers with students in Year 3-10;
- Teacher leaders, including Heads of Learning Areas/ Department, Teacher in Charge and primary instructional leaders with classroom teaching responsibilities; and
- Administrative leaders, including principals, associate principals, and deputy principals as part of the administrative leaders stream.
There are a maximum number of places available for each Masterclass and applications are selective. It is important that teachers feel supported to implement these strategies back at school, therefore, to increase the likelihood of a teacher being awarded a place, schools should commit to sending a minimum of 2 participants.
Selection Criteria
- Applicant’s commitment to evidence-based teaching practices.
- Schools’ commitment to high-impact instruction (or high-impact teaching practices, high impact teaching strategies, evidence-based teaching practices, or instruction aligned to cognitive science).
- Commitment of a senior administrative member to attend the first day of professional learning (strongly encouraged).
“Thank you! This has changed my teaching for the better and reignited my passion for teaching as my students are more engaged and I am able to check their understanding more easily.”
"I am grateful for this workshop. It has brought back some of the joy of teaching for me. I had been struggling to get the class to actively participate, but with these methodologies, I’ve noticed a significant change. It also helps me quickly identify mistakes and provide feedback that addresses the students' specific needs."
"This course has helped me tremendously in developing my teaching knowledge and has allowed me to trial new practices in the classroom to support high participation and engagement."