Teacher Professional Development
Bears and Beyond Beijing – Early Childhood
A Perth Zoo and Access Asia partnership initiative
The Olympics are on this year and they are in China! Early childhood classroom teachers have developed an integrated unit of work to engage their students with China and its pandas through literacy and cross-curricular activities. Visit Perth Zoo’s Red Pandas and come away with a rich supply of resources, including a CD, to help you implement these ideas in your own classroom and with Perth Zoo too!
This PD is suitable for Early Childhood teachers.
Thursday 31 July 2008
Time: Registration and afternoon tea 4:15pm. Commence 4:30pm–6:30pm
Cost: FREE (Light refreshments provided)
Venue: Perth Zoo
Contact details and bookings: Lindy Stirling Ph 9264 4249 lindy.stirling@det.wa.edu.au http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/accessasia/. For bookings, please email Lindy Stirling with workshop date and title, name, school and contact number.
Chasing Tigers – before they disappear
A Perth Zoo and Access Asia partnership initiative
How do we balance a fragile declining tiger population and a rising human food crisis in a booming region? Chasing Tigers is a workshop seeking to address these issues in the context of improving our knowledge and understanding of tigers in the world. Visit the tigers at Perth Zoo and see how you can use the new Access Asia resource Ambush in Bandhavgarh in your classroom. Participating schools will receive a free set of this resource.
This PD is suitable for Upper primary–lower secondary S&E, English, Science teachers.
Wednesday 6 August 2008
Time: Registration and afternoon tea 4:15pm. Commence 4:30pm–7:00pm
Cost: FREE (Light refreshments provided)
Venue: Perth Zoo
Contact details and bookings: Lindy Stirling Ph 9264 4249 lindy.stirling@det.wa.edu.au http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/accessasia/. For bookings, please email Lindy Stirling with workshop date and title, name, school and contact number.
Teacher Zoo Snoozzz - Adults Only!
Primary and secondary school teachers are invited to stay overnight and discover the magic of Perth Zoo—without the kids!
- Explore how to engage your students with real-life learning experiences and discover how Perth Zoo can help support you across the curriculum.
- Discover resources and link with networks to embed Education for Sustainability in your classroom, school and community.
- Venture behind the scenes and meet our amazing animals to broaden your knowledge of current conservation issues.
- Enjoy our ‘Race to Save’ conservation game, create animal enrichment items and explore the African Savannah at night!
- Bed down for the night in the Zoo Barn, to awaken to the morning calls of gibbons and the roar of lions.
Friday 7 November 2008
Time: 2.30pm – 10.00am the following day
Cost: $80.00 per teacher (GST Inclusive)
Download the registration brochure for the 2008 Teacher Professional Development Program (pdf).
For further information contact Education on (08) 9474 0365.
Teacher Twilights
Take a walk on the wild side and explore Perth Zoo at dusk during this unique PD. Find out about Perth Zoo Education Experiences and learn how you can connect your students to nature. Enjoy a cuppa, supper and a night walk through the African Savannah before re-entering the real world!
Wednesday 22 October 2008
Time: 4.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost: $40.00 per teacher (GST inclusive)
Download the registration brochure for the 2008 Teacher Professional Development Program (pdf).
For further information contact Education on (08) 9474 0365.
Hop to it! Frog Conservation PD
Frog lovers of the world unite! Our amphibian friends are under threat of extinction and need your help. Hear about the latest in frog research and conservation from local scientists and share ideas for conservation action in your school or community.
Wednesday 9 July 2008
Wednesday 1 October 2008
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: $80.00 (includes lunch)
Download the registration brochure for the 2008 Teacher Professional Development Program (pdf).
For further information contact Education on (08) 9474 0365.
Design Your Own Zoo PD
Have something specific in mind? We can assist you in planning a PD that suits your needs. Several options are available that can include a Zoo staff facilitated program and/or time for your own agenda.
Themes for Professional Learning Workshops include:
- Planning long-term curriculum programs incorporating a biodiversity focus.
- Perth Zoo conservation and research.
- Supporting conservation projects in the wild.
- Environmental projects for school communities.
Contact Perth Zoo Education on (08) 9474 0365 for more information or to make a booking.