Self-Assessment Tool
Self Evaluation for good practice.... in response to expressed needs
at LC 2004. Developed
by DSF in consultation with a team of practitioners this online tool will allow
programs to self asses against a number of key indicators of good practice, identify
their strengths and weaknesses, see how they rate against an average, and find
contacts/tools to assist them develop in areas where they are not so strong. Click
here to view the Self-Assessment Tool.
Red Cross Community Challenge
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The Red Cross Community Challenge resources facilitate service
learning giving students opportunities to engage with humanitarian principles
which drive community involvement and authentic student led community partnerships.
The resource kit provides students with the means to identify a local need and
then to plan, design, implement, evaluate and reflect upon a short-term community
service project meeting those needs. Visit the website for more information,
or call Jane McNally at the Red Cross on 03 9345 1895. |
Classroom Connections | Cultivating
Peace Resources
Developed by a Canadian organisation, these useful resources assist teachers
and community leaders to educate for change. The programs created through this
initiative encourage youth to respect diversity, think globally, value human
rights, recognise injustice and respond to conflict with methods other than violence.
The resources engage children and youth in the search for a culture of peace
in their homes, their schools, their neighbourhoods and their global community.
Find out more and download the resources for free here
American and Canadian Learning Choices
Over the years Canadian and North American Education departments, programs and schools have developed a range of alternatives to engage their young people. From small individual programs to whole schools offering individualised, student-centered learning. This report presents information from a recent visit to our Northern neighbours, as well as contact information if you'd like to find out more.
Download Report: PDF Format (923kb) Student Councils and Beyond - Active Student Participation
Roger Holdsworth, Australian Youth Research Centre, has recently
published a 108-page book about active student participation in
primary and secondary schools. It is a compilation of articles
published in Connectover about the last 15 years, which challenge and
extend and support the operation of Student Councils (SRCs etc). The
book is full of case studies, strategies, resources, work-sheets and
so on. A useful resource for teachers, students and those who work
with student councils. Cost is $30 inc postage. To order or for more
information contact Roger at r.holdsworth@unimelb.edu.au
An international
view on Learning Choices
Production Schools are oganisations based on the principle of providing a ‘safety
net’ for students at risk of dropping out of school before reaching
either a trade qualification or university education. Lin Farrington,
Co-ordinator of Studentworks in Launceston presents her findings following a visit
to Danish Production Schools in 2004.
Download Related files: PDF
Format (17.7MB ), Doc
Format (11.3MB)
 Enterprise
Education @ Eumnundi Markets
The Eumundi markets is a 'how to' resource that was developed on the Sunshine
Coast, Queensland and is available to enterprise students wishing to combine their
business ventures with market stalls in their local communities. The Eumundi model
can be universally applied to varying communities, and has recently been adapted
by enterprise students who participated in the 2004 Learning Choices Expo. Click
on the link to Explore
the Eumundi Markets model.
 Where's
the Party at?
"Where's the party at?" is an online resource to support the development
of reading, writing, numeracy and general skills for youth literacy learners.
"Where's the party at?" presents a range of youth centred interactive
learning activities. These activities are exciting, colourful and engaging, and
embed the literacy and numeracy learning in a relevant context. Developed by
the Australian Flexible Learning Framework. You can view the "Where's
the party at?" Toolbox here
Plan-It Youth Mentoring Program Resources
Plan-It Youth is a youth mentoring project operating in a number of regions around
Australia. It provides support to young people, through community mentoring, exposing
them to other experiences of life and increasing their opportunities for a successful
transition from education to further training or employment. Find out more by
clicking here.
Outcomes for Youth at Risk
A
resource kit
This resource kit was developed by The Project Steering Committee drawn together
by DET NSW in conjunction with a workshop program. Its purpose is to assist in
the development and delivery of post compulsory educational programs that produce
successful outcomes for youth at risk. The kit was developed with funding from
Australian National Training Authority (ANTA).
Staff from ACE, TAFE NSW and community organisations also contributed their comments
to the development of this kit.
Researched, written and produced by:
Judi Apte Education consultant, EOS Management P/L
Gillian Bonser Consultant, mentor and facilitator, Paradigm Consulting Network
Peter Slattery Therapist/trainer/educator/facilita
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Get Ready for Work
Developed in the UK, this programme provides information, advice and guidance on all aspects of preparing for the entering the workplace. It is designed to give a thorough overview of each stage of gaining employment; from wanting to enter into employment, right through to what you do when you get a job. The programme has ten concise modules of key information, each with its own questionnaire to test understanding. Modules include: Work and You, Developing Your Skills, Developing Your Personal Qualities, Appropriate Attitudes, Where to Start, Getting an Interview, On the Day, Starting Work, Developing Health and Safety Skills, Learn While You Earn. Click here |
Real Success DVD
Real Success is a DVD and CD ROM educational resource that aims to encourage
positive perception of success in young people, with detailed worksheets and
teacher guidelines. Developed by youth practitioners and educators at The Spot
Youth Service, the DVD uses a variety of media to engage young people, while
simultaneously improving their literacy skills. For more information, contact
info@thespot.net.au
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