Top 10 PETAA on-demand webinars of 2022

Sometimes, the recommendation that matters most comes from your fellow educators.  That's why we've rounded up the 10 on-demand webinars that educators loved the most in 2022. These are the webinars that teachers, leaders, and school libratians across Australia  used for tips, inspiration, and insight over the course of the year. 

Browse the list below, and why not watch the ones that interest you? You'll know that you're making an investment backed by your education community.

Many of these recordings are available exclusively to PETAA members. To view all on-demand webinars, become a PETAA member.

 

 

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Literacy for Maths and Maths Through Literacy

Feat. Dr Catherine Attard

Member exclusive
  • Explore the role of literacy and language when teaching primary mathematics
  • Learn strategies for promoting student success in maths through literacy and language
  • Investigate ways children's literature can be used to strengthen mathematics learning

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Shaping Sentences from the Inside Out: Linguistic Concepts for Teaching Narrative Primary Writing

Feat. Brett Healey

Member exclusive
  • Learn how to support students in their writing by 'making a movie in their mind'
  • Discover the grammatical and language features that can transform creative narrative writing
  • Hear strategies for guiding students through writing exercises

 

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Exploring Inclusive Picture Books

Feat. Scott Stuart

 Open access

 
  • Hear from the author of My Shadow is Pink and My Shadow is Purple
  • Learn about how to sensitively and thoughtfully explore gender and identity through picture books
  • Hear about Scott's creative process and the inspiration behind his books

 

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Tips, ideas and inspiration for Book Week (2021)

Feat. Kate Moore, Marissa Caluzzi and Jo Panckridge

Open access
  • Created in partnership with the Children's Book Council of Australia
  • While it focuses on the 2021 Book Week Theme, this webinar remains packed with creative, adaptable ideas for making the most of Book Week in classrooms and school libraries
  • Learn tried-and-tested popular activities from three talented teacher librarians

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Literature Symposium: Exploring Climate Fiction

Feat. Pauline Jones, Jennifer Asha, Claire Saxby and Bren MacDibble

Open access
  • PETAA's contribution to the 2022 Literature Symposium
  • Take a deep dive into the climate fiction genre and its implications for teaching and learning
  • Hear from authors of climate fiction for young readers

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Creating new and imaginary worlds

Feat. Katrina Nannestad

Member exclusive

 
  • Hear from the beloved Australian children's author
  • Discover Katrina's writing process and how her history as an educator inform her writing for children
  • Learn her favourite exercises for encouraging student writing in the classroom
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Teaching the language of climate change science

Feat. Julie Hayes

Open access

 
  • Go inside the writing and research process of PETAA's award-winning reference text Teaching the language of climate change science
  • Learn tips for introducing scientific language to young people and examples of best practice
  • Hear actions students and teachers can take to become more sustainable

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Inside a Picture Book

Feat. Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft

Open access

 
  • Hear from the author/illustrator duo who created the beautiful picture book Iceberg
  • Learn about their process in writing and creating the book, and how they kept their young audience top of mind
  • Learn more about the book's gentle message about climate change and caring for the environment

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Sharing Stories for Healing in the Classroom

Feat. Boori Monty Pryor

Member exclusive
  • Hear from the inaugural Australian Children's Laureate and accomplished storyteller, Boori Monty Pryor
  • Take a close look at his picture book, Story Doctors, and discover the urgent relevance of its message
  • Hear about the value of sharing stories in order to heal Country and move forward as a a nation
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STARTTS: Hints for Healing

Feat. Nicole Loehr

Open access

 
  • Learn tips for supporting students who have suffered trauma from refugee and refugee-like backgrounds
  • Hear how these students can be supported through thoughtful instruction in English, literacy and the arts
  • Discover support networks available to Australian teachers who are working with vulnerable students

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