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| Dates: | Monday 19 to Thursday 22 January 2009 |
| Venue: | Menzies College, LaTrobe University, Bundoora Campus |
Access Education's Summer School program is for students undertaking VCE in the coming year. The program is held in January each year and offers both residential and non-residential placements.
Summer School offers an exciting opportunity for students who are about to undertake VCE Units 3 and 4 to come together to further develop their educational knowledge, enjoy the university experience and start the school year ahead of the rest.
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COST
Full residential $435 per student OR $48 per lecture per student.
All lectures are open to students attending as either part of the full residential program or on a session by session basis
SPECIAL OFFER
Bring a friend! Only $385 (a saving of $50 for each student) when two or more students book together for the full residential program.
TIMETABLE & SUBJECTS
| Date (2009) | Time | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 19 January | 9.45am-1.00pm | The Ultimate Guide to VCE Success |
| Monday 19 January | 2.15pm-5.30pm | English |
| Tuesday 20 January | 9.15am-12.30pm |
Legal Studies or Physics |
| Tuesday 20 January | 2.00pm-5.15pm | Psychology or Physical Education |
| Wednesday 21 January | 9.15am-12.30pm | Chemistry or Health & Human Dev'mnt |
| Wednesday 21 January | 2.00pm-5.15pm | Biology |
| Thursday 22 January | 9.15am-12.30pm | Further Maths |
| Thursday 22 January | 1.30pm-4.45pm | Maths Methods |
More detailed information on each subject lecture is listed below.
Important: The lecture notes written by the presenter specifically for the session, and provided with each session, are intended for use throughout the school year. These notes are a valuable Year 12 resource.
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2009 PRESENTER INFORMATION AND SUBJECT OUTLINES
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO VCE SUCCESS
Dr Matthew Bateman, B.Sc., Grad.Dip.Ed., M.Chiro., international author and motivational speaker
Hear how high achieving VCE students prepare for and blitz SAC's and exams.
- get MOTIVATED and stay motivated throughout the VCE years.....and beyond!
- EXPLODE your goals using the most successful 7 step strategy for goal achievement which is the most successful strategy for achieving your VCE goals.....and all other life goals.
- Learn how you can ACHIEVE higher grades and get more work done in less time. Effective time management may be one of the most important skills you will ever master!
- Cutting edge techniques on how to boost the speed and effectiveness of making notes and summaries so you can easily recall crucial information FAST. This will SAVE you valuable time and marks during SAC's and exams when the pressure is really on!
BIOLOGY
Joseph Mount, B.Sc. Dip Ed., Head of Science, Senior Biology Teacher, VCAA Assessor 2006 - 2008, St Kevin's College.
This program will give students an outline of the Year 12 Biology course. It will introduce students to each of the two areas of study in Unit 3 - Molecules of life & Detecting and responding. The program will also focus on content relevant to the School Assessed Coursework (SACs), provide crucial examination techniques incorporating sample questions relevant to the Unit 3 and 4 examinations. It will also provide ideas and ways in which participants can best organise themselves in a course that demands a diligent and deliberate approach to study.
CHEMISTRY
Chris Dwyer, B.Eng.(Chem,), Dip.Ed., Chemistry educator
This lecture will focus on the content and assessment of Unit 3 of VCE Chemistry- which will be examined in June 2009, with the examination worth 33% of the overall study score. In this unit students investigate the scope of techniques available to the analytical chemist and organic reaction pathways and the chemistry of particular organic molecules including aspirin and DNA.
The key knowledge associated with these areas will be outlined and discussed providing students with a good foundation for the material to be covered in their classes and likely to be assessed the School-assessed Courseworks. A significant range of associated questions will be considered.
ENGLISH
Bob Hillman, B.A., Dip.Ed., M.Ed., Grad.Dip.Student Welfare, Head of Year 12 & Senior English teacher, Trinity Grammar School
BOB'S SUMMARY WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON
FURTHER MATHS
Michael O’Connor, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., Maths Coordinator, Mazenod College
MICHAEL'S SUMMARY WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON
HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Sonia Goodacre, B.App.Sci., B.Ed., Health Education educator
During this interactive session all of the key topics from Units 3 & 4 will be explored, with particular focus on Unit 3. Topics that will be explored include; Measuring health status, Factors causing variation in health status, Health status of population groups, Nutrients – Functions & sources, Biomedical & preventative health care, Ottawa charter, Medicare, National Health Priority areas and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.
Some of the key concepts from Units 1 & 2 will be built upon to enable a confident start to the year. Tips for a successful year and strategies for preparing for assessment tasks and the end of year exam will also be discussed.
legal studies
Michelle Humphreys, B.Com., Dip.Ed., M.Ed.Studies., Senior Legal Studies teacher, Eltham College of Education & author
MICHELLE'S SUMMARY WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON
MATHS METHODS
Kevin McMenamin, B.Sc.Ed., G.C.M.M.E., P.D.M.M.E., Head of Maths,
The Peninsula School
Past students’ results indicate that you need a strong understanding of the material covered in Methods 1&2 if you are to perform well at Methods 3&4. The results also show that preliminary exposure to relevant concepts and methodology are advantageous to your overall understanding of the course material. This summer school will address both of these issues. You will get a 'glimpse' of the topics, concepts and questions that are essential for your success. You will also gain an appreciation of the importance of the material you have already studied in Methods 1&2. Other features of the session will include:
- a quick overview of the Methods 1&2 course relevant to Methods 3&4,
- a look at some of the material you will cover in Methods Unit 3,
- a sample of Examination 1 and Examination 2 type questions that can already be answered with your current Methods 1&2 knowledge
- an extensive set of summary notes, practice examples and their solutions,
- a guide to creating a useful bound reference book.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Ken Holmes, B.Soc.Sc., Dip.Ed., Dip.Prof.Couns., M.Ed., teacher and Senior School Coordinator, Catholic College, Sale
The aim of this program is to enable students to have an effective start to 2009 and maximise their score. In addition, students will learn effective techniques and strategies to enhance understanding and exam performance. The program will include:
- a comprehensive overview of Unit 3 and Unit 4 course content
- an analysis of the content and direction of the new material in the PE course
- techniques to maximise preparation for assessment tasks
- techniques in answering exam questions - including examples of past questions
- effective methods for managing the workload
- strategies for success in studying and preparing for the exam.
Physics
Michael Davies,B.Eng.,Post Grad.Cert.Ed., Grad. Dip.IT & Mgnt., M.Ed., Head of St Kevin's College
This program will not only give you a headstart on the content covered in Year 12, it will give you the opportunity to acquire skills to negotiate the testing times ahead. The program will include:
- a comprehensive overview of Unit 3 and Unit 4 course content
- interactive exercises to aid in your learning
- techniques in answering exam questions - including examples of past questions
- effective methods for managing the workload
- strategies for success in studying and preparing for the exam.
PSYCHOLOGY
Jenny Furey, B.Ed., Grad.Dip. Child & Adolescent Psych., School Psychologist, Mount St Joseph Girls' School
This 3-hour seminar will increase students' confidence in tackling the Units 3 & 4 Psychology course by providing them with:
- a comprehensive overview of the course content in both Units 3 & 4
- advice about the range of assessment tasks used for the School Assessed Coursework (SACs)
- hints for writing an excellent ERA
- a thorough overview of the mid-year and end-of-year exams, including useful preparation strategies and successful tactics to employ during the exams
- a brief overview of the material in Units 1 & 2 that are assumed to be understood in Units 3 & 4
- activities on Research Investigation to review variables and hypotheses
- successful strategies for staying on top of the workload.