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MYSA Conference 2011 - Call For Abstracts

The Middle Years of Schooling Association (MYSA) invites all those committed to the education, growth and development of young adolescents to the 7th International Conference, to be held from 26 - 28 May 2011 at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre.

The Australian Curriculum, alongside parallel developments in New Zealand, has made curriculum reform a major priority in schools across both jurisdictions. The intent of these curricula is centred on preparing students for life in the 21st century. In order to meet this objective, these curricula will require pedagogical practices that identify and build upon the needs and potential of each student. Furthermore, this teaching must also recognise that many of the key priorities for learning in the 21st century are fundamentally different to those of the previous century.

MYSA is planning a conference program that will make clear and explicit connections between what 21st century students must learn and the most effective practices for challenging and engaging students in their middle years.

Reflecting the Melbourne Declaration, we invite you to share challenging, engaging and rewarding practices for 21st century learners as we set our sights on…

Changing curriculum, challenging times.

The CALL FOR ABSTRACTS BROCHURE invites you to submit a paper online. For a copy of the brochure CLICK HERE. 

To SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT for presentation at the conference CLICK HERE.

The closing date for abstract submission is Friday 15 October 2010. The registration brochure will be distributed in September 2010.

We look forward to your support and participation.

Junn Kato                                                            Susan Hearfield

MYSA Management Committee                           MYSA Executive Officer

Conference Committee Chairperson               Conference Convenor

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Judith Baenen - Semester 2 Travelling Scholar, 2010

MYSA Travelling Scholar, Semester 2, 2010

Judith Baenen (USA)

Judith is an expert on the needs and behaviours of young adolescents – what they do, why they do it and how to respond.

Judith will be providing workshops in various locations in New Zealand and Australia in late July-August.

Parent evenings will also be offered.

The seminar flyer provides further details and can be downloaded by clicking here.

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Job Opportunities in the United Arab Emirates.

For those seeking something different alongside an international experience to add to their career, please follow the link below to career opportunities for teachers and principals in the United Arab Emirates.

http://www.adec.ac.ae/en/careers 

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2010 Semester 2 Travelling Scholar - Judith Baenen

Check out our Events section for information concerning our Travelling Scholar for Semester 2 - Judith Baenen.

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New Management Committee

Following our Annual General Meeting conducted on Saturday 22nd May, the Middle Years of Schooling Association is pleased to announce its Management Committee for 2010-2011. Many thanks to all members who nominated for positions.

President: Graeme Evans (St Philip’s Christian College, NSW)

Vice President: Emily Sangster (Queensland Studies Authority)

Secretary: Nanette Murphy (Rockhampton Grammar School, QLD)

Treasurer: Anne George (Assisi Catholic College, QLD)

Journal Editor: Judy Barbe (Toowoomba Catholic Education Office, QLD)

Newsletter Editor: Christopher French (Whitsunday Anglican School, QLD)

Online Manager: Junn Kato (Cavendish Road State High School, QLD)

Ordinary member: Mary Campanella (Indooroopilly State High School, QLD)

Ordinary member: Margaret Mulcahy (Santa Sabina College, NSW)

Ordinary member: Debra Evans (Mt Alvernia College, QLD)

Ordinary member: Scott Anderson (Burgmann Anglican College, ACT)

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MYSA on LinkedIn

As a middle years person, there is a good chance you are up for something different. Currently, we're trying to make it easier for people to network with other MYSA people while also meeting other important professional goals. So to this end we have created a number of groups using LinkedIn. We're working this out as we go along, so we hope that you bear with us as we work with you to make this all as easy and as effective as possible.

Once you have created an account on LinkedIn, there will be a number of options available to you using GROUPS. Click on the GROUPS button once you have created your LinkedIn account and profile and you can request to join...

MYSA Network - access approved for all members including staff at member institutions (please have your institution listed in your profile).

MYSA Leaders - access approved for all Leader members of MYSA.

MYSA Management - access approved for all members of the MYSA Management Committee.

Once we have these services up and working we will see whether we can work out ways of creating MYSA XXXX Region groups that will allow people to connect in their local area.

To get started, click HERE.

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Management Committee Nominations Announced

Click on Events tab for a list of nominee's for Management Committee positions. These positions will be voted on at the Annual General Meeting.

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