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NSW ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURE TEACHERS
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Site update
5 Sep 2010
ITEMS OF CURRENT INTEREST
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NSWAAT 2010 Biennial Conference Flyer to be held at Farrer MAHS, Tamworth from 5th - 7th October 2010. "Evolution or Revolution: Education for sustainable Agriculture" Conference Registration Form. *UPDATED* The NSW Farmers' Association believes that sustainable food and fibre production should become a fourth (ACAR) cross-curriculum perspective. "Educating our children about food & fibre production" brochure. *NEW* (For Agriculture teacher discussion, go to nswaat.ning.com and click on the FORUM link) DIRT! The Movie and crucial environmental issues
Have a look at these 2 articles from todays Weekly Times. I think we are finally getting somewhere with the Australian Curriculum:- "AGRICULTURE is to be taught in all Australian schools." - Peter Hunt, September 1, 2010 (weeklytimesnow) *NEW* "AGRICULTURE and other primary industries are finally gaining the recognition they deserve in the development of Australia's first national curriculum." - Editorial, September 1, 2010 (weeklytimesnow) *NEW* "I am advised that there is no current ban on the use of quad bikes and 2 wheel agriculture bikes in schools" - Minister for Education and Training *NEW* An additional permanent Agriculture teacher position at Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School, Tamworth *NEW* APTA Powerful Professional Learning Conference 2010 Primary Industries in the Australian Curriculum. DIG YOUR DINNER NSW Schools Competition which is part of the Organic Expo & Green Show. Entries closed on the 1st August 2010. Place of Agriculture in the Australian Curriculum discussion Membership Muster 2010 -The latest newsletter from the NSWAAT including a membership form, Biennial Conference advanced notice and Premier's Agriculture scholarship information. HSC Marking - Applications for 2010 have now closed but current markers may check details at Board of Studies Markers Online Understanding School Agriculture Needs - Invitation to Participate in survey Tocal College - Primary Industries teaching resources - publications catalogue
Editions of BAAT (the Bulletin of the Association of Agriculture Teachers) from previous years are available here. *NEW* NSWDET Curriculum Support for Agriculture - Course plans and units of work | Assessment and reporting | Teaching ideas | HSC Study Guide. *NEW* Join the NSWAAT Agriculture Teachers social network at nswaat.ning.com by emailing a member of the executive and requesting an invitation to join. You can then have forum discussions, share resources, ideas, events and news securely online, anytime. Already a member? then log-in here nswaat.ning.com LandLearn NSW the statewide schools education program about primary industries AgriSeek-WorldWide News Service on LINKS webpage Interactive Business Directory on LINKS webpage HSC Online - Agriculture Production Best Practice in Beef Cattle Husbandry (MLA) *Updated* The Australian Collaboration Free Education Resources on the web. Fact sheets dealing with the societal and environmental issues of significance to Australia *Updated* Merino Breeding for Profit An Australian Wool Innovations project *Updated* |
This members only section contains a number of further pages including curriculum links, syllabus support material for Agriculture (Senior and Junior) as well as Primary Industries VET courses, schools teaching Agriculture and Primary Industries, search this site form, as well as association matters. Enter here: FINANCIAL TEACHER LINKS To become a financial member of the NSWAAT and enjoy member benefits, go to the membership webpage, download and complete the membership form and send it to the NSWAAT Treasurer for processing.
NSWAAT is a member of the National Association of Agriculture Educators The NSW Association of Agriculture Teachers is actively involved in representing teachers and providing assistance through representation on Board of Studies Committees related to Agriculture. Also by making direct approaches to Government, the Minister, CEC and the Department. There is involvement in the Professional Teaching Council and Professional Standards committees. The Bulletin of the Association (BAAT Journal) keeps members up to date. Membership will increasingly provide you with the help you need to enhance your professional experiences. Membership includes:
The more members we have the better we are able to cater to members needs, and the more feedback we are able to receive in regard to teachers concerns and issues. For more information visit the Membership page.
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