English+Teachers'+Association

I have added this page to the site because I think it is important that we stay in touch with teachers both inside and outside the Parramatta diocese. Being a part of the English Teachers’ Association (ETA) allows us to work cooperatively with a variety of English teachers from different areas.

 “…//The ETA's purpose is to support its members through the provision of professional development of teachers and advocacy in the interests of ensuring the quality and appropriateness of the experience of English for students.”//

Every month the ETA sends out a magazine (entitled m ETA phor) and journal full of useful resources, tips and ideas. I will post up updated resources here as they come in. Feel free to add any feedback or further resources associated with the ones posted.

The website is: __[]__ There is a discussion board located on the website, where English teachers from all over the state can ask for help, share resources and provide feedback on the development of the National Curriculum. All you need to do is sign up. Justine 

__LATEST ETA NEWSLETTER__ Hi everyone! I have recieved the latest edition of the ETA newlsetter for April 2009. This month they have focused onhow we can prove assessment. The letter is self-explanatory and provides us with examples of how we can approach assessment tasks.

PLEASE READ:

  Newsletter ** April 2009 ** Hi Justine,

The area of the school curriculum that is most highly charged for students is assessment. This is where they feel most vulnerable as they put themselves and their sense of self worth to the test. The next two terms bristle with assessment tasks – and the consequent marking. ETA is providing support in assessment through our [|AGQTP project] which examines different approaches to assessment and how to make it interesting and informative for you and your students.

This Newsletter looks at §  [|Assessment] § [|Teaching literature Yrs 5-8] § [|ETA events in 2009] § [|Making Modern Australia] § [|Novel Ideas from Penguin] § [|Australian Literature Survey]

ETA events and projects are registered with the NSW Institute of Teachers

Thanks guys! As more resources are emailed to me, I will add them to the wiki. Justine St Agnes' ETA delegate