2026 Teachers New to SACE Stage 2 Physics Workshop
Presenter: Michael Smith, Tatachilla Lutheran College
Intended Audience: For teachers new to Stage 2 Physics and current teachers seeking guidance that have not taught the Physics course recently.
"Michael is a great presenter. He is clear about the demand of the SACE rubric." - 2025 attendee
Details
Date: Friday 6 February 2026
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Education Development Centre
Bookings close: 04/02/2026
Event Pricing
| Type |
Regular price |
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Personal Member (1 day)
|
$160.00 |
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Joint Member (1 day)
|
$160.00 |
|
Corporate Member - SA School (1 day)
|
$205.00 |
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Non-Member (1 day)
|
$250.00 |
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SASTA Student Member (1 day)
|
$55.00 |
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1st Year of Teaching (1 day)
|
$160.00 |
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2nd Year of Teaching (1 day)
|
$160.00 |
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Retired Member (1 day)
|
$160.00 |
Description
Program Outline:
This professional development session will cover:
- Course requirements and planning
- SACE submission requirements
- Using the performance standards appropriately
- Advice and practice on writing quality assessments
In addition, participants are invited to collaborate, share resources, and develop networks that will assist in early-career teaching.
Key Topics:
- Overview of the course
- Using the subject outline in teaching
- Planning and assessment
- Assessment types
- Developing a LAP
- Good investigations
- Developing SATs
- Formative / Demonstration activities
- Other resources
- Planning the year
- Sample tasks and discussion
- Have some prepared to discuss
- Assessing and using the performance standards
- Science Inquiry Skills / SHE assessments
- Examination preparation
- Moderation
- What is required
- Planning and organisation
"This was a very effective, collaborative and respectful session. Sharing resources and potential improvements is invaluable." - 2025 attendee
