Tertiary Catalogue

Spontaneous discussions are great for examining historical decisions or ethical debates, not so much for controversial issues, which can often involve people's identities, backgrounds or politics. Discussing contentious subjects requires careful student preparation and the use of effective teaching strategies, which can help you maintain control in the classroom. Show Less

Tackling controversial issues in the classroom can be difficult, but it's important to do. No matter where your students go in life, they will encounter controversy and difference. And, they need the skills to navigate it. That preparation begins in the classroom. Show Less

Teaching practice should be evidence-based and research tells us a great deal about effective instructional video. In this video, English, History and EAL teacher Steven Kolber covers key ideas and principles, including cognitive load, gesture, duration, instructor presence, highlighting onscreen content, redundancy and facial expression, and offers his own tips for student engagement. A valuable resource for educators interested in starting to make their own instructional videos. Show Less

Instructional video falls into different categories, each with different applications. In this video, English, History and EAL teacher Steven Kolber discusses six options: direct instruction/lecture, shared viewing, partial flip, in-class station rotation, blended/flexible and full flip, explaining how each type can be applied in different classroom contexts. A valuable resource for educators interested in starting to make their own instructional videos. Show Less

Instructional video can take different forms, each with its own pros and cons. In this video, English, History and EAL teacher Steven Kolber introduces four types: screen capture, boards, classroom observation (video on demand) and green screen, giving examples of the equipment and programs required and their benefits and drawbacks. A valuable resource for educators interested in starting to make their own instructional videos. Show Less

Instructional video can free up more class time to deliver pedagogy and enhance your teaching. In this video, English, History and EAL teacher Steven Kolber suggests activities and techniques that you can apply in the classroom, highlighting the importance of formative assessment, applying the learning and creating a student-centric class. A valuable resource for educators interested in starting to make their own instructional videos. Show Less

There are four key steps to creating instructional video for your students: pre-production, production, editing and publication. In this video, English, History and EAL teacher Steven Kolber highlights things to consider at each step, including filming location, handling mistakes, using a script, editing software and where to publish your videos. A valuable resource for educators interested in starting to make their own instructional videos. Show Less

Instructional video can give you more freedom in the classroom to do interesting and engaging things with students. In this video, English, History and EAL teacher Steven Kolber explains why instructional video can be a powerful educational tool, sharing his own motivations, offering tips on choosing the right equipment for high-quality videos. A valuable resource for educators interested in starting to make their own instructional videos. Show Less

Catherine and Glenn further explore the ideas and themes raised in the ‘Pornography and Addiction’ video. These include recognising and seeking help for pornography addiction and talking to trusted helpers. They also raise other issues to discuss with students such as how to know when addictive behaviour is problematic and when it is appropriate to view and share pornography. Show Less

Catherine and Glenn further explore the ideas and themes raised in the ‘Sharing Intimate Images’ video. These include the impact of non-consensual sharing of intimate images, privacy, sex shaming, revenge porn and victim blaming. They also raise other issues to discuss with students such as trust, and legal issues around the sharing of intimate images. Show Less

Catherine and Glenn further explore the ideas and themes raised in the ‘Misogyny in Pornography’ video. These include how pornography is made for the ‘male gaze’, misogyny and stereotypes in pornography, and the importance of having open conversations with partners about sexual interests and needs. They also raise other issues to discuss with students such as asking and receiving questions about pornography, sex shaming and ethical pornography. Show Less

Catherine and Glenn further explore the ideas and themes raised in the video ‘Pornography v. Reality’. These include consent, if sex acts depicted in pornographic films are real and how people learn about sex. They also raise other issues to discuss with students such as sex and power, and the Internet and pornography. Show Less

This video is broken into ten chapters that explore ideas such as creating and maintaining ‘safe places’ to discuss pornography with students. It is an ideal professional development resource for teachers planning to deliver Years 10-12 Respectful Relationships lessons related to pornography, consent, pornography addiction and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. Show Less