VCE Psychology Program 2008

Click here to download a 2008 VCE Psychology Education brochure

The Education Program consists of three components:

1. Professional Teacher Development
2. Comprehensive Teacher Resources
3. Supported visits for students

1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS OF PSYCHOLOGY

Due to the unique and sensitive nature of the works in the Collection, it is essential for teachers to attend the Teacher Workshop and this is a pre-requisite for teachers bringing students to the Collection.

Workshop Program 2008
This is a comprehensive full day workshop conducted by clinicians, mental health advocates and education staff.
A full program is available here or email admin@daxcollection.org.au

Register early, as there are only 20 places available for each workshop.

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2. TEACHER RESOURCES

This Resource Package is provided as part of the teacher workshop program:

• Understanding Troubled Minds by Bloch & Singh
• Selected Works from the Cunningham Dax Collection
• Recovering Art: A History of the Cunningham Dax Collection by Belinda Robson
• Collected Thoughts (DVD) – a VCE Psychology resource

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3. SUPPORTED SCHOOL VISITS

• Teachers should book their visits well in advance and must indicate which teacher will be accompanying each group.
• Student groups must be accompanied by at least one teacher who has completed the training workshop.
• Number of students: groups should ideally consist of no more than 25 students to ensure an engaging experience for students in the gallery.
• Students will be introduced to the Collection by an Education Officer who will be available to answer questions at the end of the session.
• Support for teachers and students will be available throughout your visit.

Workshop Program for Teachers revisiting the Collection
Teachers who have already completed one of our workshops are invited to attend a special viewing of the new on-site exhibition. This is an opportunity to become familiar with the works of the new exhibition before bringing students to visit.

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CURRICULUM LINKS

VCE PSYCHOLOGY
Curriculum links to the VCE Psychology Study Design:
Unit 2 Area of Study 2 Individual differences and Area of Study 3 Social attitudes.
Unit 3 Area of Study 2 Perceptual systems.
Curriculum links to IB Psychology Options:
Subject Areas:
• Cultural Psychology
• The Psychology of dysfunctional behaviour
• Health Psychology
• Lifespan Psychology
• Psychodynamic Psychology
• Social Psychology

VISUAL ARTS
Curriculum Links to VCE Art:
VCE Art: Units 1- 4 including Art and Society, Exploring ideas and issues, Art and the Individual, Interpreting Art and Discussing and Debating Art.
Studio Arts: Units 1 and 4: including Developing Art ideas, Materials and techniques, Interpretation of Art ideas and Art Industry context.

HEALTH STUDIES
Curriculum links to Health and Human Development Study Design
Unit 1 Area of Study 2, Transition to Adulthood and Area of Study 3, Challenges for Youth
Unit 2 Area of Study 2, Adult and Development

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Tertiary Education Program
The Collection provides workforce training for students from a range of disciplines including -
Medical students
Nursing
Occupational therapy
Psychology
Social work

Consultancy and Support
• Consultancy and support for professionals, mental health services and community organisations on the management and exhibition of works by people who have experienced mental illness or trauma
• Regional and rural touring exhibition programs that engage local organisations and mental health services to increase awareness of mental health issues

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