Grief is one of the hardest human emotions to bear. Children find it hard to handle the complexity of feelings involved. Inside Your Feelings is a powerful educational program, produced in response to the needs of children and those who teach and counsel them.
Producers: VEA Group Pty Ltd
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Inspiration for Design
This case study program looks at the work of Nicola Cerini and Vicki Mason. Nicola works with textiles and Vicki in jewelry. They both use botanical themes and motifs in their work. Students will gain an understanding of design elements as the aesthetics of their products are discussed. The quality and function of each product is also explored in detail. The designers discuss their choice of materials, the construction processes, the level of finish achieved and how each product has been designed to suit the body. Finally the products are assessed by industry buyers: do the products fulfill their purpose?
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Integrating ICT in the Curriculum
The use of Information Communication Technology in schools is a major challenge. The task of successfully integrating ICT into the curriculum raises a number of questions. What is the role of this new tool? Does it actually enhance the educational process? How can ICT be successfully integrated into what schools are currently doing? Is ICT the change-agent that will take schools into a whole new way of learning? How do students feel about ICT? Is it just a gimmick? Does it actually engage all students, or does it turn some of them off? Through interviews and case studies, this program will assist teachers in coming to some conclusions about the use of ICT and other issues arising from this major change in the way that learning is supported in the modern classroom.
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The Group Interview
The group interview is becoming an increasingly common form of first interview for a range of positions. In this program we see how Australian retail giant Coles Myer and leading accounting firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers conduct their group interviews and hear from their recruitment experts, providing students with valuable insight into how a group interview is run and pointers on how to perform well in such an interview.
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The History of Computers
The program traces the development of the electronic computer, from the first valve-based devices of the mid 20th century, to the invention of silicon-based technology leading to the manufacture of the first PCs. The constant phenomenal growth in computing power and speed, with reduction in costs, are central themes. The program finishes by examining what the future might hold in relation to computing technologies.
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Hit the Ground Running: Making the leap from Grade to High School
Getting off to a good start in high school is all about having a bit of extra knowledge about what you’re moving into. This can be an exciting and unsettling period for many students and has been identified as a major influential phase during the middle years of schooling. Hit the Ground Running is based on a successful transition program developed by former Student Welfare Coordinator, Marian Orr and practiced through grade and high schools in Australia. The program builds on established practices for developing resiliency in young people.
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Hospitality: A Question of Attitude
By profiling a range of professionals, this program gives a real ‘feel’ for the industry, exploring: The difference between service and servility; The need for positive workplace attitude; Effective staff and client communication; Building self-confidence and industry awareness.
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Introduction To The Front Office and Reception
This program considers the roles and responsibilities of the duty manager, concierge and porter at a five star hotel and contrasts these with duties of the manager of a youth hostel and the general manager of a three and a half star motor inn.
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Introduction To Food And Beverage Service
This program considers the roles and responsibilities entailed in performing a variety of positions within the hospitality industry. Through ‘on the spot interviews’ with employees, viewers are introduced to basic skills needed to work in a busy bar of a public hotel, a silver service restaurant and a five star hotel.
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Food Production
In this program we see how chefs prepare the meals at Melbourne’s Sofitel Hotel and how they have to cater for all tastes. It investigates the many considerations taken into account in the efficient running of large kitchen, as well as the production of food for a major Australian airline, where the design of the meals is customized.