PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname:           Coghlan

Given Names:   Michael Anthony

Email:                michaelc@chariot.net.au

Languages:      English, Dutch

QUALIFICATIONS

BA, Dip.Ed, RSA Certificate (TEFL), Accredited Teaching and Learning Assessor, Workplace Trainer (Category 2)/Assessor, Advanced ASLPR Assessor, WebCT Certified Trainer

2002

• eModeration Online Course (Education Network Australia - EdNA)

2001

• Train the Trainer (WebCT) Certification Program

1998

• Staff Fellowship recipient (Douglas Mawson Institute of TAFE)
• Research on ESL and the Internet (Israel, USA)
• Presented a paper on ESL and the Internet at the English Teachers of Israel International Conference (Jerusalem) (see http://www.chariot.net.au/~michaelc/confrefs.htm for conference report)

• Advanced ASLPR Training (ELLS, Light Sq)

• Workplace Trainer (Category 2) Workplace Assessor (Certificate 4 level) - Western Adelaide TAFE

• Teaching and Learning Facilitation (University of South Australia)

• Masters of Education (Incomplete)  (Flinders University, University of Adelaide)

    Language and Education
    Current Developments in Aboriginal Education
    Approaches to Educational Research
    Multicultural Societies and Educational Policy
    Adult Psychology and Education
    Bilingualism and Education

1987

• RSA Certificate in TEFL (International House, Lisbon, Portugal)

• Dutch Language Courses

1977

• Diploma of Education (University of Adelaide)

• Ulpan Course in Hebrew (Kibbutz Gevim, Israel)

• Bachelor of Arts (University of Adelaide)

CROYDON/ WESTERN ADELAIDE/ DOUGLAS MAWSON INSTITUTES  OF TAFE, TAFE SA

• 2001 - Coordinator of Australian WebCT VET Forum
• 2000-2002
  • eLearning Coordinator (Douglas Mawson Institute)
  • Professional Development Officer Online Learning (TAFE SA)
     
• 1999 conducting Professional Development (LearnScope)

  1) ESL and the Internet (http://www.chariot.net.au/~michaelc/PDCourse/pdtitlepage.htm)

2) Using Communication Tools in the Online Environment (Panorama Engineering)

• 1998 - 1999    Mind Media (Research into online delivery for Learnscope national projects)
• 1997 - 1999   Curriculum Writing - On Line Modules for Intermediate and Advanced Proficiency Certificates (ESL)
• 1996 - 1997   Curriculum Adviser - Intermediate Proficiency Certificate (ESL)

        · organisation and presentation of MOCS/professional development activities
        · convening Program Improvement Network meetings
        · writing a Course Proposal
        · membership of Course Advisory Panel
        · coordinating rewriting of certificate
        · compiling list of resources and possible electives for new certificate
        · adapting and co-writing modules for on line delivery
 

• 1994 - 1999   ESL Coordinator/Lecturer

· coordination of ESL day and night program for up to 130 students
· teaching ESL and Computing (ASLPR 1- to 2+)
· timetabling
· curriculum planning
· induction and professional development for PTI staff
· liaison with CES/DEET in administering Special Intervention Program (SIP)
· resourcing LRC for student use, and teacher resource area
· pre- and post  course assessment and counselling

• 1994 - 1999   Teaching and Learning Coordinator (Western Adelaide TAFE)

        · presenting workshops
        · assessing teaching sessions in the workplace
        · providing feedback to participants

• 1994    Human Resource Development

* responsible for implementation of institute Competency Based Vocational Education Training (CBVET) program.
* Australian Vocational Certificate Training System (AVCTS) focus person for Croydon Institute
 
• 1993 - 1995   Member of ESL/Preparatory Sub-Program Group (TAFE)

• 1993 - 1994   Introductory Vocational Education Certificate (IVEC) - Community Services (NESB)

• 1989 - 1993   Employment Program for Migrants (EPM)

     * ESL teaching
     * initial counselling/selection of clients, and referral to other agencies/vocational courses
     * liaison with other TAFE institutes for administration of vocational program
     * organisation of orientation program
     * organisation and supervision of work experience program
     * placement of clients in employment
     * writing of references and post-course counselling re career paths
     * interviewing, selection, and supervision of ESL support teachers in vocational program
     * liaison with CES and DSS in regard to training allowances and employment
     * liaison with other referral agencies and other educational providers to publicise and recruit  for the program
     * coordinator between EPM staff and line management in regard to budget, staffing, maintenance of vocational program, and work experience placements
 

• 1997 - 2000    English for the Internet (EFI)

  1) Online ESL teacher (see http://www.chariot.net.au/~michaelc/EFIteach.htm for details)

2) Writing for Webheads - an experiment in language learning via an online learning community

• 1988 - 1990    Adult Migrant Education Service (AMES) SA

• 1988     Woodville High School

         Croydon Institute of TAFE
         ESL support lecturer (Welding)
 

• 1986 - 1987    Interview International (Market Research) Amsterdam, Holland

     * telephone interviews on computer acquisition in British industries
     * promoted to assistant supervisor of approximately 30 interviewers; quality control of interviews

• 1983 - 1985    Marymount College
• 1978 - 1980    Seacombe Gardens SA

     * teaching Religion, English, History, Social Studies, Geography, and Music (Years 7-10)
     * History coordinator

• INTERNET REFERENCES

OTHER SKILLS   Computing, Songwriting, Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, On Line Teaching, Web Design,

INTERESTS    Language, Home Video, Sport, People, Music, Writing, Gardening

• Ms Valerie Jakar  (1998) - convenor ETAI conference '98, Jerusalem, Israel
• Mr David Winet  (1998) - founder, English for the Internet (EFI)
• Prof. George Smolicz  (1993) - University of Adelaide
• Ms Denise Janek  (1993) - English Language and Literacy Services, SA TAFE
• Mr Brian Jackson   (1993) - Douglas Mawson TAFE
• Mr John Chandler  (1990) - Croydon TAFE
• Mr John Andel   (1990) - UK
• Mr Graham Rind  (1987) - Interview International (Holland)
• Mr John Langridge  (1987) - Interview International (Holland)
• Sr Patricia Dillon   (1985) - Marymount College
• Mrs Ruth Dunne  (1985) - Marymount College