Peter Sheahan’s presentation at the CC conference is well worth having a look at, particularly the second half. (I understand they will be available on their website in 2-3 weeks)
Peter speaks about Gen Y and the fact they are now in the workplace and how leaders need to understand their values and expectations, just like […]
Unfortunatley, I missed much of Stephen’s presentation due to an important phone call.
Stephen spoke about how he feels we are on a escalator. The only problem is when you come to someone who is not walking, they feel they are moving forward because the world is passing them by!! This is like schools and teaching. […]
This session looked at the issues related to disadvanatged groups. Click here to see the presentatons from Curriculum Corporation.
Early Intervention - Frank Oberklaid, RCH
Brain plasticity occurs in the first years of a person’s life. Consequently, much of the shaping of the ‘person’ occurs before kids enter schools. Hence, investment in early intervention well before school […]
Today and tomorrow I am attending the CC conference in Melbourne. Key points made today include : Interesting video on new teachers and their initial view about good teachers having ‘good control’ and ‘lining up kids outside of the classroom’. They also talked about engaging with the kids, but it was very surpising to hear […]
Good to have George back in Australia…Here’s my interpretation of his talk.
Critical change in education is the shift to networks and connections. If we know how and why connections occur then we have a better chance of delivering learning regardless of where learning occurs. Learning is the process of engaging within networks. Technology amplifies the […]
