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What's happened so far?
Professional Learning for teachers is underway with Unit One of Module One examining:
- the purpose of the project;
- clarification of the role of participants; and
- the development of a shared
understanding of the aims of the project.
Comments from participants included:
- "I have had a few long-held beliefs/myths, busted. A mind shift is definitely on".
- "The highlight of the PD was the
networking with other schools and activity based sessions which promoted
discussion".
Module One Unit Two focused on:
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- action learning and action research;
- relevant research and its implications for classroom practice;
- specific issues and appropriate steps for action; and
- evaluation procedur es, presented by Karen Trimmer.
Comments from participants
included:
"Improving Educational Outcomes'
jigsaw activity consolidated the learning process required by students and also
in how we should be dealing with staff"."ACTION LEARNING - enjoyed learning about this. Making links/realising how I can do more of this".
"Developing productive pedagogy: schools should give much greater emphasis to leadership in pedagogy - not simply leadership in management".
What's coming?
Module 2 is planned for 4 August with the focus being the "Sharing of practice" with participants:
- sharing their action learning with each other;
- engaging in a facilitated question and answer forum on Single Gender Education with Simon Reid, Principal, Cloverdale PS ; and
- examining a variety of research articles to suit their needs on issues related to single gender education.
Su is a substantive Principal who is currently working as a Principal Consultant with the Professional Learning Institute. Su is keen to facilitate online learning communities for DET personnel. Interested participants are encouraged to follow the link through the SHARE section of this website.
Contact: Susan.Goddard@det.wa.edu.au