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Implementing metacognitive strategies (Teacher Magazine)
Great to have our work at WSSC on metacognition in partnership with Evidence 4 Learning featured in this teacher magazine article.
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STEM outdoor learning space
A number of years ago I worked with my dedicated and passionate colleagues to conceptualise, design and bring to life an outdoor STEM learning space. A few years later it has been great to take a few moments to sit in the shade and enjoy this beautiful learning environment. Thanks to all for their efforts […]
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Tiered Academic Support (TAS) at WSSC
The Tiered Academic Support (TAS) program developed for 2021 at Wodonga Senior Secondary College brings together myriad existing programs into a consistent framework. We have been working to draw on all available data to develop a clear picture of student needs. A key aspect of our Tiered Academic Support (TAS) program is that the tiers […]
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Explicitly linking metacognition and literacy
The evolution of our work on literacy and meta-cognition continues at Wodonga Senior Secondary College. Today I was very proud to share with all staff our Literacy & Metacognition Framework. Behind this model sits a detailed continuum which we will use over coming years to chart and guide our journey of growth. Thanks to all who […]
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New STAV Website
A long time in the making, pleased to be part of creating and launching the new website of the Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV)
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STAV STEM & LabTech Online Conference
Very pleased to launch the inaugural STAV STEM & LabTech Online Conference. A huge achievement by all involved to bring this innovate new event to fruition in challenging times.
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Learning in Lockdown (Teacher Magazine article)
Excited to have my recent contribution published in ACER’s Teacher Magazine. https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/learning-in-lockdown-rural-schools
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Webinar: Fostering Student Wellbeing
Looking forward to being on the panel at the upcoming Evidence 4 Learning webinar on Fostering Student Wellbeing. Update: Available on YouTube below and slides available in PDF format
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Continuous Learning Toolkit
Great to see our continuous learning model featured in the School for Tomorrow Continuous Learning Toolkit Volume II: Leading through Crisis. The quote from me: Wodonga Senior Secondary College recognises and values the complete picture of student needs. We care deeply about all our students and work in partnership with them to ensure they all […]
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PEARLS: Metacognition
Reflecting on two outstanding days of professional learning on metacognition and self-regulation as part of the PEARLs project presented by Evidence 4 Learning and the Science of Learning Research Centre. The guidance report from Evidence 4 Learning is an excellent resource and we look forward to implementing at Wodonga Senior Secondary College. Greatly appreciate of […]
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Jacaranda Physics 1
Revised edition is now published. Even better this time with my name on the front!!
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Scaffolding Literacy with Misty Adoniou
Key takeaways from this whole day professional learning session: Why don’t students meet year 9 literacy benchmarks – they write as they speak By year 9 a student needs a really deep language reservoir – as educators we need to give them the opportunity to fill that reservoir – by giving them more language We […]
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Hexaflexagon Fun
Thanks to Twitter and YouTube, I recently came to watch Vi Hart’s videos on hexaflexagons (her YouTube channel has some fascinating maths in it wrapped up in some very engaging and creative videos!). A great idea for my Year 10 Maths class. Hence the essential question for the next lesson… And some flexagation fun ensued! If you […]