Recently, I spent some in a school with teaching teams comprised of early to mid-career teachers who fit neatly into the *Gen Y demographic. These teachers were passionate and committed, they loved the kids and loved their job. Within the shared learning spaces, the content was well-structured, teachers had clear roles throughout the learning session,ContinueContinue reading “Teaching-teams not Teaching-solo: The secret to retaining Gen Y teachers”
Author Archives: Anne Knock
Change is in the wind, it’s time to unfurl the spinnaker and set the course in a new direction… I have some news.
One of my favourite things is to watch the yachts on Sydney Harbour, small and large, dashing and gliding. While I prefer to have my feet firmly planted on terra firma I am captivated by these vessels. I remember one Boxing Day at Nielsen Park on the harbour foreshore, braving the crowds at the startContinueContinue reading “Change is in the wind, it’s time to unfurl the spinnaker and set the course in a new direction… I have some news.”
Creating an innovative learning environment anywhere: Start with what you have.
Well, It’s been a while since I put finger to keyboard for a post. I am currently knee-deep in data collection, interviewing, writing and lots of thinking for my PhD. I’m looking at how to support and equip teachers to transition their thinking and practice in innovative learning environments. Recently, I came across an articleContinueContinue reading “Creating an innovative learning environment anywhere: Start with what you have.”
Growing a team culture for collaboration
I always ask myself the question… Are you sure you need to spend so much time on this section? The Design/Engage workshop is based on the idea: Design <insert> to engage <insert>. For example: Design professional learning to Engage teachers Design strategy to Engage your team Design a presentation to Engage your audience And ofContinueContinue reading “Growing a team culture for collaboration”
“We want to increase student engagement.” The intersection of three elements
I think we’ve all heard this said, “We want to increase student engagement.” What do we mean by ‘engagement’? Amidst marriage proposals, military operations and turning up for dinner, the relevant definition in Merriam Webster relates to “emotional involvement or commitment”. This article “School engagement: Potential of the Concept, State of the Evidence” by Fredericks,ContinueContinue reading ““We want to increase student engagement.” The intersection of three elements”
Education manifesto: 3 part strategy for this time of exponential change
I don’t want to look back on the first two decades of the 21st century and have people say, “remember the open classroom fad of the 70s? We repeated it again and it fell on its face, again”. Things have changed a bit in the 20-teens from the 70s, and it’s different from the 80sContinueContinue reading “Education manifesto: 3 part strategy for this time of exponential change”
Recalibrating the thinking-doing balance – Part 2: Growing a collaborative culture
I really appreciate it when people take the time to respond to my posts. Here are some responses over the last few days young teachers leaving the profession and the pressures they face. Adriano: The composition of today’s classroom is dramatically different from 5, 10 years ago…. the necessary shift to soft-skills implementation,ContinueContinue reading “Recalibrating the thinking-doing balance – Part 2: Growing a collaborative culture”
Recalibrating the Thinking-Doing Balance for Educators
Why up to half of all Australian teachers are quitting within five years I read this article with concern. It asserts that the work load for young teachers leaves no time for ‘a life’ and there needs to be a greater allocation for planning and collaboration with colleagues within the school day. Now, my ownContinueContinue reading “Recalibrating the Thinking-Doing Balance for Educators”
Next generation teachers: How can we inspire current students?
This week the Australian Story featured a maths teacher from a Sydney suburban high school. One maths teacher, Eddie Woo, with a story on the national stage. “He sucked me into maths” A student recalled being in Eddie’s class. She felt inadequate at maths, but Eddie didn’t let that get in the way. His personal mission is to get all kidsContinueContinue reading “Next generation teachers: How can we inspire current students?”
Simplicity & Nostalgia: A fractured fairytale of school.
Once, in a land that seems so far away, life was much simpler. Things were predictable. If you were successful in life, you went to school, learnt the stuff they told you to learn, passed your exams, studied your chosen vocation (chosen by whom was probably debatable), started a job, stayed in that job (andContinueContinue reading “Simplicity & Nostalgia: A fractured fairytale of school.”
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