In Australia we are in an interesting political environment. When the government was finally decided and the portfolios handed out many of us in education were bemused by the decision to appoint the “Minister for Schools, Early Childhood and Youth” – prior to the swearing in of the minister this was hastily changed to include “education” -ContinueContinue reading ““Minister for Learning”… now how would that change the focus of education in our nation?”
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Lesson in Vision #1… the relentless pursuit
The school is a very unique context. Just about all of us have an experience of school, good and bad, and many of us are happy to replicate it, supported by the dubious argument ‘it didn’t do me any harm’… did it? Could it have been any better for you? Don’t our young people deserveContinueContinue reading “Lesson in Vision #1… the relentless pursuit”
How intelligent are you? I know how to tell…
‘Intelligent’ – an adjective. What picture or skill-sets come to mind when you hear the word? It describes a person who has a good mental capacity, one who is quick to understand and is characterised by sound thought and good judgement – all of us have this capacity (It is different from ‘intellectual’ – whichContinueContinue reading “How intelligent are you? I know how to tell…”
Are we doing the best for our students?
What are the critical skills for employability? For these workers the general preparation for work was basic knowledge: Technical skills Scientific skill Reading Writing Arithmetic What are the crucial skills needed in this workplace? Applied skills… Global literacy | Digital Literacy Culturally sensitive | Languages Creativity | Innovation Flexibility | Agility | Nimbleness People skillsContinueContinue reading “Are we doing the best for our students?”
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