Day 2 Group Sessions 4 – 6
Wednesday 13th September 9 am – 4 pm
Suitable for: Education and Care Sector, Educational Leaders.
This series of forums focuses attention on the development of Educational Leaders in their endeavour to motivate, lead and inspire educators in pedagogical practice. If you are new to the role of Educational Leader or trying to create a better understanding of what your role entails this series is for you.
Many Educational Leaders struggle to achieve these outcomes due to myths within the sector as to exactly what responsibilities the role has and miss the importance of a collegial approach. By its own definition the role is about Leading Education but the question remains how?
Join us in these 8 workshops for a comprehensive suite of knowledge development or just attend one which catches your attention the choice is yours.
Developed by Educational Leaders for Educational Leaders you will find a hands on approach to Educational Leader practice. Not only will you walk away with a clearer understanding on what the role involves and how to do it, but also included is a comprehensive workbook resource supplied at each session.
Session 4: Leadership in Practice
- Building trust and confidence with educators
- Traits of an effective leader, Leadership vs Management
- Documenting professional conversations
- Mentoring, on the floor coaching and researching learning materials
Session 5: Understanding the Curriculum in Practice
- What makes a curriculum?
- Developing the planning cycle for an effective educational curriculum.
- Checks and balances to ensure meaningful curriculum.
- Effective alternatives to the learning story.
- Tell me about the learning in your room displays, routines and transitions?
Session 6: Evidence of Learning
- Assisting staff to embed good habits for professional practice.
- Identifying the role of the frameworks with learning evidence.
- Encouraging staff to include intentional teaching, agency of the child, risky play, and spontaneous activities into their everyday practice.
- Including families, cultural perspectives and community into your curriculum.
- Critical reflection.
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| Domains of Teaching | Standards | Link to NQF |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 1. Know students and how they learn 2. Know the content and how to teach it |
NQA 1, 3, 5, 6 |
| Professional Practice | 3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning 4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments 5. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning |
NQA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 |
| Professional Engagement | 6. Engage in professional learning 7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/ carers, and the community |
NQA 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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