Who dares to get off the improvement treadmill...
Recently, I once again met with the 50 or so first mover schools involved with the University of Melbourne's New Metrics Project. It has...
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Rethinking education in a changing educational landscape
Educational change is here to stay so we need to ask ourselves whether we are changemakers, or change savers. To stay relevant we need to constantly rethink our approaches to education. How can we support students to be the best versions of themselves so that they can contribute meaningfully to an ever-changing world?
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If education doesn't stop the nation, what will?
For the past few years, Melbourne, in the first week of November, has always been a fabulous draw card. But not for the reasons you might...
The misalignment between what and how we teach, and the learning goals to which we aspire.
As a parent and an educator, when undertaking my due diligence on a suitable school for myself and/or my children, I have always found...
The cost of collaboration
In a recent blog post, I touched on “…professional transformation. That moment when a teacher realises the benefits of a shift in...
Spending time to make time is probably the most lucrative investment in education.
Teachers are leaving the profession in droves. And whilst there has been great discussion about the possible, perceived and very real...
Fixing the Teacher, (not teaching) crisis in Australia
Cheering from the sidelines during an important and urgent discussion on the Australian Education sector, led by Pasi Sahlberg, I sat...
POV - Leadership Virtuosity
It is such a good feeling when reflecting on one's own leadership of a project, initiative, or during the execution of a strategic plan,...
Ditching the armour to expose vulnerabilities - and heart
I have only been in my new role for one semester. It's a pretty exciting role which involves leading our College, as one of Australia's...
When unlearning teaching can ignite a fire in your belly.
Recently, my College colleagues and I had the pleasure of hosting Ernst & Young for a Professional Learning Tour of our campus. Our...
Would you like fries with that? Are we still dishing up pre-prepared lessons from the past?
"Those asked only to reheat pre-cooked hamburgers are unlikely to become masterchefs." Andreas Schleicher, Director Education and Skills...
There's no such thing as an 'average' student
Historically, those with a stake-hold in education have been caught up in what Louka Parry recently coined, the "tyranny of cognitive...
Do you think to affirm, or to learn?
In the wake of what some have called, a Tsunami of change, brought about by the sudden COVID-19 pandemic, I had time to pause and engage...
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Intelligence plus character — that is the true goal of education.
Martin Luther King Jr
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