Standard 6: Engage in professional learning and reflection
2020 - 2022 Application
It would be safe to say that I am addicted to learning. I have a thirst for knowledge, and I have a huge amount of enthusiasm for new and effective ways to teach and learn. With two young children of my own I find that my interests are varied and never boring!
As well as continuing to upkeep and monitor social media outlets like @Twitter and #Instagram I am finding simple pleasures in reading books which focus on my interests including; Teaching Creative Thinking By Bill Lucas, Tinker Lab By Rachelle Doorley and Loose Parts Play By Lisa Daley.
EXAMPLE 1: Regular presenter
Through my role as Head of Innovation and Learning Design I have been given many opportunities to present to the Carey Staff, Students and Community about a range of issues including eSafety, Canvas, Innovative tools and the importance of effective feedback. While I actually find this task quite daunting I enjoy the research which is required to gather resources for the presentation and I thoroughly enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with others.
I was also a committed Facilitator at the recent Carey Collective where I enjoyed sharing the experience with a team of Carey Staff from various backgrounds.
As well as presenting I am often called upon to write parts for the school newsletter - a job I thoroughly enjoy!
EXAMPLE 2: Ditch the Phone Activities and Blog
While I am passionate about technology and its ability to enhance learning within a classroom setting, I am also wary of the mobile phone and the way it is becoming such an important part of our young people’s lives. I believe that children should be given the freedom to create and be inspired to learn and discover at any available opportunity. I have seen first hand the effect that technology can have on a young person’s attitude and personality and as a result I have been working with other parents and families to create inspiring and innovative activities that are both entertaining and educate young people so there is less of a need to grab the mobile phone!
It would be safe to say that I am addicted to learning. I have a thirst for knowledge, and I have a huge amount of enthusiasm for new and effective ways to teach and learn. With two young children of my own I find that my interests are varied and never boring!
As well as continuing to upkeep and monitor social media outlets like @Twitter and #Instagram I am finding simple pleasures in reading books which focus on my interests including; Teaching Creative Thinking By Bill Lucas, Tinker Lab By Rachelle Doorley and Loose Parts Play By Lisa Daley.
EXAMPLE 1: Regular presenter
Through my role as Head of Innovation and Learning Design I have been given many opportunities to present to the Carey Staff, Students and Community about a range of issues including eSafety, Canvas, Innovative tools and the importance of effective feedback. While I actually find this task quite daunting I enjoy the research which is required to gather resources for the presentation and I thoroughly enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with others.
I was also a committed Facilitator at the recent Carey Collective where I enjoyed sharing the experience with a team of Carey Staff from various backgrounds.
As well as presenting I am often called upon to write parts for the school newsletter - a job I thoroughly enjoy!
EXAMPLE 2: Ditch the Phone Activities and Blog
While I am passionate about technology and its ability to enhance learning within a classroom setting, I am also wary of the mobile phone and the way it is becoming such an important part of our young people’s lives. I believe that children should be given the freedom to create and be inspired to learn and discover at any available opportunity. I have seen first hand the effect that technology can have on a young person’s attitude and personality and as a result I have been working with other parents and families to create inspiring and innovative activities that are both entertaining and educate young people so there is less of a need to grab the mobile phone!
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2016 - 2018 Application
Successful teachers are those that can manage a diverse classroom, have sound professional knowledge and whose practice and thirst for knowledge is never stagnant. As a leading teacher I am committed to my own learning, learning to teach and educating my colleagues. On a regular basis (every Monday) I facilitate professional learning sessions for teachers on topics ranging from; ‘Developing effective 21st Century Skills’, ‘How to use and find resources on the Internet’ and ‘How to Promote Reflective practices within your class’. These sessions primarily focus on the use of technology but it is through the use of technology that I can influence content delivery, learning intentions and assessment and reporting outcomes. More recently I have been of paramount importance to the structure and delivery of professional development sessions which focus on Continuous Reporting practices. As the Head of eLearning I work very closely with Pre-Service and Graduate teachers to ensure that opportunities to engage with current research and analysis of best practice are available. I have also created a ClassE Organisation which focus on providing staff with ideas of how to implement best practice into their classrooms. My own personal professional development happens at any time of the day or night – on any day of the week. The amount I learn each day exhausts me! These are just a few of the resources that keep me on my toes! 1. Twitter (@ky_maree) – Professional Learning Network with other teachers around the world to share ideas, give and receive advice. 2. Read blogs by educators for educators! (Or write your own: My Journey to Microsoft HQ) 3. Listen to podcasts 4. Watch videos on YouTube I always strive to strengthen my own teaching by; critically examine my own practice, seeking to expand my repertoire, deepening my knowledge, sharpening my judegment and adapting my teaching to new findings, ideas and theories. "Who dares to teach must never cease to learn"
John Cotton Dana |
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