Educators and Models Resources
Australian Council For Educational Leaders: 2007 International Conference. By Graem Oliver and Peter Van Der Zwaag of The Australian Science And Math School. Year 2007.
‘This report focuses on the Australian Science and Math Schools mission to promote innovation and reform of learning and teaching in science and mathematics education. The ASMS has also developed a model of deep learning, that incorporates engagement with key knowledge, and a curriculum that is different from traditional syllabus driven studies.’
Better Schools - Architecture That Teaches: From Instructional Classrooms To Convivial Learning Environments. By Mary Featherston. Year 2007.
‘Mary Featherston lists what she believes are the desirable qualities of an environment. She then gives detailed examples of schools that put these qualities into action.’
Can Methodological Applications Develop Critical Thinking? By Deborah Blackman and Angela Benson. Year 2006.
‘This paper outlines how using methodological approaches and research methods to develop critical thinking was explored. The consideration was that using different methodology might lead to different understanding of the same question. Such differences could be explored, compared and contrasted in order to develop a more holistic and considered perspective on complex problems.’
Certain Knowledge Web Page. (Author and Year Not Given)
‘The Certain Knowledge Leadership Development and School Improvement programs are premised on using evidence as a drive for change. Certain knowledge provides a questionnaire for school leaders, teachers and students on key aspects of their schools.’
The Education Of Gifted And Talented Students: Autonomous Learner Model. By Professor George Betts and Jolene Kercher. Year 1999.
‘Betts and Kercher devised the Autonomous Learner Model to promote self directed learning in gifted and talented students. The model advocates the development of students “passion” learning.
The Educational Project In Reggio Emailia, Italy. By The Australian Information Exchange. Year 2004.
‘The early childhood educational system in the city of Reggio Emilia, Northern Italy, has evolved over the past forty years and was initially led and developed by the founder and educational theorist, Loris Malaguzzi. This report talks about the emphasis that is placed on the role of environment, both social and physical, in their organizational strategies.’
Innovation And Excellence: Re - energizing Education For Today's World. By Kelvin Bottell. Year 2007.
‘Taken from the Curriculum Leadership Journal Website. This article focuses on four schools in the Werribee area in Melbourne’s south-west. This “Cluster” of schools believes in working together to attain benefits that could not be realized independently. This article covers the management structure and the success of the project at the time.’
Islands Rubric (Draft 2) By WITS Islands. Year 2007.
‘The purpose of this document is to assist teachers’ understanding of implementation, reflection and evaluation of ISLANDS’ approach to learning. This approach was developed by teachers and friends of Werribee, Iramoo and Thomas Chirnside primary schools and Werribee Secondary College. The vision of the schools is the development of positive and purposeful relationships.’
Learning Environments In Senior Secondary Environmental Science Classes. By David G. Henderson, Darrell L. Fisher and Barry J. Fraser. Year 1998.
‘This paper was presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Association for Research in Education. Adelaide, South Australia. The study reports the first use of classroom learning environment questionnaires involving students in senior high school Environmental Science classes.’
Learning Spaces Group: Notes From Meeting Held On March 8, 2007.
‘This document is a copy of the notes taken form the meeting of the Robin Boyd Foundation, Learning Spaces Network Group. The notes cover the discussion of the aims and goals of the working party. Including, changing educational policies, rethinking educational spaces and changing the culture of learning.’
Learning Spaces Network Group: Notes From Meeting Held On 11 May 2007.
‘This document contains notes taken at the meeting of the Learning Spaces Network Group. Discussion focused on the group’s role in helping teachers as they move form pedagogy to design. And the ISLANDS project.
Pedagogical Principals And Practice. By Woorana Park Primary School. Year 2007.
‘Taken from the Wooranna Park Primary School ‘Raison deter.’ This report is concerned largely with the design of physical environment, the relations of the children in the environment. And physical design to support learning.’
Putting Understanding Upfront. By David Perkins and Tina Blythe. Year 1994.
‘These simple four part frameworks give teachers a language and strategy for enhancing their efforts to teach for greater understanding.’