Setting the Stage through the Habits of Mind - Darwin

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            Darwin Middle School - Thursday 28th and Friday 29th of May,
            2009


    Dear Colleagues*/
    /*

        * */Has your school been implementing and exploring the Habits
          of Mind or Dimensions of
          Learning?                                                                                                                               
          /*
        * */Do you want to find ways to further enhance your school's
          pedagogical
          journey?                                                                                                                                                                   
          /*
        * */Is your school interested in developing a learning and
          teaching framework through a common
          language?                                                                                                                                
          /*
        * */Does your school want to align assessment, pedagogy and
          planning though a "thinking" approach? /*

    */
    /*If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Australian
    National Schools Network professional learning opportunity */Setting
    the Stage is what you are looking for! /*

    /*Setting the Stage*/ addresses *Geoff Masters'* (ACER chief
    executive) preliminary findings in response to Australian NAPLAN
    results: 

        /its more to do with teaching and how do we continue to prepare
        and develop teachers......the most effective way to increase
        achievement is to increase the effectiveness of classroom
        teaching practices.....teaching strategies to address identified
        learning needs.  
        /

    *Art Costa*, as he has done since 2002, continues to *support* and
    *mentor* this new direction in professional learning opportunities
    to grow the ANSN Habits of Mind work in Australian schools.  

    This professional learning opportunity has been designed to offer
    educators the time and space to enhance and refine their practice.
    The content of the professional learning will be specific to
    pedagogical strategies that promote positive attitudes and
    perceptions towards classroom climate and classroom tasks, as well
    as exploring ways of explicitly teaching habits of mind as a
    framework for promoting thinking at a classroom and a whole school
    level.

    The ANSN network has grown a reputation built on honouring and
    valuing teachers: we listen to what you want; tailoring professional
    learning opportunities to support your context.  Currently we offer
    a number of options for schools to begin or continue their learning
    with Habits of Mind. The Setting the Stage hub (click to download a
    flyer with further information)
    <http://www.ansn.edu.au/files/SettingStageHub_web.pdf>.  is a 5 day
    action learning journey where participants, through hands on
    activities and  professional dialogue and reflection develop a deep
    understanding of how students learn as well as how to develop an
    environment that fosters successful thinking dispositions.

    /Participants wanting to find out more about /*Setting the Stage in
    Darwin */are invited to attend the initial 2 days of the Setting
    the Stage workshops as a taster, with the option to register for
    the remaining 3 days at a later date at a pro-rata cost. Download 2
    day registration faxback form
    <http://www.ansn.edu.au/files/2%20day%20setting%20stage%20Darwin%20faxback02.doc>/

    Participants wishing to participate in the  5 day action learning
    hub should indicate this intention in the space provided on the 2
    day registration faxback form above. 

    *The initial 2 days of the Setting the Stage Hub are being held
    at  Darwin Middle School, in the Resource Centre, on Thursday 28th
    and Friday 29th of May, 2009. Cost for the 2 day workshop $290 + gst
    for ANSN members and $340 for non-members.  If you would like to
    know more about this professional learning opportunity phone Tina
    DOE on 0421 440 725 or email tina.doe at ansn.edu.au
    <mailto:tina.doe at ansn.edu.au> To register for the 2 day workshop use
    the faxback form above.

    If you have trouble downloading the flier from this enews, a copy
    can be obtained from our website www.ansn.edu.au
    <http://www.ansn.edu.au/setting_the_stage_through_the_habits_of_mind_darwin>*


        Background:

    The ANSN is a not for profit organisation with a social justice
    ethos that has been offering quality professional learning programs
    and project initiatives since the late 1970s when it grew out of the
    Disadvantaged Schools Program (DSP).  The ANSN continues to network
    with schools, education systems and individuals across the country
    to offer leading edge professional learning packages.  We work with
    educators from a range of contexts, Kindergarten through to Senior
    Secondary.

    /The ANSN hubs are an opportunity for schools locally and nationally
    to work collaboratively over a period of time to explore an
    identified issue or need either within a school context or specific
    to teachers own professional practice in relation to curriculum,
    pedagogy or assessment. ANSN hub projects aim to develop a collegial
    network of innovative teachers that provide practical opportunities
    for participants to build on existing knowledge and skills and
    analyse their own and their colleague's teaching practices with a
    view to improving learning in our schools.  /

    *What is Action Learning? *-- Participants through dialogue,
    reflection and sharing solve real problems that are related to your
    context, issues and needs.
    *Why Action Learning?* - The action learning approach is based upon
    the premise that no learning occurs unless action and reflection is
    taken.   This program goes beyond providing participants with new
    information; it requires participants to explore and implement new
    ideas, possible solutions and/or strategies that promote improved
    student learning outcomes and team approaches to curriculum planning.

    The ANSN action learning model for hubs ensures that our colleagues
    are provided with an opportunity to put theory into practice, so
    conversations can focus on professional challenges, building current
    repertoires of practice and celebrating successes.

    If you or your team wish to investigate the ANSN projects and
    learning opportunities further, please visit our website at
    www.ansn.edu.au <http://www.ansn.edu.au> and go into the hubs
    section or send an email to tina.doe at ansn.edu.au
    <mailto:tina.doe at ansn.edu.au> or phone us (details below) or our
    head office in Sydney on W: 02 95905341.

    Yours truly,
    Tina Doe           ANSN State Networker
    tina.doe at ansn.edu.au       Ph: 0421 440 725



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