Setting the Stage through the Habits of Mind - Darwin

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        *Setting the Stage through the Habits of Mind - Darwin
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    Dear Colleagues

    */Has your school been implementing and exploring the Habits of Mind
    or Dimensions of Learning and want to find ways to further enhance
    your school journey or alternatively your school is interested in
    developing a complete learning framework that incorporates a common
    language to bind assessment, pedagogy and planning though a
    "thinking" approach? /*

    Then you might be interested in the Australian National Schools
    Network professional learning program /*Setting the Stage*/. This
    professional learning focuses on developing a climate for successful
    learning by discussing 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
    <http://www.ansn.edu.au/files/SettingStageHub_web.pdf>(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.
     
    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/habits_of_mind_hub>


        Professional Learning Options:

    /Participants wanting to find out more about/ *Setting the Stage
    hubs* /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%20faxback.doc>/
     
    The initial 2 days of the Setting the Stage Hub is being held
    at * Parap State School on the 14th and 15th of May, 2009*. Cost for
    the 2 day workshop $290 + gst for ANSN members and $340 for
    non-members.  To register for the 2 day workshop email Hanan
    Harrison on hanan.harrison at ansn.edu.au
    <mailto:hanan.harrison at ansn.edu.au> or phone on 0407 464 472.

        * Schools wishing to participate in our 5 day action learning
          hubs can register now or after the initial 2 days of
          training.  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.
          This project aims to develop a collegial network of innovative
          teachers that provides 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.  to register
          return the faxback sheet on the back of the setting the Stage
          hub flier


        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.

    Art Costa continues to *support *and *mentor* opportunities to grow
    the ANSN Habits of Mind work, as he has done since 2002, and the
    ANSN looks forward for taking this professional learning in new
    directions with Australian 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.

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

    ANSN logoYours truly,

    Hanan Harrison                                    Tina Doe
    ANSN State Networker                         ANSN State Networker
    Hanan.harrison at ansn.edu.au  <mailto:hanan.harrison at ansn.edu.au>  
                tina.doe at ansn.edu.au    <mailto:tina.doe at ansn.edu.au>     
    Ph:0407 464 472                                   Ph: 0421 440 725


    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 would like to register for this professional learning session
    or ask questions phone our national office on 02 95905341 (Sara
    Wickert) or 0407 464472 (Hanan Harrison) or email
    hanan.harrison at ansn.edu.au


    * Setting the Stage 2 day Intensive Habits of Mind Workshops -
    participants can attend the first 2 days of the hub as an
    introduction workshop, and join the hubs at a later dat*e.
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