Dimensions of Learning Hub - Mackay, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and
Toowoomba
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Dear Colleagues,
The Australian National Schools Network would like to invite all
interested teachers (P-12) to participate in The *Dimensions of
Learning (DoL) Introductory hub **are currently being offered at the
following locations **Pioneer SHS (Mackay), Mooloolaba SS(Sunshine
Coast) and Trinity College (Gold Coast) and Toowoomba**.
P*articipants will focus on a pedagogical journey that explores a
comprehensive learning framework - a “thinking” approach to
learning. DoL uses what researchers and theorists know about how
students learn to improve learning outcomes as well as providing an
effective tool to align assessment, pedagogy and curriculum
planning. The learning journey focuses on participants constructing
their own knowledge and understanding through hands on and practical
examples, which are learnt through a 5 day action learning that is
spread over a 3- 5 month period.
*Sunshine Coast
* *Toowoomba
* *Mackay
* *Gold Coast*
*Mooloolaba SS**
15 Meta St **
Mooloolaba
**Sunshine Coast, 4557
* *The Homestead
**Fairholme college
**Wirra Wirra Street ** Toowoomba
* *Pioneer SHS
**Bedford Rd **
Andergrove, 4740 ** Mackay
* *Trinity College
**Ashmore Road Campus**
Ashmore
**Gold Coast*
**
*Dates: *
Location
Days 1 & 2
Days 3 & 4
Day 5
Mooloolaba
8^th and 9^th March
19^th & 20^th April
31^st May
Toowoomba
17^th & 18^th March
27^th & 28^th April
19^th Aug
Mackay
25^th & 26^th March
20th and 21^st May
16^th June
Gold Coast
24th & 25^th May
23^rd & 24^th Aug
11^th Oct
*What is Dimensions of Learning?*
The Dimensions of Learning (DoL) is /*a complete learning framework
that incorporates a common language to align assessment, pedagogy
and planning through a "thinking" approach. It allows teachers to
make strategic pedagogical choices through evidence based practice.*/*/
/*DoL originated through a detailed meta-analysis conducted by the
Denver, US based McREL group, then led by Dr Robert Marzano. The
focus of the research was to develop a learning design framework
based on how learners learn. The framework incorporates the most
current research and educational theories on learning to focus
teacher practice to achieving intended outcomes.
DoL contextualizes successful learning in terms of five types of
thinking dispositions and aims at getting educators to become
/*strategic instructors of learning*/.
Dimensions of Learning: Five Types of Thinking:
* Dimension 1: Attitudes and Perceptions about Learning
* Dimension 2: Acquisition and Integration of Knowledge
* Dimension 3: Extension and Refinement of Knowledge
* Dimension 4: Meaningful Use of Knowledge
* Dimension 5: Productive Habits of the Mind
*How can DoL Help schools?*
In the busy working environment of schools, teachers need to be
selective and strategic in their pedagogical choices to maximise
learning. The ANSN professional learning opportunities allow
participants to develop a deep understanding of how students learn
as well as how to develop an environment that fosters successful
thinking dispositions.
Current research findings indicate that using DoL as a common
language for learning design can shift the learning paradigm: at
individual school sites; and at an education district level. The
Australian National Schools Network (ANSN) is currently offering a
number of professional learning opportunities to construct meaning
through this framework within your personal teaching or school context.
dolThe *Dimensions of Learning Hubs* provide opportunities for
participants to address the *National Professional Standards for
Teachers* (Ministerial Council of Education, Employment, Training
and Youth Affairs, 2003). In particular the the key elements of:
Professional practice; Knowledge; Relationships and Values are
central to this professional learning.
For Queensland teachers the ANSN hubs tailor learning to provide
opportunities for participants to develop skills and knowledge to
help them address the 3 key facets of the Professional Standards for
Queensland Teachers framework:
Professional Standards for Queensland Teachers framework:
* *teaching and learning*
o design and implement intellectually challenging
learning experiences
o design and implement learning experiences that value
learning
* * professional relationships*
o Contribute to professional teams
* *professional growth*
o commit to professional practice and professional
renewal
*Participating in DoL Hubs*
The ANSN action learning approach facilitates participant’s learning
through reflection and shared practice using the lens of the DoL
framework. All workshops aim at developing a culture of
professional sharing and learning, through hands on practical
activities.
For more information about /*Dimensions of Learning*/ view our
fliers on the ANSN website (www.ansn.edu.au
<http://www.ansn.edu.au/hubs/dimensions_of_learning_hub>) or click
here <http://www.ansn.edu.au/hubs/dimensions_of_learning_hub>
Hanan Harrison: hanan.harrison at ansn.edu.au
<mailto:hanan.harrison at ansn.edu.au> 0407 464 472
Tina Doe: tina.doe at ansn.edu.au <mailto:tina.doe at ansn.edu.au> 0421
440 725
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