IN EDUCATION, the Mitchell and Murrindindi Network shared a common curriculum day last week with workshops to promote networking and the latest developments in education.
Over 700 teachers and education support staff attended from a combination of 20 primary and secondary schools.
The event was held between two of Wallan’s government funded schools, its Primary and Secondary College and workshops were delivered by passionate teaching professionals.
Key note speaker, Kylie Captain, a proud Gamilaroi author, educator, speaker, and Founder of Dream Big— Education, Well Being and Consulting, held her audience close when she shared how to authentically connect with students, families and each other.
Workshops featuring the latest developments in digital safety and wellbeing, study skills for year 10 – 12 students and artificial intelligence (AI) in education will all help teachers deliver the best education.
Literacy developments were presented by Australian expert in language and literacy Emina McLean and also The Oz Lit Teacher.
David Morkunas shared what research has found out about the cognitive load theory for processing and retrieval of mathematical solutions.
Samantha Charlton, Brendan Lee and James Dobson also each shared their knowledge on mathematics while Sue Larkey, a highly qualified educator who has taught students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, shared practical strategies to help neurodivergent students feel safe, included and supported in learning environments.
Most importantly, Beth Guy’s workshop was for teachers to learn how to support students who have experienced trauma and an adverse childhood and how these experiences can impact their education.
The staff enjoyed a performance by the Jollity School of Indian Dance in the lead up to lunch where they all mingled and built intercultural experiences before they returned to their classes until schools out at 3.15pm.
