The 2012 event has now run. Dates for the 2013 conference will be announced shortly.
Wednesday 31 October: Post-conference workshop 6: The benefits of a Culture of Thinking in K-12 schools
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| 2pm |
The benefits of a Culture of Thinking in K-12 schools David CookMr David Cook, B Sc Dip Ed, joined Masada College as Head of Mathematics in 2003. In 2005 he was appointed Deputy Head of Senior School/Head of Curriculum, Years 7-12. more.. Simon BrooksSimon Brooks is Head of Teaching and Learning at Masada College, prior to which he was Head of English at a school in the UK. Simon is a highly experienced teacher and HSC marker who firmly believes that there is no learning without thinking. He... more..What lessons from school do we want our children to remember as adults? Do we want them to remember only how to score well in standardised tests, including NAPLAN and the Higher School Certificate? Or would we rather our children become engaged, curious, open-minded, strategic, reflective, inquisitive and metacognitive thinkers, who take responsibility for their own learning? Young people equipped with the thinking skills and dispositions to thrive in an age where facts are free and where it is what we do with knowledge that truly counts. For the past five years, Masada College has worked hard to develop a Culture of Thinking, an environment in which thinking is valued, visible, and actively promoted as part of the day-to-day experience of students and teachers alike. In this workshop, Simon Brooks and David Cook will explore the benefits of establishing a Culture of Thinking from K-12, sharing practical examples of what a Culture of Thinking looks like in practice. |
| 5pm | Workshop close |
