On Monday, 28 April, all teaching staff engaged in some excellent professional learning with Dr Tom Porta, a lecturer and researcher from the University of Adelaide. Tom’s recent PhD focuses on Inclusive Education and differentiation instruction.
The Robert Dean Senior Student Centre was a buzz with colleagues considering how we establish exactly what students need to know, understand and do and how we might be able to differentiate the learning by considering student readiness, the learning activities we provide and the assessments that we use.
From teachers of our 3 year olds through to our Senior Secondary teachers, we were all challenged to think critically about our practice and how we might continue to make it more inclusive for all learners. We will continue to work with Tom throughout the year to stregthen our understanding and our pedagogy.
The support from our community to enable us to engage in these valuable Professional Learning days is much appreciated.
Virginia Berechree
Director of Staff Growth & Academic Operations (Timetabling)
