Smart hints and tips 3

SMART HINTS & TIPS 3
Dr Mandy Lupton
Lecturer
School of Cultural and Language Studies in Education,
Queensland University of Technology
and
Karen Bonanno
Director, KB Enterprises (Aust) Pty Ltd

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EDUCATION NEWS & VIEWS
Inquiry skills & the Australian Curriculum

Science inquiry:

Identifying and posing questions; planning, conducting and
reflecting on investigations; processing, analysing and
interpreting evidence; and communicating findings. This
strand is concerned with evaluating claims, investigating
ideas, solving problems, drawing valid conclusions and
developing evidence-based arguments. (ACARA c2011)

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AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM
Historical inquiry

The process of historical inquiry develops transferable
skills, such as the ability to ask relevant questions;
critically analyse and interpret sources; consider context;
respect and explain different perspectives; develop and
substantiate interpretations, and communicate effectively.
(ACARA c2011)

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AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM - DRAFT
Geographical inquiry:

‘students’ ability to ask geographical questions, plan an
inquiry, collect and analyse information, (particularly
through fieldwork and spatial technologies), reach
conclusions based on evidence and logical reasoning, and
communicate their findings in effective ways’ (ACARA
2011 p. 17)

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INQUIRY SKILLS SEQUENCE

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WEB TOOLS FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Domains of teaching Standards Focus areas & descriptors

Professional Knowledge 1. Know students & how they e.g. 1.2 Understand how students learn
learn “Expand understanding of how students learn

2. Know the content & how to using research & workplace knowledge.”
teach it

Professional Practice 3. Plan for & implement effective e.g. 3.4 Select & use resources
teaching and learning “Assist colleagues to create, select & use a wide
4. Create & maintain supportive range of resources, including ICT, to engage
& safe learning students in their learning”
environments
5. Assess, provide feedback &
report on student learning
Profession Engagement 6. Engage in professional e.g. 6.3Engage with colleagues & improve
learning practice
7. Engage professionally with “Initiate & engage in professional discussions
colleagues, parents/carers with colleagues in a range of forums to evaluate
& the community practice directed at improving professional
knowledge & practice , & the educational
outcomes of students.

http://www.teacherstandards.aitsl.edu.au/Standards/Overview
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ILLUSTRATIONS OF PRACTICE
Allow teachers to situate their own practice within the national
teacher standards.
Exemplars of practice

See yourself within the context of the descriptor
Make connections with colleagues
Great ideas and samples
Aspirational
A pathway to identifying professional learning

http://www.teacherstandards.aitsl.edu.au/Illustrations

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TEACHER FEATURE
Teacher Feature is a
web-based platform

that allows teachers to
upload video snapshots
of themselves talking
about the things related
to their practice that are
most important to
them.
http://teacherfeature.aitsl.edu.au/

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TEACHER FEATURE QUESTIONS
Give us your feedback on AITSLs Professional Learning Convention?
What inspired you to consider teaching as a career?
What are the most rewarding aspects of teaching?

What experience has had the most positive impact on your teaching?
What are the most challenging aspects of being a teacher?
How do your colleagues impact on your teaching?
How is ICT changing what you do as a teacher?
If you could change one thing in education what would it be?
How do you go about improving your teaching?
What is the most useful professional learning you have ever undertaken?
How would you describe the culture in your school?
What are your goals for this year?
Which teacher made a positive difference in your life?
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IN CLOSING
PowerPoint presentation will be available from
http://www.schoollibrarymanagement.com/

webinars/webinar-series/presentations/

Future events
http://www.schoollibrarymanagement.com/webinars/

Karen Bonanno
karen@schoollibrarymanagement.com

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