Revitalising Teaching: A neuroscience approach for educators 2024114W

Date and time

Thursday 8 August 2024, 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Monday 12 August 2024, 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Wednesday 21 August 2024, 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Wednesday 28 August 2024, 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Delivery mode

Online – a Zoom link will be provided 24 hours prior to the event

Audience

Teacher, Leader

Description

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At the heart of teaching is a desire by teachers to make a positive contribution, a difference, and impact on their students. Finding the keys to unlock, enhance and engage each young person in the experience of learning is a constant search and thirst for teachers.

Neuroscience offers an effective way to achieve these intentions and aligns with one of the key recommendations of Strong Beginnings- the 2023 Report of the National Teacher Education Expert Panel. The report notes that there should be a focus on brains and learning in teacher formation with an understanding of why specific instructional practices work and how to implement these practices.

The Revitalising Educators: Neuroscience for sustainable educators program involves a series of eight discrete but interconnected sessions delivered over four weeks online by Andrew Fuller (www.andrewfuller.com.au, www.mylearningstrengths.com) supported by The Brown Collective faculty www.thebrowncollective.com.au) headed by Dr Stephen Brown.

Each module has been carefully designed to be both practical and impactful. Sessions include:

• Accelerating Learning with Neuroscience
• Optimal Schedules & Rhythms for Learning Mindsets
• Anxiety
• Avoidance & Learning
• Biohacking Learning for Motivation & Improved Academic Outcomes
• Neurodiversity & Students Making Learning Stick
• Leading Brain based Learning in your setting.     

Key takeaways

• deeper understanding of the brain's learning processes: learn how learning occurs
• strategies for structuring learning experiences: design educational experiences that maximise student achievement
• tools for engaging learners: develop techniques to captivate and motivate effectively
• template for optimal schedules: learn about the role of body clocks and daily rhythms, and how they impact learning outcomes
• ways to reduce anxiety: discover methods to alleviate stress and improve the learning experience
• information about neurochemical imbalances: identify signs and develop responses
• strategies for converting neurodiversity into neuroadvantage: tailor learning experience
• techniques to enhance memory
• template fort leadership capabilities: work with peers and school leadership teams effectively
• deeper understanding of effective implementation: create action plans to integrate key learnings into the classroom and share them with peers.

Presenter information

Andrew Fuller

Andrew Fuller is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, author, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths™. Andrew has worked with over 3,000 schools in Australia, NZ Asia and the UK and with more than 5000,000 young people on core elements of resilience - connect, protect and respect (CPR) and building The Resilient Mindset. Andrew Fuller is a Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne and has been a scientific consultant for the ABC and a regular presenter on Radio National. He has established programs for neuroscience and education and the promotion of mental health in schools, substance abuse prevention, and the reduction of violence and bullying, suicide prevention programs and for assisting homeless young people.

Dr Stephen Brown

Dr Stephen Brown has an international and national reputation as an outstanding CEO and leader in the field of education. thebrowncollective reflects both his collective experience over 30 years in policy, strategy and leadership—and that of the remarkable global network he has developed during this career.

To work with Stephen is to authentically experience the depth of his values and the height of his intellect. Wisdom, empathy, true collegiality and insight—all are generously offered, alongside his heartfelt commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of every client and their organisations.              

Link(s) to relevant VRQA Standards

• Curriculum and Student Learning – Student learning outcomes