Author- Gavin Clark

Leadership Dispositions

The 8 Educational Leadership Dispositions1. Respect2. Responsibility3. Flexibility4. Collaboration5. Reflection6. Commitment to Learning7. Belief in educator

efficacy8. Social Intelligence

Author- Gavin Clark

Personalised Learning

Individualised learning goals - use the data. Don’t let it gather dust.

Classroom Practice

EngagingInvolve the students- everyone is different but we must engage and connect with them all !!!!

Gather Student VoiceHow can I improve my practice? Listen to the children.

InnovativeI am not afraid of failure and I want my students to be the same. Failure = Learning

Sense of humourI want my students to have fun whilst learning. A fun environment makes for happier and more motivated children.

Author- Gavin Clark

Inquiry Learning- Implementing the 4C’sThis is how we can foster children’s curiosity and to establish students who are • Critical thinkers• Collaborators• Creative• Communicators

Author- Gavin Clark

Implementing the 4C’s

Author- Gavin Clark

Research on Education suggests

Children are motivated to learn through:• the use of clear goals and targets;• practical, hands-on activities;• giving responsibility for their learning and allowing them to

make choices;• providing high levels of structure and teacher-led activities;• positive reinforcement;• mentoring and peer support programmes;• developing relevant learning activities and contexts;• importing popular culture texts into classroom reading;• daily silent reading times• using computers and other electronic media to support them• making school fun!!!• Challenge each individual!

Author- Gavin Clark

21st Century Education• Push the kids further and move ahead in new

directions.• Passive learning is over- teachers are facilitators of

independent learning.Your children should be able to answer the following questions about their learning in all subject areas.1. What are we learning?- their learning goal2. Why are we learning this?- how can it help them now,

not in the future.3. How will I know when I have learn this?- the criteria

for the task