In this episode we sit down with Chief Executive Professor Martin Westwell to discuss what's next in 2024 following the release of last year’s public education strategy. Professor Westwell says it’ll be a year of educators putting things like the areas of impact into practice but not being too judgmental of themselves in the process.

Show notes:
Helen Timperley – Leading Professional Conversations
Michael Fullan

In this episode we sit down with Chief Executive Professor Martin Westwell to discuss what's next in 2024 following the release of last year’s public education strategy. Professor Westwell says it’ll be a year of educators putting things like the areas of impact into practice but not being too judgmental of themselves in the process.
Show notes:
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<li><a href="https://shop.acer.org/leading-professional-conversations.html">Helen Timperley – Leading Professional Conversations</a></li>
<li><a href="https://michaelfullan.ca/">Michael Fullan</a></li>
</ul>

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2024 - A year of learning with Professor Martin Westwell, Chief Executive

In this episode we explore how South Australian schools are empowering students to take charge of their learning through the concept of learner agency.

Join Brenton Wilson from Kilkenny Primary School, Narelle Christiansen from Avenues College, and students Elliot and Joe as they share their experiences participating in workshops that foster student voice and wellbeing.

Hear how these initiatives are transforming classrooms and helping students collaborate with teachers for better learning outcomes.

In this episode we explore how South Australian schools are empowering students to take charge of their learning through the concept of learner agency.
Join Brenton Wilson from Kilkenny Primary School, Narelle Christiansen from Avenues College, and students Elliot and Joe as they share their experiences participating in workshops that foster student voice and wellbeing.
Hear how these initiatives are transforming classrooms and helping students collaborate with teachers for better learning outcomes.

Empowering students as agents of change

Joining us in this literacy-focussed episode is Dr Kate de Bruin, a senior lecturer in Inclusive Education at Monash University.

Dr. de Bruin delves into the research underpinning the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS), a framework designed to provide targeted reading instruction and intervention. Drawing from her presentation at the 2024 online Literacy Summit she offers insights into how schools can better support students' diverse literacy needs.

Show notes:
AERO Explainer – Introduction to a multi-tiered system of supports (edresearch.edu.au)
Reading instruction and intervention within MTSS plink course (internal link)

Joining us in this literacy-focussed episode is Dr Kate de Bruin, a senior lecturer in Inclusive Education at Monash University.
Dr. de Bruin delves into the research underpinning the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS), a framework designed to provide targeted reading instruction and intervention. Drawing from her presentation at the 2024 online Literacy Summit she offers insights into how schools can better support students' diverse literacy needs.
Show notes:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edresearch.edu.au%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2024-02%2Fintroduction-multi-tiered-system-supports-aa.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7CIsabella.Pittaway%40sa.gov.au%7C4d28ea8369554f5f1ad008dcd61b4417%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638620659798772769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r6j%2B%2BmppMofdUuCaRNpgEH15SBvF9%2B6qNh56uzv5jnU%3D&amp;reserved=0">AERO Explainer – Introduction to a multi-tiered system of supports (edresearch.edu.au)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.plink.sa.edu.au/ilp/pages/description.jsf?menuId=19271568#/users/@self/catalogues/21696988/courses/21623756/description">Reading instruction and intervention within MTSS plink course (internal link)</a></li>
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Enhancing literacy through the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

In this episode we explore how Naracoorte High School’s work with the New Metrics Project is impacting equity and excellence in education and reshaping the future for students.

Principal Lynette Corletto and Senior Leader Felicity Slotegraaf share their insights on this innovative partnership with the University of Melbourne, which aims to expand the ways student learning is assessed and recognised. Plus, Year 12 student Eliza discusses the benefits of increasing students’ agency.

In this episode we explore how Naracoorte High School’s work with the <a href="https://education.unimelb.edu.au/melbourne-assessment/our-research/new-metrics">New Metrics Project</a> is impacting equity and excellence in education and reshaping the future for students.
Principal Lynette Corletto and Senior Leader Felicity Slotegraaf share their insights on this innovative partnership with the University of Melbourne, which aims to expand the ways student learning is assessed and recognised. Plus, Year 12 student Eliza discusses the benefits of increasing students’ agency.

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