Category Archives: Masters in Education Course

Masters Course at Monash University

Principal’s can graduate too!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by mwalker

Here are three shots that capture parts of my graduation from Monash University with a Masters in School Leadership. Two shots were taken with the supervising professors from Monash and my mentor and friend Ray at a Department of Education presentation … Continue reading →

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Hasta la Vista!

Posted on October 25, 2010 by mwalker

I couldn’t help the image but I thought of those immortal words when he – yes Arnie –  said “Hasta la Vista” which means of course “I’ll be back”. I’ve been busy completing a Masters Course this year – and wait … Continue reading →

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We are all working on the same thing! Instructional Improvement presentation for the ACT Principals.

Posted on March 23, 2010 by mwalker

I’ve just returned from Wollongong where I was invited by the Australian Capital Territory [ACT] principals to share my journey of school improvement. For those like me who are unfamiliar with the ACT public education system it has approximately 81 … Continue reading →

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Do we have inclusive schools?

Posted on November 2, 2009 by mwalker

Over the past month I have stopped blogging about leadership or learning as I completed a major piece of research work for my Masters. On campus last week I attended a lecture on inclusive education. I heard about how most … Continue reading →

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Amazing new smart pen for schools

Posted on October 14, 2009 by mwalker

 Whilst attending a session at University last week I was shown the Pulse Smart Pen which I thought was amazing. The pen records your writing or drawing on a special notebook using an infrared camera positioned just below the nib. … Continue reading →

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“teacher roles defined as covenants should be at the centre”

Posted on October 6, 2009 by mwalker

Sergiovanni in this book gave me one of those precious light bulb moments, as a school leader, when he defined roles as “the most sacred obligations and commitments we have towards each other, toward the school and toward its purpose” [p … Continue reading →

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Reflections on University Life at Monash

Posted on April 9, 2009 by mwalker

Well, I have submitted my second reflective piece of writing this week, on my holidays. It’s been a while since I’ve had my writing “marked” and I was quite nervous I must say in accessing my assessment [what students at … Continue reading →

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Why a Master’s Degree now?

Posted on March 20, 2009 by mwalker

“You did it… You did it”, the words of Professor Higgins from My Fair Lady were ringing in my ear as I drove home from University this afternoon – yes I did it – I’ve enrolled and started my Masters … Continue reading →

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