Monthly Archives: January 2012

2011 Instructional Rounds Evaluation

Posted on January 27, 2012 by mwalker

As I set up our Network Instructional Rounds dates for 2012 I was interested to read and reflect upon another group of principal evaluations of their experiences last year. Overwhelmingly the consistent comment of principals as observers in both groups are … Continue reading →

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Everett Kline challenges our assessment beliefs and practices.

Posted on January 10, 2012 by mwalker

Ever been to a professional learning workshop or presentation and felt discomfort, challenged, empowered and an overwhelming sense relief all at the same time? Well I have several times (lucky me some might say) and this session led by Everett … Continue reading →

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Carol Tomlinson: an encounter to remember!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by mwalker

This year in our Instructional Rounds group within the local network of schools we purchased Carol Tomlinson’s book “Leading and Managing A Differentiated Classroom” to use as a base text for understanding our observation of instruction in classrooms. Last year … Continue reading →

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University Entrance a maze to be understood.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by mwalker

I recently read a blog post by Jenny Luca which was critical of the way universities select entrants based on a single score. In Victoria the score is called an ATAR score. The post attracted a few comments saying it was a … Continue reading →

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Understanding History – an experience around the Freedom Trail

Posted on January 3, 2012 by mwalker

I feel a little self indulgent in showing these photos of the historical freedom trial Penny Vanderkruk and I walked over several mornings whilst studying at Harvard last year. However in walking the trail we feel we got a glimpse … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Social Experience.

Posted on January 2, 2012 by mwalker

A few things have cropped up since we returned from the Harvard course in July that I haven’t had a chance to share some thoughts about the trip and so being on summer holidays is the perfect opportunity to do … Continue reading →

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