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Category Archives: Masters in Education Course
Principal’s can graduate too!
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
Hasta la Vista!
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.
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
Do we have inclusive schools?
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
Amazing new smart pen for schools
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
“teacher roles defined as covenants should be at the centre”
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
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
Why a Master’s Degree now?
“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