Assistant Principal. Public educator. Lifelong learner. Committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for all students. All views expressed are my own.
Sydney, Australia
Joined July 2013
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Using concrete materials and multiple models to build a strong understanding of equivalent fractions. Paper squares, pattern blocks and metre rulers to represent a 0-1 number line were so effective. @Dowling3Jen #mathematics #fractions #stagetwo
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📣The 2022 NAIDOC theme has been announced: Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
For more info on the theme, visit: naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2…
Part of a video stimulus using @Google to inspire imaginative writing this week as we continue to #learnfromhome I’m excited about it and I hope our students are too! @NSWEducation #writing #literacy #3D @Dowling3Jen
Using @swivl robot to film my own lesson as part of our whole school teaching sprint and maths PL. Looking forward to sharing videos with my team to observe and reflect on our teaching practice to guide improvement. @NSWEducation #everyteacher #everyleader #improveseveryyear
Bookmarks to help students know where to begin their work and keep organised. ✅ A strategy to support students who leave blank pages and don’t order their work sequentially.
Stage 2 observed different items closely & categorised them as solids, liquids or gases. Great responses that included topic vocab & demonstrated knowledge of states of matter.
S: Playdough is a solid because it has a fixed shape & will only change if I apply force by squeezing.
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There was so much confusion when I explained that there was only one Pacific Ocean yesterday. Kids are so used to seeing a flat map they didn’t realise the Earth is a sphere! They loved this activity tho #edutwitter #teachertwitter 🌍
Great PL in the Royal National Park today for K-6 staff. Deepening our knowledge of Country and connecting to Country. I learnt so much. Perfect weather. Perfect location. Now to apply what I’ve learnt to support students in our school.
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It's better to go slow in the right direction than to go fast in the wrong direction.
This is interesting @Dowling3Jen Links so well with our PL on cognitive load and the importance of regular review.
If you haven’t read this excellent blog by @Doug_Lemov about the forgetting curve you really should!
“The Forgetting Curve is a highly useful & also imperfect tool but one educators should know” teachlikeachampion.com/blog/…
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BREAKING NEWS: The draft K-2 English & Mathematics outcomes & content have been released. We want to hear what teachers, parents & the community think. Public consultation is open until 30 April. Read the consultation materials & have your say today. bit.ly/3cXSlxF
Really excited to explore this new guide from @NSWEducation looking at evidence-based reading practices in Years 3-8. A great way to support schools to build upon effective reading instruction in the early years. education.nsw.gov.au/content…
Congratulations @AuburnNthPS What an honour! Wonderful recognition of the hard work and achievements of the entire learning community over a number of years.
This week, three of our highest performing schools found out they will be our first Ambassador Schools to share best practice across NSW. Meet our Ambassador Schools here: education.nsw.gov.au/public-…
It’s official! Today I began my new role for 2021 as Assistant Principal. My first permanent leadership role with @NSWEducation and my first time working in a new school. My head is absolutely buzzing. Excited for the new opportunities, experiences and challenges ahead. @NSWSLI
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We have developed a School Leadership Identification Framework to help identify and develop teacher leaders. Learn about this resource here
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1️⃣ Amplify student voice
2️⃣Display student work
3️⃣ Give choice in reading, writing, products, etc.
4️⃣ Build relationships
5️⃣Focus on students
6️⃣ Put a spotlight on cultures
Sketchnote via @ValentinaESL
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Keeping parents informed & sending home individual maths goals cards to assist parents & students achieve the @AuburnNthPS annual Year 1 numeracy targets. Another strategy I learnt off the amazing 🤗 ⭐️ @Jac_French
Simple scaffold to support skill development ✅
I can’t remember who first showed me the yellow highlighter trick but for anyone who hasn’t used it yet YOU NEED TO #edutwitter #SEN
