The ANSN will be running a 3 day Advanced Dimensions of Learning hub in Brisbane.

If you are in are interested in a Dimensions of Learning Hub in your area contact us to investigate options.

The ANSN will be running a 5 day Introductory Dimensions of Learning hub at various locations in Brisbane and 1 location on the Gold Coast.  The  3 day Advance Dimensions of Learning Hub is also being offered in Brisbane.

The ANSN are proud to support this symposium being presented by the Faculty of Education and Social Work.

Saturday 7 May 2011 the University of Sydney

This symposium will be of interest to those working in all levels of education, social work, juvenile justice, community development and youth work. we will explore:

In a launch presentation that encompassed the IBM-sponsored Kidsmart program and the publication by ANSN of Hanan Harrison’s Teaching our Digi Kids book (with IBM support), Miranda Scarff, from Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, IBM spoke enthusiastically about Hanan’s work and the impact that it is having across Australia. In discussing the book, she focussed particularly on its structure, with each chapter offering:

• topic introduction;
• reflection activities – getting you thinking;
• teacher snapshots – hear from colleagues;
• learning stories – working examples; and
• sample lesson ideas – what you can consider.

Cognitive CoachingSM training focuses on the maps and tools needed to mediate another’s thinking.The metaphor of maps

Cognitive CoachingSM training focuses on the maps and tools needed to mediate another’s thinking.The metaphor of maps a

Term 3 and 4 - 2009 dates

Has your school been implementing and exploring the Habits of Mind or Dimensions of Learning and want to find ways to further enhance your school journey or alternatively your school is interested in developing a complete learning framework that incorporates a common language to bind assessment, pedagogy and planning though a "thinking" approach?

2009 has been targeted by education authorities as a year to improve literacy, numeracy and science outcomes for students in Australian schools.

For achievement levels to improve in our classrooms. teachers need to make changes to their current practices. Teachers not only need to have a deep knowledge of the subjects they teach, but they also need to know how students learn and how best to develop and nurture a culture and disposition for learning that is expected of independent thinkers in the 21st century.

Learn Coaching Skills to Support Teaching and Learning in Your School!

Australian National Schools Network and The Center for Cognitive Coaching present:

Schools conversing together: Action Learning through Coaching.

The 2006-2007 annual report is now available as a pdf download.