A Professional Learning Day

Wednesday 16th September

Cognitive Coaching(SM) for Educational Leaders.

Cognitive Coaching(SM) was developed as a means to support teachers with their teaching. It is based upon the premise that teaching is a professional act and Coaches within schools support teachers to become more resourceful in their teaching. Many schools have employed coaches to work with their community and some education systems are employing coaches to support teachers to improve teaching and learning across their contexts.

As knowledge of the Cognitive Coaching(SM) process has developed, questions arise about how the same knowledge, skills and tools might be applied with groups and organisations. Given the shortage of time in schools and the inherent collaborative culture of schools and teaching, it makes sense to think and learn about the groups and organisational aspects of coaching.

When 'thinking' and 'self directedness' is the priority of the Educational leader... or Coach... he or she becomes the organisational developer of the school or the District and this role can be enhanced by assisting them to develop:

1. Shared norms and values,
2. Knowledge of principles of learning and
   teaching,
3. Collaborative decision-making structures,
   and
4. Processes that provide for ongoing growth, efficiency and effectiveness

This workshop is an introduction to Cognitive Coaching(SM) and will explore the ways in which leaders can embed the principles of thinking and collaboration into the culture of their building, so that they are expected ways of interacting with everyone in the organisation.

WHERE:

Brisbane State High School
Centre for Performing Arts
Merivale Street
Brisbane South

WH0:

Sue Presler from the Center of Cognitive Coaching(SM) will be lead facilitator with Viv White, National Coordinator, ANSN

COST:

The cost for attending one professional
learning day is:
ANSN Members : $200
Non ANSN Member s: $220
Early bird (August 20th, 2009)a saving of 10%
More than three from a school a further 10% applies.

Download the pdf below to register.