reThinking Learning 2020

Join Stefanie for an interactive day of learning focused on rethinking the role of the library in our school communities. This workshop is designed to offer library leaders and educators a chance to reimagine their work in the context of an ever-changing information landscape.

The day will be divided into three sessions:
Disrupting the student experience
Change is the only constant and as educators it is our role to ensure our students are prepared for the world (and the workforce) of the future. This session focuses on the changing needs of library users, with a spotlight on how libraries can add value to the student experience.

 Readers Who Teach
The role of teachers in modelling a love of reading is one of the key factors in motivating students to read. This session focuses on the provocation for change ‘readers who teach’ and explores research mapped strategies to support teachers in increasing their awareness of their own reading habits and practices.

The future of school libraries
Inspired by R. David Lankes work on new librarianship and use of conversation theory, this session challenges participants to re-think the mindset and personal strengths of whose who work in school libraries, and start a conversation about the future role of libraries in our school communities. It includes dedicated networking and collaborative planning time.

What is happiness? In recent years, there has been an explosion of interest in the "science of happiness." What is happiness? What might it look like in school? In literacy learning? It need not be an either/or scenario: we can design joyful learning experiences with both student happiness and literacy success in mind. Join Tonya for an interactive day of learning as you explore happiness, joy, inquiry, and agency across multiple aspects of literacy. Leave with practical ideas and plans to make happiness an integral part of your classroom for your kids.

Session 1: Learning is Joyful! Ways to Ignite Student Happiness AND Enhance Learning
Session 2: Inspiring Joyful Readers through Classroom Libraries...And More!
Session 3: Amplifying Agency in Writing through Genre Choice
Session 4: Interactive Read-Aloud: A Powerful Priority

This presentation will demonstrate that developing a working knowledge and shared understanding of educational neuroscience is one of the most transformative acts that a school can undertake, with the power to enhance teaching and learning at all levels.   Mind, Brain, Education (MBE) science is a rapidly developing field and it is essential that teachers and administrators stay informed with current research findings and actively seek opportunities to translate research into practice in their unique learning environments.  Through this workshop, we will explain the fundamentals of neuroscience and how it underpins all great teaching and learning, challenge common neuromyths and guide participants in creating a plan for their next steps with implementing MBE science in their contexts.  This will be beneficial for all teachers and administrators, who will leave this session with current research, references and opportunities to continue developing their understanding of MBE beyond the scope of this session.

This presentation will demonstrate that developing a working knowledge and shared understanding of educational neuroscience is one of the most transformative acts that a school can undertake, with the power to enhance teaching and learning at all levels. Mind, Brain, Education (MBE) science is a rapidly developing field and it is essential that teachers and administrators stay informed with current research findings and actively seek opportunities to translate research into practice in their unique learning environments. Through this workshop, we will explain the fundamentals of neuroscience and how it underpins all great teaching and learning, challenge common neuromyths and guide participants in creating a plan for their next steps with implementing MBE science in their contexts. This will be beneficial for all teachers, administrators and parents.