Free Webinar
The Importance of Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Abilities
It is well established that cognitive ability is a strong predictor of student learning ability and school attainment. Its predictive capacity is even greater than general intelligence or IQ. However, without sufficient non-cognitive ability, the learning potential of students is likely to be compromised.
The webinar will discuss students’ underlying cognitive abilities (e.g. alertness, attention, memory, & executive functions) and non-cognitive abilities (e.g. confidence, conscientiousness, resilience, & mindset). Information is provided on the importance, description and benefits of both cognitive and non-cognitive abilities for all students from Pre-school through to primary and secondary school.
Includes pre-recorded Q&A session with teachers, educators, and tutors.
Webinar Time - 45mins
Professional Development Webinars for Term 3 - 2016
Teacher-Student Trust vs
Teacher-Student Alienation
The trust between a teacher and student is believed to be the key to a learning partnership. Trust is known to provide significant benefits. For example, enhanced positive connection, increased student self-esteem, greater student engagement, and higher levels of student resilience. But trust can be eroded by teachers, often unintentionally, and take time to rebuild. Certain behavioural tendencies are known to erode trust, engagement and enthusiasm in others. In this webinar, we'll discuss the nature of teacher-student trust, trust erosion, and 11 behavioural and interpersonal patterns that can negatively affect trust.
SESSION 1
Wednesday 27th
July 2016
3:45pm – Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart
3:15pm – Adelaide, Darwin
1:45pm – Perth, Singapore
5:45pm – Auckland, Wellington
SESSION 2
Wednesday 3rd
August 2016
1:30pm – Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart
1:00pm – Adelaide, Darwin
11:30 am – Perth, Singapore
3:30pm – Auckland, Wellington
SESSION 3
Wednesday 3rd
August 2016
3:30pm – Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart
3:00pm – Adelaide, Darwin
1:30 pm – Perth, Singapore
5:30pm – Auckland, Wellington
Teacher Burnout: What is it and could it happen to you?
The demands on teachers are ongoing, varied and continuing to increase. Teachers are feeling under pressure and, at times, experiencing anxiety and even stress. But how close are you or your colleagues to teacher burnout? Teacher burnout involves mental, emotional and interpersonal stressors that teachers experience at work and in response to teaching itself. Gain an understanding of the signs of teacher burnout and the personal and social consequences. Learn to identity the personality factors that may predispose individuals to be more likely to burnout.
SESSION 1
Wednesday 17th
August 2016
3:45pm – Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart
3:15pm – Adelaide, Darwin
1:45pm – Perth, Singapore
5:45pm – Auckland, Wellington
SESSION 2
Wednesday 24th
August 2016
1:30pm – Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart
1:00pm – Adelaide, Darwin
11:30 am – Perth, Singapore
3:30pm – Auckland, Wellington
SESSION 3
Wednesday 24th
August 2016
3:30pm – Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart
3:00pm – Adelaide, Darwin
1:30 pm – Perth, Singapore
5:30pm – Auckland, Wellington