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Case Study: Making the Shift at Evelyn Scott School
Explore the journey of Evelyn Scott School as they move from agents to agency in one of Canberra’s most unique P–10 schools.
50 Proven Strategies and 150 Actionable Steps to Foster a Growth Mindset in Australian Schools
Explore these strategies educators, school administrators, and stakeholders in the Australian education system can use to begin instilling a growth mindset in schools.
This is How to Build a Mindful Classroom for Student-Centered Learning
What is a mindful classroom? How does it work, and how does the concept fit into teaching and learning? Most importantly, what does it mean for our learners?
5 Mindfulness Quotes That Help Define Its Essence
Mindfulness is day-to-day learning about ourselves, others, and how we are all connected. The quotes we've chosen here are to help you learn more of what mindfulness is about.
7 Stimulating Ways You Can Make Mindfulness Fun
How would you feel about practicing mindfulness and enjoying yourself simultaneously? If that idea appeals to you, then this article featuring seven ways to do just that is for you.
4 Healthful Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
There is never a wrong or difficult time to begin being more mindful. Here are four of the potential health benefits a dedicated mindfulness practice can bring you.
Case Study: Making the Shift at Mackellar Primary
Discover the exceptional work regarding learner agency being done by Simon McGlade and the teaching team at Mackellar Primary School.
4 Inspiring Stories of How Great Teachers Changed Someone's Life
Here are a few short and inspiring stories of how great teachers changed the lives of a few of the most well-known individuals in the world.
Balancing Our Conversations With JUICE
Is there a way we can maximize the potential benefits of a good conversation for all the parties involved? Yes, there is, and it’s called JUICE. Read on for more.
How Reframing Turns Problems Into Opportunities
Reframing is about shifting from a deficit mindset to a possibilities mindset. Here’s how to do it right.
How Mindfulness Inspires Our Creativity
How does our understanding of the essence of mindfulness contribute to the blossoming of our creative potential?
How Belonging, Inclusion, and Community Create Meaningful Learning
How can we create a community of belonging and inclusion that develops authentic learning experiences for our kids?
9 Ways Teachers Can Cultivate a Growth Mindset to Enjoy Teaching
Growth mindset is a way of thinking and acting in the world. Here are some proactive measures to adopt, model, and infuse the qualities of the growth mindset in your practice.
Why Developing Strong Learning Connections Matters to Meaningful Learning
Making strong learning connections is among our highest priorities as educators because, without connection and relevance to the learner, there is no learning.
How Essential Understandings Fit Into Our Learning
Essential understandings are one of the primary intentions behind learning. Let’s explore more of what they are, why they matter, where to find them, and how to use them.
This is How Collaborative Learning Skills Benefit Today's Learners
Let's seek to understand more about the influence of collaborative learning activities and how they can benefit our learners' brains.
How Unstructured Learning Can Benefit Our Learners
What is “unstructured learning” and how can it lead to perhaps the most authentic educational experiences imaginable? Let’s explore more about it in this article and find out how it can be done.
How to Nurture Your Learners' Creativity (And Why You Need To)
What does it mean to be creative, and how do we ensure we're letting our learners exercise their creative abilities in ways that will serve them and the world?
The Most Effective Ways of Helping Learners Love Learning
Teachers love learning, and deep down, they want their learners to love it too. So the question is, how do we make that happen?
10 Ways to Teach Your Learners Effective Listening Skills
When it comes to teaching effective listening skills, it’s not so much about the ears as it is about being observant. How can we teach and model effective listening skills for our learners?