The AISACT Celebrating Teaching and Learning Event

Edited on December 13, 2018

The annual AISACT Celebrating Teaching and Learning Event provides an opportunity to hear about and discuss the extensive range of teaching and learning projects and programs that have occurred in Member Schools. Participants come together and celebrate the successes enjoyed, challenges met and lessons learned.

2019 Celebrating Teaching and Learning Presentations

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Co-Design and Student Agency in Core PBL_Stephanie Spiller_CGGS

The MCC Instructional Coaching Journey_Loretta McNaught, Kyla Burch_Marist College Canberra

A Study in GRIT_Ben Harris_Burgmann Anglican School

AISACT NCCD Action Research Project_Jane Smith_Radford College

AISACT NCCD Action Research Project_Lisa HIvers, Linda Birzenieks_Galilee School

AISACT NCCD Action Research Project_Naomi Cole_Trinity Christian School

AISACT Evidence into Action project_Supporting Staff to Support Students_Luke Willsmore_Emmaus Christian School

AISACT Evidence into Action project_Designing the Marist Learning Principles_Liam Stakelum_Marist College Canberra

AISACT Evidence into Action project_Providing Real Time Feedback to Facilitate Growth_Marianne Geoghegan_St Edmund’s College

Incorporating Numeracy and ICT in English through Google Cardbard Virtual Reality_Jane Peadon_Daramalan College

Playing Maths in Year 4_Bruce Ferrington and Year 4 Team et al_Radford College Junior School

Studying in Jerusalen with the Gandel Holocaust Studies Program_Jocelyn James_ Covenant Christian School

Voice, Choice, Ownership – an example of agency in action_Nick Martin, Yr 6 Team et al_Radford College Junior School

Open Inquiry with CREST_Engagement in Science for All Students_Lesli Findlay_Covenant Christian School

Redefining Educational Success_Generating a Growth Narrative_Chris De Britt_Daramalan College

Spelling in Kindergarten_Antonella Sassu_Radford College Junior School

Unlocking Creativity_Katie Beresford_Trinity Christian School

Volunteering and Community Engagement in a Trauma Informed Learning Environment_Melissa Smith_Galilee School

Exploring Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy_Emily Begbie, PK Team et al_Radford College Junior School

 

 

 

‘The power of teachers investigating their own practice.’

‘Deeply encouraged by inspirational teachers, leaders and presenters who deliver programs and approaches that inject fuel into pedagogy and contribute strongly to the quality teaching and learning in the ACT Independent schools.’

 

2018 Celebrating Teaching and Learning Presentations

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Chris De Britt_Driving Improvements in Teaching and Learning_Daramalan College

Jane O’Brien_AD ASTRA Program_Canberra Girls Grammar School

Janelle Horsington and Mai Vannavong_Portfolios in Languages_Canberra Girls Grammar School

Jocelyn James_Fostering Disagreement and Discussion in the Classroom_Covenant Christian School

Leanne McKenzie_Visual Thinking Strategies_Burgmann Anglican School

Lesli Findlay _Engagement in Science_Covenant Christian School

Lucy Cronan_Mentoring Early Career Teachers_Daramalan College

Matthew Calder, Donella Walker, Leigh Southwell_Global Water Issues Project_St Edmunds College

Melissa Musgrove_X2STEM_Canberra Girls Grammar School

Ruby Barber and Messina_Building a Maths Bridge between Primary and Secondary School_Canberra Grammar School

Sophie Peacock, Jenny Missen, Bronwyn Milgate_General Capabilities Observations_Daramalan College

 

‘There is much to celebrate in regards to the quality of teachers in AISACT schools.’

‘Lots of food for thought about great practice within schools.’

 

2017 Celebrating Teaching and Learning Presentations

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Breaking Patterns – Canberra Christian School

Entrepreneurs It’s Your Move – Canberra Girls Grammar School

Little Scientist STEM for ELC – Canberra Girls Grammar School

Participating in the Youth Parliament for Sustainability – Trinity Christian School

reSolve – Maths by Inquiry – Radford College and Canberra Girls Grammar School

Using movie stimulus and story maps in Geography – Canberra Girls Grammar School

‘I enjoyed the event and seeing colleagues, old and new, and from mine and other Independent Schools. What a positive time for us all.’

 

2016 Celebrating Teaching and Learning Presentations

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AISACT – Leadership and Innovation in Education – International Study Tour – Tim McNevin

Brindabella Christian College – The Thinking Frames Approach – Felicity McLure

Burgmann Anglican School – 3D Printing Program – Year 6 medal task – Belinda Chant and Alex Acworth

Canberra Girls Grammar School – English Genius Hour – Geoff Piggott

Canberra Girls Grammar School – Introducing STEM to an already crowed curriculum – Yvonne McGarry and Nicole Mackey

Canberra Montessori School – 3D Printing Program – Simple Machines – Tom Ransom and Vic Micallef

Daramalan College – Emerging Leaders – Health and Physical Education – Transitioning to the Aus Curriculum – Roy Jaques

Radford College – Building ICT Capability to adapt, evolve and innovate – Matthew Heinrich

The Anglican School Googong – Authentic Assessment for Authentic Learning – Ian Hewitt and Claire Dalziel