John Fleming class modelling 9C

Engaging in professional discussions is an imperative way to develop and learn as an educator. Working with John Fleming has certainly made me evaluate and improve my professional knowledge and practice, and the educational outcomes of students.

Today was a huge day for my students and for me personally as John Fleming modelled a daily writing warm up with my students.

After practising with writing warm ups for a Semester now, my students had a good understanding of complex sentence development, and using visual prompts to kickstart their creative flair.

Using this terrific experience, I can help develop other writing warm ups for Middle Years staff and work on the implementation of this throughout the curriculum.

I will keep posted on the development of these warm ups.

Proficient Standards

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice Contribute to collegial discussions and apply constructive feedback from colleagues to improve professional knowledge and practice.

6.4 Apply professional learning and improve student learning Undertake professional learning programs designed to address identified student learning needs.

7.4 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice.