WALKER LEARNING OVERVIEW (Years 3 to 6) (Online Event)
If you are ready to examine how to extend the Walker Learning pedagogy into the middle and upper primary years, then join us from the comfort of your living room, garden or even your work environment for the NEW online delivery our Walker Learning OVERVIEW.
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WALKER LEARNING OVERVIEW (Years 3-6)
If you are ready to examine how to extend Walker Learning from Investigations and inquiry learning into the middle and upper primary years, then join us for our online delivery of the Walker Learning OVERVIEW (years 3-6.
This PD explores the specific stages of development relevant to children (8-12 years) in the middle and upper years of primary school as they mature. It includes tangible suggestions on what teachers can do, through the Walker Learning pedagogy, to help students develop a healthy self-esteem, a sense of competence as well as a sense of belonging.
Fundamental to the Walker Learning pedagogy is that opportunities for the development of the whole child are authentic, relevant, and meaningful for all children regardless of their age, culture, family context, socioeconomic background, or geographical location. Building children into confident and engaged learners who have a strong sense of wellbeing and identity as well as being connected to and contribute to the world they live in are crucial at every stage of life. This dynamic webinar introduces the key elements of Walker Learning pedagogy in the middle and upper primary, through presentation slides and professional discussion with our consultants.
By attending this Professional Development session, you will:
- Review the developmental milestones of the 8-12 year age group
- Learn about the philosophy of Walker Learning and the research behind it
- Consider how to create engaging classrooms for the middle and upper years
- Explore Walker Learning practices including: Class Meetings, Clinic groups, Communication boards, Education Research Projects and shared learning
- Be introduced to the basics of Walker Learning Planning and Documentation tools (Years 3-6)
- Have opportunity to join in professional dialogue and ask questions from Walker Learning experts
- Be informed of Implementation strategies for schools
This half-day session is suitable for teachers and leaders from schools implementing Walker Learning and wanting to continue the pedagogy through to the middle and upper years of primary, as inquiry learning. This session will conclude with an audience Q&A.
Engagement Matters by Kathy Walker and Shona Bass complements this Professional Learning webinar and can be purchased from ACER (Australian Council of Educational Research).
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*Online or face to face customised Walker Learning Overviews for individual schools or teams, can be arranged on request. Twilight sessions are available.
Australian Professional Teaching Standards: APTS –1.2, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1,4.2, 5.4, 6.2
The Walker Learning Pathway
The Walker Learning Approach is a journey and is best implemented through a pathway of PD modules which can be attended online or delivered as customised sessions to your school.