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Cognitive Load Theory and Collaborative Tasks

Cognitive Load Theory and Collaborative Tasks

31/03/2019 3 comments

Cognitive load theory is the theory relating to the limits of working memory and the points at which learning is interrupted because the task is applying too large a load on the cognitive activity. There has been heaps of research around this theory and today I want to focus on the relationship between cognitive load […]

Daniel Jackson31/03/2019 3 comments
Daniel Jackson
The importance of goal setting for teacher professional learning

The importance of goal setting for teacher professional learning

26/03/2019 1 comment

Goal setting for teachers is vital to professional growth and to help foster an attitude and culture of life-long learning.  Throughout my career I have frequently set goals for myself as a teacher. Though at first this was forced upon me by my school, I have come to see it as a vital aspect of […]

Daniel Jackson26/03/2019 1 comment
Daniel Jackson
Australian Teaching Standards

Australian Teaching Standards

03/02/2019 0 comments

The Australian National Teaching Standards were published in 2011 and are now a vital aspect of teacher training and development across the country. The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) have produced a large number of resources and tools to help teachers to become familiar with these standards and learn how to use […]

Daniel Jackson03/02/2019 0 comments
Daniel Jackson
The importance of new teacher induction

The importance of new teacher induction

20/01/2019 0 comments

The importance of new teacher induction cannot be overestimated. Across Australia, we have a major issue with new teachers dropping out of the profession in as little as 5 years. Currently, our stats tell us that it is around 25% of new teachers that are dropping out. One way to help reduce this drop-out rate […]

Daniel Jackson20/01/2019 0 comments
Daniel Jackson
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