The ANSN has been at the forefront of IWB training in Victoria with over 600 teachers taking part since the work began in 2007. The network fosters a cooperative learning environment based on an action research approach to learning.

The ANSN is continuing its series of successful IWB hubs in Victoria in 2010.

Cognitive CoachingSM was co-developed by Art Costa and Robert Garmston, who define it as “a set of strategies, a way of thinking and a way of working that invites self and others to shape and reshape their thinking and problem solving capacity” (Center for Cognitive Coaching; www.cognitivecoaching.com). Cognitive CoachingSM training focuses on the maps and tools needed to mediate another’s thinking. The metaphor of maps and tools is used to indicate the dynamic, individualised way in which coaching takes place.

The aim of the hub is to enable groups of teachers from interested schools to design engaging and rigorous learning experiences for their students, whilst supporting one another in the learning. 

The hub caters for teachers in primary, secondary and special settings.

After a successful first session we are now enrolling for program 2.

**** Please note that the dates have changed for this hub - The first two days are now 20th and 21st of July.

The Australian National Schools Network would like to invite all interested teachers (P-12) to participate in the Dimensions of Learning (DoL) Introductory hub in Rockhampton.

Coaching has grown rapidly in Australia (particularly Victoria and Tasmania). Training has just been completed in the Northern Territory and will be in Adelaide also in August. The Brisbane training scheduled to begin in May 2010 has now been delayed, as feedback from schools within Education Queensland suggests that schools would like to commit to the 8 day training but due to a number of other systematic priorities at the same time are having difficulties in releasing key staff members.  The Brisbane cognitiv coaching will now be split over 2 school years, with the first 4 days of training being held 25th -28th of October and the remaining 4 days will be held in term 1 of 2011.

The training is for eight days and is a hands on, reflective process where participants construct meaning of a cognitive coach within a school context. Participants practice and internalise effective strategies which provide educators with skills and dispositions to build high levels of communication for supporting colleagues in leadership teams, coaching partnerships, mentoring relationships or teaching related issues. In fact the power of the training is how applicable the knowledge and skills are to any context an educator may be working in, including both personal and educational context. The work was pioneered by Bob Garmston and Art Costa and can be further viewed on the following site www.cognitivecoaching.com .

Cognitive CoachingSM training focuses on the maps and tools needed to mediate another’s thinking.The metaphor of maps and tools is used to indicate the dynamic, individualised way in which coaching takes place. A coach is equipped with maps and tools which s/he uses to assist the person being coached in “navigating” the territory of his/her thinking. Each coach uses the maps and tools in slightly different ways, but always focuses on mediating thinking.

The ANSN has been at the forefront of IWB training in Victoria with over 600 teachers taking part since the work began in 2007. The network fosters a cooperative learning environment based on an action research approach to learning.

The ANSN is continuing its series of successful IWB hubs in Victoria in 2010.

There are several professional learning opportunities in terms 2 and 3, in Darwin, for participants who wish to explore the Dimensions of Learning Framework.  For registration please contact Tina Doe or use the fax back registration form on the appropriate attached flyer.  We are exploring the potential for DoL hubs in Alice Springs so register your interest with Tina via return email or phone if this is your situation.

The Australian National Schools Network would like to invite all interested teachers (P-12) to participate in the Dimensi

Cognitive CoachingSM training focuses on the maps and tools needed to mediate another’s thinking.The metaphor of maps