Skills Based Access to Learning Based
Our two days of "Future Reading Learning" allowed colleagues to learn from their peers. It was wonderful to see the skills available on site, and gratifying to have my own workshop attended by staff I work with. Preparation for this involved 8 hours of workshops with Claire Peet from PD Academia.
An online seminar with a number of sessions that look at how AI is being used, or is anticipated to be being used in schools, and the common concerns and pitfalls attached. The discussions centred around policy, but the examples were more about practice.
An online module looking at ensuring students are noticed and responded to appropriately, should any protection concerns arise.
The 'whole school' peer observation days are wonderful opportunities to see how staff in other areas of the school are connecting with students.
Due to timetabling (and being on the 5th floor) I have not yet had visitors on these days, but many on others.
An online seminar that discussed the various ways in which Media Literacy is an integral component of student well-being and critical thinking. Directly relevant to the challenges being faced by staff currently as to how to best ensure authentic learning and assessment practises for students who see grades as more important than personal development.
Between 4-6 hours per fortnight of meetings to understand and discuss system requirements for reporting and planning, individual and cohort student needs particular to the moment, and department and section plans for the future.
Additionally: Personal reading and discussions with helpful staff (thanks Chelsea!) about CAS requirements and procedures.
100 hours - Korean Language & Culture - This was a personal interest, but also a way to integrate more with some of the international students in my school.
Over 100 hours learning Te Reo Māori me ngā Tikanga, so as to better support the learning of all ākonga, but particularly tangata whenua.
Spanish IGCSE - While working in Peru. A personal goal to see how much Spanish I had picked up, even without formal instruction.