James Dobson
James Dobson is a Foundation teacher and Learning Specialist at Tylden Primary School in the Macedon Ranges. James has worked with students from a diverse range of backgrounds in Victoria and the Northern Territory. During his time in the NT, he implemented a range of Direct Instruction programs and became an accredited DI trainer. He is a finalist for the Outstanding Primary Teacher award as a part of the 2022 Victorian Education Excellence Awards. James is passionate about ensuring that all students receive a quality education. This begins by laying a solid foundation.
James blogs about education at https:// layingthefoundations.weebly.com/
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM Melbourne Time
Laying Mathematical Foundations - Maths Network
Session Outline
The Science of Learning is revolutionising Reading instruction. In contrast, the impact of the Science of Learning has been limited in a Maths space dominated by mindsets, productive struggle and rich tasks.
In this session James will take us through the structure of a typical Maths lesson in his class. He will demonstrate how using a Revise-Learn-Apply framework supports student learning. James will unpack how employing a Science of Learning approach, coupled with high expectations, allows teachers to build a strong foundation for their students.
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM AEDT (Melbourne Time)
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Our network convenors
Sacha Giurietto is the Leading Teacher at Pleasant Street Primary School in Ballarat, Victoria. She is passionate about leading evidence-based teaching in Literacy and Numeracy and driving whole-school school change. Sacha has been involved in the Science of Learning Leadership Accelerator, Ochre Education and Bastow Unlocking Potential.
Dr Nathaniel Swain is a teacher, instructional coach and researcher. He works in the primary school sector supporting schools to continue their Science of Learning journeys. With expertise in linguistics and cognitive science, Dr Swain’s mission is for all students to develop “life-changing” language and literacy skills, through effective and engaging teaching. To this end, he founded Think Forward Educators, a national community of educators who see “education for all” as a means to social equity.