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The Lighthouse School practicum was one of the most
successful professional development exercises that has ever been offered to
teachers! It was successful because it combined classroom visits, teaching
and learning theory, practical activities and reflection time. It involved
practising teachers and students presenting their knowledge to practising
teachers. Sharing of current knowledge, demonstrating techniques and
management practices and developing professional networks were just some of
the outcomes of this extremely worthwhile exercise.
The practicum
allowed the Lighthouse
School to share their
models of powerful teaching and learning practices and continuing change
journey. Participants had the chance to observe classroom practice, talk to
teachers and students about learning and explore current learning theory.
Participation in
practicums allowed educators to observe, share, discuss and reflect upon:
- Current pedagogy and
learning theories in practice
- The integration of
learning technologies to support and enhance powerful teaching and
learning
- Strategies, tools and
activities fostering Higher Order Thinking
- Explicit links between
practice, theory and the Northern Territory Curriculum Framework
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