Rod Nancarrow

Educators SA Executive Director

[ABC Education @ABCEducationAU]

Finnish educator @pasi_sahlberg has studied education systems, analysed education policies and advised education reforms around the world. He has 3 ideas to make Australian primary schools better and fairer places: https://t.co/rWmglJU6UA

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

1/7 As the years go by, fewer educators hear about one of the most important research findings of the 20th century, known as the Eight-Year Study.
Back in the '30s, 30 high schools around the U.S. turned traditional practice on its head, especially for college-bound students...

[Rod Nancarrow @rodnanc]

Distorted reports keep coming. This one will make you livid https://t.co/rbCJEpVJh8 via @AustAssocResEd

[Educators SA @educators_sa]

Join us for our Preschool Curriculum Resources and Early Learning Strategy Conference which aims to assist you in staying up to date with Early Learning Strategy initiatives that will support your work in preschools. Register now >> https://t.co/Uogcm7EMek

[Educators SA @educators_sa]

Join us for our Australian Curriculum Conference, which aims to help boost your curriculum planning with practical ideas and explore the thinking behind the recently released curriculum resources. Primary focus 12th of Oct, Secondary focus 14th of Oct >>https://t.co/Uogcm7EMek

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

Of course I (and many others) have written extensively about why both grades and tests are inherently problematic. What makes the Maehr & Midgley observation so important is they're saying evidence shows that even authentic forms of assessment derail learning if they're overdone.

[Educators SA @educators_sa]

How has the pandemic affected the mental health of your students? Prioritise mental health in your school and participate in Mental Health Responder Training for primary school teachers, support staff or primary school leaders. Find out more >> https://t.co/imiDCweuNG

[SACE Board of SA @saceboard]

PRESCIENT EVENT: Join us for the Student Agency in Education professional learning event as Charles Leadbeater and the panel provide practical insights about activating and embracing student agency into learning design. Find out more and book today: https://t.co/at0DuQhFK4

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

An example of the sort of nonsense that's published (& then uncritically summarized by reporters) once "good teaching" is simply assumed to mean high test scores. Challenge that dubious premise and the whole edifice - e.g., that high-quality instruction is unpleasant - collapses:

[Educators SA @educators_sa]

If you want to further develop yourself as an educator, network, engage in professional learning, share resources, and stay up to date with the latest research, check out our association directory
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[Rachel Wilson @RachelWilson100]

Hear, hear, imagine having student wellbeing at the centre of education policy ⁦@smh⁩ ⁦@pasi_sahlberg⁩ ⁦@PiccoliMp⁩ ⁦@hwb_au⁩ #educhat https://t.co/U3X1kQj4XI

[Educators SA @educators_sa]

👉 Have you followed us yet on LinkedIn?
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[Educators SA @educators_sa]

Join Educators SA for First Aid trainings to
suit all needs. We are offering 3 trainings in 1 day-
choose to stay for a part of or the whole day depending
on your training needs.👉 Register at https://t.co/ePQyKOkuwI
21july

[Jenny Gore @Jennygore4]

New Op-Ed coauthored with @nicolemockler in @smh. Teachers and teaching alone cannot fix our broken system.

https://t.co/7JcGYa94Ye

[Educators SA @educators_sa]

Join Jack Buckskin and HASS SA for a seminar about the importance of Kaurna Language in this special session held during NAIDOC Week (3-10 July: “We all must continue to Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up”) 👉 Register at https://t.co/yDk38eDSrV

[Rod Nancarrow @rodnanc]

Worth a read - young teachers are choosing to leave the profession in numbers. Blaming teacher quality and an almost solitary focus on NAPLAN results have led to many poor policy decisions over the past 15 years. Time to listen to educator professionals https://t.co/rhFmlEBlo8

[Educators SA @educators_sa]

HASS SA in conjunction with the Commissioner for Children and Young People and the Department for Education, is pleased to co-host a series of Civics and Citizenship online, free, professional learning sessions for all teachers - years 7 to 12.

[Educators SA @educators_sa]

Join ATOM SA for drinks, chats and fun at Ouncer Bar this Friday.
Please RSVP before the 22nd of June.

🗓️ When — Friday 24th of June
🕑 Time — 4pm to 5pm
🚩 Where — Ounce Bar at Imperial Measures Distilling
👉 RSVP [email protected]

[William Doyle @williamdoylenyc]

URGENT - FOR EVERY PARENT, TEACHER AND CHILD: to stop permanent damage to children's eyes, reduce academic pressure and near work, send students outside for much more of the school day.
https://t.co/pePEhFbizA
@Screensandkids @pasi_sahlberg @DianeRavitch @drmikehynes @John_Merrow

[Jayne.Heath @JayneHeath20]

@BBoyerMP outlines his commitment to school leaders voice & views shaping policy, beyond consultation.