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The EC Premium Content Insider – November 2023 edition

In November, we're shining the spotlight on some awesome Content Partners including SharingStories Foundation, our First Nations representation. As the year draws to a close, dive in to our featured playlist full of teacher wellness strategies.

Emma Benns, Content Manager

2023-12-01

Meet some of our fabulous Content Partners!

Real Schools

Real Schools is dedicated to elevating school culture by emphasising Committed Teachers, Caring Students, and Connected Communities. Their online professional learning courses, led by founder Adam Voigt, guide educators to achieve school success by focusing on these key elements. By recognising the inevitability of conflicts in classrooms, the courses promote restorative practices as an alternative to punitive measures, fostering relationship-building, harm repair, and community cohesion. By participating in Real Schools' courses, teachers gain valuable insights to make a meaningful impact on their school's overall atmosphere and student experience.

SharingStories

SharingStories Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation with a predominantly First Nations board, collaborates with First Nations communities across Australia to safeguard and enhance language, stories, and cultural heritage. Working with 17 language groups since 2012, the foundation utilises art, new media, and vibrant technologies to record, interpret, and share cultural knowledge. The foundation offers a course focusing on using their Cultural Scan and Five Pillars Framework to assess and analyse current school practices affecting educational outcomes for First Nations students, community engagement, and the employment/retention of First Nations staff. Participants will reflect on strategies to improve the engagement and academic achievement of First Nations students, culminating in the development of a comprehensive school action plan promoting staff cultural responsiveness, creating culturally safe learning environments, fostering community partnerships, and enhancing cultural awareness and respect within the school community.

Conexiones

Conexiones: The Learning Sciences Platform, spearheaded by co-founder and Harvard University Extension School instructor Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, pioneers an interdisciplinary approach to advancing learning sciences. Tokuhama-Espinosa presents two transformative courses at the intersection of neuroscience and teaching. In the first, she delves into six universally confirmed principles about the brain, guiding educators on practical applications for student-teacher interactions and teaching methodologies. The second course focuses on dispelling learning myths, equipping teachers at all levels with essential tools to modernise practices using insights from the learning sciences. Conexiones, with its international team, remains a global leader in enhancing educational quality, offering expertise in skills development, research, and advisory services.

BTS Spark

BTS Spark, a not-for-profit education coaching practice embedded in the award-winning global leadership consultancy BTS, is dedicated to supporting school leaders and educators worldwide. With highly qualified leadership coaches, BTS Spark collaborates with schools, universities, education departments, and professional associations globally. Presenting over a dozen courses on EC Premium, BTS Spark features renowned educators like John Hattie, Pasi Sahlberg, Peter DeWitt, and Andy Hargreaves. Operating in Australia, the UK, the US, and Canada, BTS Spark's global coach team spans 37 countries, offering support to education leaders across six continents and in 34 languages.

The Centre for Transformative Teaching and Learning

The Centre for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL) envisions a world where teachers comprehend each student's learning brain, striving to elevate teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Established in 2011, CTTL ensures St. Andrew’s PS-12 teachers receive training in Mind, Brain, and Education Science. Recognised globally, CTTL joined Research Schools International in 2013 and received the IMBES Mission Award in 2016. Their three courses on EC Premium address critical aspects of effective teaching: the first focuses on creating a safe and inclusive learning culture; the second emphasises redesigning classrooms for optimal student engagement; and the third encourages a fundamental mindset shift by aligning teaching roles with neuroscience principles, fostering transformation in how educators approach teaching and learning.

This month’s Featured Playlist

Our Featured Playlists are included in all schools’ Learning Hubs and are a great way to see a variety of high-quality content from different providers, all with just one click!

As the school year draws to a close and we find ourselves busy with events and even prepping for 2024, we must take time to ensure our wellbeing is at the forefront. The courses curated for the Protecting Your Wellbeing playlist will help you discover the keys to prioritising mental and physical health. Offering expert insights on nurturing educator wellbeing, combating burnout, embracing self-care, implementing psychological first aid, practising mindfulness and yoga, mastering time management, and more, this playlist equips you with essential tools and strategies to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Take a proactive step towards investing in your wellbeing, unlocking benefits not only for yourself but also for your students.

School Spotlight

At Urangan State High School, the staff ensures a safe, supportive, and inclusive culture that fosters a sense of belonging and purpose for all; enabling them to celebrate successes as members of a dynamic, cohesive community. In doing this, Urangan helps to discover the best within all students through high-quality educational and social experiences that expose them to new ideas, new ways, and new possibilities – ultimately supporting every student to have opportunities for ‘what comes next’.

The EC Premium initiative for Urangan State High School is designed to aid staff in fulfilling this mission and is structured around three primary pillars: Urangan’s Just Cause, the AITSL Teaching Standards, and Growth Objectives for all school staff.
Urangan State High is set to launch EC Premium with its entire staff in January 2024, and we’re excited to stand by them as strategic partners in this educational journey.