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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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