Posts by Brendan

Zooming out to Zoom in on Elaboration Theory

Elaboration Theory is an instructional design theory that is more than just zooming out and then zooming[…]

Can students learn effectively from home?

This article looks at the difficulties that schools and families face during remote learning, as well as[…]

Teacher attitudes towards professional learning

Teachers are passionate about learning, but not necessarily good at it. School leaders need to create the[…]

Teaching purposefully in physical education

Teaching purposefully means taking the time to think about what you want the students to be learning[…]

How to create a positive classroom culture

Part 1 – Curriculum design for the whole person Part 2 – Overcoming the barriers to learning:[…]

How I am teaching with more purpose and meaning this year – Part 1: Curriculum design for the whole person

In schools, we can fall into the trap of working in silos. That might be individually, only[…]

Why we need systems to optimise learning

When you sign up to become a teacher, no-one ever tells you that one of the most[…]

How the Dunning-Kruger Effect continues to get me!

Have you ever walked into a cafe and been disappointed with the service and overall experience? You[…]

Bring the cafe to the classroom

My happy place to go to is the cafe. I love sitting down with my strong flat[…]

Why Australian education needed COVID-19

Despite most people having devices that can (literally) answer any question asked of it within a couple[…]