Ep.28 Teachers helping teachers
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Cherine Spirou and the team at the Lachlan Macquarie College works with hundreds of science teachers across NSW. Working in partnership with the Western Sydney University School of Science and...
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Top 3 learnings
1. Create a network. Surround yourself with people who have the same growth mindset as you! Your Professional Learning Network will be small to begin with, but it will grow.
2. Try integrating STEM into the timetable. It is quite an undertaking to mesh a genuine STEM-specific subject into a standard timetable, however the rewards could be huge. Just ensure to work teacher across the faculties to ensure that all curriculum outcomes are being met. This could be a genuine chance or a maker space!
3. Use failure as a teaching tool. Many guests have talked about this and without a doubt will do so again in the future! It’s when we’re vulnerable and reflective that we open up for new understanding.
About Cherine Spirou
Cherine is currently Head Teacher Science at Fairvale High School in Sydney and coordinator of Lachlan Macquarie College which is a virtual college specialising in promoting science and mathematics to students through enrichment programs and provides professional development of teachers. Her passion for science and education in general is one that she is proud of, as she believes that every student has a right to learn in a fun and safe environment. Currently she works with 13 staff and we have the largest faculty in the school with 23 senior science classes in Years 11 and 12. Cherine also coordinate STEM at Fairvale HS and has integrated STEM into the school timetable as a subject for Year 7 Gifted and Talented students as a trial in 2017 and expanding into 2018.
About the Lachlan Macquarie College
Lachlan Macquarie College is a centre of excellence in Science and Mathematics developing programs for secondary students to enhance their passion and knowledge in the two subjects. It also provides professional development for Science and Mathematics teachers across NSW to assist in the implementation of teaching and learning programs and focusing on improving student learning outcomes.
Contact details for Cherine Spirou
https://lachlanmacquariecollege.weebly.com/
https://twitter.com/CherineSpirou
https://www.facebook.com/groups/awesomenswscienceteachers/
cherine.spirou@det.nsw.edu.au
Contact Fizzics Education
Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191
STEM Teaching support resources
NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html
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