Featuring renowned expert Jim Knight
An intensive course for teachers (5-day) and school leaders (1-day) in September 2018Running in Australia for the first time
Jim Knight has spent more than two decades studying professional learning, effective teaching, and instructional coaching. He is a Research Associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning and the President of the Instructional Coaching Group. Jim has presented to more than 30,000 educators from six continents, and is coming to Melbourne to present a workshop at Brighton Grammar School.
Instructional Coaching Institute (5-day intensive)
Based on the content in Jim’s books, this workshop offers professional development addressing the following six areas:
1. Adult learning
2. An instructional coaching cycle
3. Using video recordings to gather data
4. Instructional practices described in an instructional playbook
5. Communication skills
6. Leadership skills.
Participants will receive the following materials:
- Better Conversations book and Reflection Guide
- The Impact Cycle Book and Reflection Guide
- High Impact Instruction Book and Workbooks
- Focus on Teaching Book
- Better Leaders Workbook
Date and Time
Monday 24 September – Friday 28 September
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am–4:00pm
Friday: 8:30am–3:00pm
Cost
$1750 per person (10% discount for groups of 5 or more)
Includes refreshments and lunch on each day.
Note: This is a cost-only price.
Bookings are now closed for the 5 day workshop
What School Leaders Need to Know About Coaching (1-day)
This course, designed specifically for school leaders, will introduce you to high-yield leadership strategies, including:
- Clearly seeing reality
- Identifying purpose
- Managing time
- Understanding and shaping culture
- Managing change
- Combining ambition with humility
You’ll walk away with the tools to apply these strategies in your daily life.
Participants will also receive a copy of Jim’s book, the Better Leaders Workbook.
Date and Time
Friday 28 September: 8:30am–3:00pm
Cost
$400 per person
Includes refreshments and lunch.
Note: This is a cost-only price.
Contact Kate Casey (Crowther Centre Manager) on (03) 8591 2208 or at crowther@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au