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4.5 per day PD HOURS

Event Details

09/05/2024

9.30am - 3.30pm - Log on between 9.15am and 9.30am Victorian Time

Live Streamed Webinar (Zoom)

Primary and secondary teachers, educational support staff, student managers and wellbeing staff

$279 + GST

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Booking Conditions

No applications for this program will be accepted after all vacancies have been filled. Unsuccessful applicants will have their monies refunded in full. Cancellation prior to two weeks before the program date (cut-off date) will incur a 15% service charge per applicant. This program will be payable in full for cancellations made on or after the cut-off date or for failure to attend the program. All cancellations must be in writing and emailed to us. In the event of insufficient applications this program will not proceed and registration monies be fully refunded. In the event of this program being cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances registration monies only will be refunded as Critical Agendas will not accept liability for the payment of any other associated costs. Critical Agendas reserves the right to vary the advertised programs prior to commencement. Please note Critical Agendas reserves the right to transfer participants from face to face to webinar format with price adjustments (if required), should minimum numbers not be met for face to face event

Empowering Student Leaders: How Teachers Can Ignite the Flame

This workshop will explore ways to identify and support student leaders to lead confidently and contribute positively as they lead others.

Key outcomes are:

Student Leadership in the School Context

  • Exploring how  Joseph Renzulli’s Houndstooth Model can guide student leadership development

Identifying Potential Student Leaders

  • Characteristics of Effective Student Leaders
  • Goal setting strategies for student leaders
  • Considering how to use Renzulli’s Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness to identify student leaders
  • Case studies to consider students with leadership potential

Practical Strategies for Skill Development

  • Communication Skills
  • Practical exercises: Role-playing to improve active listening and clear communication
  • Decision-making and Problem-Solving
  • Case study analysis: Teachers read and discuss scenarios that require decision-making skills
  • Conflict Resolution

Mentorship and Support

  • The Role of the Teacher-Mentor
  • Feedback and Encouragement

Implementation and Assessment

  • Developing an Implementation Plan
  • Evaluating outcomes
Presented by Critical Agendas

Pam Burton

Pam Burton’s interest, experience and expertise in educating students at all levels is reflected in her broad teaching and consultancy career. She is a celebrated presenter and author who works extensively with students, teachers and organisations in the areas of leadership, brain compatible learning, boys’ education, literacy, gifted education, creative and critical thinking, learning styles, multiple intelligences and cooperative learning. She has been a lecturer in Gifted Education at Deakin University, a presenter in the Bright Sparks and Women in Leadership programs and numerous other programs at Deakin University.

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Libby Fullard.

Just a big Thank you for giving us the opportunity to attend the Critical Agenda Workshop yesterday.  David presented a great program, lots of handy strategies and he was very engaging and supportive. Highly recommended.  I was very happy we did not have to do any Role play’s. 

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