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Inquiry as an approach to teaching and learning has long been regarded as a powerful means not only to engage students, but as an approach that builds the critical skills, capabilities and dispositions for learning alongside a commitment to developing deep understanding across the curriculum. Inquiry is more than a way to plan and teach a ‘unit’. It is a stance taken by teachers and learners and a ‘way of being ‘ in the classroom that is truly transformative. This approach to teaching ignites a zest for learning driven by curiosity and collaboration as students explore questions of significance. In this highly practical workshop, Kath shares ways to design and facilitate learning engagements that value agency and engage, support and challenge learners to take their thinking deeper.

In this workshop, we will explore assessment practices that focuses on supporting growth, reflection, deep understanding and that help nurture assessment capable learners.  The aim of our day together is to  increase our repertoire of practices that build assessment in to our daily plans and to become more attuned to students thinking and levels of understanding

Are you ready to reinvigorate your practice and transform your classroom into a hub of engaged, curious learners? Join renowned educator and author Kath Murdoch for an inspiring and practical workshop designed to empower teachers and help create dynamic learning experiences in the classroom.

This workshop delves into effective facilitation, cultivating student agency and deep understanding. Kath will share her expertise in creating rich learning environments, posing thought-provoking questions, designing strategies that invite learners to think critically, creatively and reflectively, managing collaborative group work, and fostering meaningful reflection with students.

Whether you are an experienced educator, new to the profession, or simply seeking to enhance your existing skills, this workshop offers a valuable opportunity to learn from a leading expert and connect with fellow educators. Walk away reminded of the joy and satisfaction that teaching can bring together with practical tools, strategies and inspiration to create a classroom where students thrive as active, engaged learners.

n the contemporary classroom, educators work to help learners see themselves as capable, curious, resourceful individuals with a strong sense of agency.

There is growing evidence of the importance of nurturing the kinds of dispositions and skills associated with agency. Being curious, adventurous, resilient, coupled with the skills of self-management, collaboration, thinking, and communication are amongst what we can think of as ‘assets’ for learning. Growing these assets in our learners helps set them on a path to independence, contribution to community and a love of learning for life. 

These skills and dispositions do not grow by chance – they are best developed through an explicit, thoughtful, embedded approach that embodies an inquiry stance. The role of the educator is pivotal. In this wonderfully interactive and motivating workshop, Kath will draw upon her vast experience of introducing her ‘learning assets’ to schools all over the world and sharing really practical ways to effectively embed skills and dispositions for learning into our work with children and their families.