Marymount Staff Forum - Teaching and learning by https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching en-us 2016-12-12 00:21:06 UTC 2017-02-12 04:58:30 UTC hello@padlet.com matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143027699 https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching]]> 2016-12-12 00:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143027699 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143027854 Will there be time to learn from each other and share pedagogy well before 2019?
With all the work we have put into UBDs, will we be able to honour them?
What will happen to the resources that support our learning?
When and how will curriculum be addressed as a new staff?
What will be the process for addressing learning in the new environment?
What extra-curricular opportunities will there be? A pro-involvement in sport for girls.
Class sizes?



Other
Why haven't we been involved in the planning of buildings at the new campus?


]]> 2016-12-12 00:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143027854 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143027867 Teaching and learning
-can there be some type of committee set up from next year to develop curriculum?
- how will a curriculum suited for girls be maintained at SHC?
-iPads?
- will the facilities cater for girls and will current staff get to have  a say on this?
- what happens to our ubds?
- what happens to groups like enviro group/shakare? Girls that may not be interested in just sport ?
- year 7 Canberra trip?
-what about programs we spent all this time on like IRL, school wide pedagogy does it all continue?

]]> 2016-12-12 00:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143027867 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143027884 With languages, are both school going to be aligning with the Australian curriculum's precinct that ALL students study a language until end of year 9?
I believe the Middle school have been able to avoid this so far by doing Cultural studies]]> 2016-12-12 00:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143027884 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028070 Will the girls have the opportunity to have single gender class for science and maths class as they may find the boys intimidating in these classes? 

Will teachers be asked to teach out off there preferred teaching area? 
]]> 2016-12-12 00:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028070 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028085 When will we be consulted on our pedagogy and how that will be accommodated in new learning spaces?
When will we be consulted on our teaching preferences?
What about staff satisfaction... There is a risk we will be forced to take a job teaching in areas we are not comfortable in and therefore staff morale and job satisfaction will be affected.
When and how will curriculum mapping take place? Textbook access? Class novels? 
What in-class ESO support will continue?
What diagnostic tests can we continue doing e.g. MYAT, PAT to help us support student learning?
How is the timetable going to be constructed eg compulsory language in year 9? Electives? Equal access to typically gendered subjects e.g. Food tech and textiles and wood tech?
Just what classes are segregated?]]> 2016-12-12 00:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028085 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028115 Facilities...will we be teaching in transportables in 2019?
Staff room space?
Staff study/work spaces?
IPads?
Do we get given chrome book (and PD on how to use it)?
What technology will we be using at Marymount in the next couple of years (eg iPads vs chrome books)
Marymount staff need proper consultation about any building works, renovations, new building etc. 
What facilities and resources can we take (including filing cabinets, sewing machines, kitchen, scientific and musical instruments etc)
Healthy eating in the canteen??
]]> 2016-12-12 00:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028115 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028145 Questions on teaching and learning-  staff forum

Research has proven middle school and single gender classes proven successful. What provisions will be made for single gender classes?

MArymount/SHCM with different pedagogical understanding, where do we start? Different starting points this is a concern.

Pedagogy discussions around iPad and chrome books is important, has this IT decision been made or will the consultation process be honored?

Single gender classes? Which and what/ subjects? Year level considerations?
What will class sizes be?

Marymount has a more instrumental/orchestral program this needs to be a focus to be inclusive of all, as girls instrumental choices are different and supported.

Parents at the forums were concerned about continued rigour, programs, planned activities, excursions etc will these continue 2018 and beyond. Staff also echo these concerns at Marymount forum today.

Is this information going to be considered?]]> 2016-12-12 00:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028145 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028181 How will mobile technology be embraced in learning given the very large differences between iPad and Chromebook. 
Will there be consideration of the iPad's capabilities?

If girls are to bring their iPads to the Middleschool, how will this look when boys and girls have access to very different capabilities?

Will WiFi and networking be significantly improved to handle load?]]> 2016-12-12 00:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028181 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028471 1) Will iPads be phased out and Google Chrome phased in?
2) Will resource/ budgeting be restricted from next year? 
3) Will equipment and resources stay at current site or will  it go to SHC for eg SHC do not have Self Defence bags, Archery equipment, little Annie's .
4) will UBds disappear? 

Considerations:

1) Experience and specialty in teaching classes be considered?

Opportunities:

1)  Will learning support be included at SHC in the same depth as we have now. ]]> 2016-12-12 00:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028471 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028543 Questions on other/ facilities-  staff forum

How much collaboration or consultation in the design and process will Marymount staff have.  Can you release the draft plan for buildings so we can feed back changes.

Music area - SHC is sub standard.  Will this be improved to support a more orchestral focus as well as greater numbers of girls learning and wider range of instruments? 

Instrumental tutors from Marymount to come over as well?

Will the music room be located on the ground to facilitate better access and movement of bulky and heavy orchestral instruments without injury to staff and students - perhaps a 2 tonne hydrolic lift.  Also a close carpark for carting equipment to and from the instrument repairs shop as orchestral instruments need continual maintenance.]]> 2016-12-12 00:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028543 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028560 What is effective middle-schooling pedagogy for both girls and boys?
When will collaboration start between the two colleges around Pedagogy and meeting the needs of both girls and boys?
What consultation will take place with MM staff before any decisions are made about technology to be used in 2018 and beyond?
Is SHC committed to opening up the IT platform to meet the Learning Needs of all students?
When will joint PD take place between staff from both colleges ?
What does research tell us about the Teaching and Learning for coed and single-gender students?]]> 2016-12-12 00:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028560 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028575 Memorial bench
Gunther's stained glass windows, from the original site
Prizes such as the Garry Martin Performing Arts Award?
]]> 2016-12-12 00:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143028575 matt_richards https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143030371 How do we preserve and merge our current good practices?
Will iPads still be used ]]> 2016-12-12 01:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143030371 An Arts Perspective Facilities: Room size for use and suitability needs discussion Access to rooms for equipment and specific specialty needs – large musical instruments. All new facilities to be built for specialist areas and girls? Or will we be using the existing Middle school facilities? Girls toilets – where? What about all our school art and commissioned sculptures? Are the facilities up to the demands of our established learning pedagogy and co-curricular programmes – e.g space for instruments, access, grand piano and timpani, other? Safety in manual handling a big issue – especially the music area lugging items upstairs (new ground floor and/or a large lift). Instrument storage – more instruments - will there be enough space? Additional instrumental teaching space for all the additional music tutors Will the music tutors also be invited to come across as they know the girls and also have a strong connection to the feeder schools! It’s also a large part of their income. Resources??? Their future . . . ? Until end of 2018 and beyond? Need these up until the school closes! What’s going with us? We have very different music programmes and the excellence the girls have developed will disappear! SHC music programme doesn't support the same goals and mission in music Where is the specific drama space?? Storage and resources and other? Dance teacher. . . . ? Middle school taught by senior dance teacher? Any need for a teacher from Marymount? Same for all specialist teachers . . . are we needed????? EXTREMELY WORRIED and ANXIOUS about this. What about our resources – we need to know NOW. . . e.g. grand piano, other. Kept here, sold to fund or relocated? We would like to see the draft building plans for suggested improvements for specific specialist learning areas and their associated needs. Other concerns or questions? Single gender or mixed for arts areas? Drama prefers Year 7 and 8 as single gender. . . due to confidence and boys dominating Music tutors – all looking for other work now. We could lose some very good instructors if no assurance is given soon. How will we staff this in a school with 2 years to go! No one will see it as a viable position to work in. . . . https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143500880 2016-12-13 22:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/143500880 How will all of MMC's work on Student Voice be incorporated at SHC? https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/153251748 Enviro group
MLG
YEP group
SHAKARE group
Peer mentoring group
BSLS
C.I.A.]]> 2017-02-12 04:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/153251748 What Data Collection has taken place at SHC in 2016? https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/153251773 Eg:
- WHITS
- CCQ
- PAT
- Wellbeing surveys
- Learning Links surveys

]]> 2017-02-12 04:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/153251773 as a commitment to Gender-based learning, when will the IT platform at SHC be opened up to include Mac, iPad etc as well as Chrome? https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/153251838 2017-02-12 04:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/matt_richards/mc_teaching/wish/153251838