Jacques du Toit

Teachers do a lot more for students than simply teaching the “lesson.”  Their impact cannot reduced to a job description.  It’s certainly not able to be captured by a social media post.  But if you work in a school… you get it.

There are some great YouTube channels for history topics, but they are often hard to find. The best channels cover a wide range of historical events and cater to different interests and learning levels. Here are our top picks: historyskills.com/favourites/you…

We are so excited to have this amazing line up of seven remarkable First Nations peoples for Series 13 #GameChangers, “Tell Your Story” where we unpack Voice. Let’s Go! #VoteYes

So many teachers are not okay, but, because they keep showing up, keep smiling and keep quiet— everyone thinks they are just fine.

Universities bypass ATARs as record number of students receive early offers smh.com.au/national/nsw/u…

We shouldn’t punish kids for being kids. If they sit in desks too long, don’t be surprised if they get fidgety or talkative. Yes, there’s a time & place for quiet learning. But we need more time & places for kids to play, move, socialize & be kids. That's how they naturally learn

A low ATAR does not mean poor performance at university. "we need to broaden access to university beyond the narrow confines of the ATAR, and allow education to play the role it should always play, as an equalising force in an unequal world." smh.com.au/national/nsw/a… #education

It’s time a “badging” approach is used in schools to replace traditional grades. "Seat time, and the way we currently measure what goes on during that seat time, doesn’t accurately show what skills students master." gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/22/08/…

We have a number of positions currently advertised as the school is expanding and developing into different areas. If you are interested or know anyone looking to work at an innovative and forward thinking school on the Gold Coast check out positions here: lnkd.in/gzwHY_pG

Potentially unpopular opinion: if you can’t teach the whole curriculum without homework, your curriculum is the problem. Kids aren’t“quiet quitting” by expecting to only do work @ school. After 7-8 hrs of work, they should expect to protect their peace & find joy when they leave

When people are in a "Learning Zone" they get "complex and innovative work done." Ideas via @AmyCEdmondson #Sketchnote via @tnvora

Twitter family: I am looking for some inspiring female principals to feature on the Principals of Success Podcast. Share some names with me 🎙️🙂

Students are constantly feeling rushed. Before they’re able to master a skill or concept, they get assessed and are told to move on. It leads to high anxiety and a low sense of self worth. We need to worry less about “staying on pace” and care more about depth of understanding.

What makes a student essay sound more academic? One of the things a student can do is to carefully incorporate the evaluation of historical sources into their argument. Here is some helpful advice on how to do this well, with examples: historyskills.com/source-critici…

@cpaterso @adolesuccess Great catching up @cpaterso and that you got to experience Gold Coast winter😀. #welldonewallabies

Thanks @adolesuccess for a great conference. Nice to see the focus on thinking and relational connections, and pleased to be at a conference with presentations from educators, for educators. Cool to catch up with @jdtriver #ozcas22 #gothewallabies

Excited to hear from @madonnamking and Rebecca Sparrow at @adolesuccess #ozcas22

A wonderful afternoon session by @DFalecki to energise the conference, challenge ideas and make us think. #ozcas22

Currently facilitating a workshop for @adolesuccess based on my ‘Who is going to teach the kids?’ post earlier this year: gettingsmart.com/2022/03/29/who… Lots has happened in education since I wrote the post! Here are my slides: slideshare.net/cpaterso/who-i… #OZCAS22

Ready for another keynote … this time for @adolesuccess on the @goldcoast …. Woot woot 🤩 It makes my heart sing when schools prioritize learning ways to better support our amazing teachers. Thankyou for inviting me 🙏😍 #teachermatter #teacherwellbeing #teacherstress

Thought provoking session by @cpaterso on @flipthesystemoz to challenge ideas on equity, democracy, agency and change #ozcas22