Advisory online course

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$550.00
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Advisory online course

Do you want to build a culture of belonging, support and respect in your school?

The ‘Advisory Online’ course is about the ethos, structure and roles associated with a learning community known as an ‘advisory’ in Big Picture Education.

The nature of advisory is encourage students to operate as a cohesive group, while also encouraging students to pursue their own learning around personal interests and passions.

The Big Picture Education design recognises the growing awareness amongst educators that a personalised approach to learning is the way to increase engagement and intrinsic motivation of young people.

Advisory is a cornerstone of that design.

Course content:

The course consists of 3 Sessions and a Course Review:

What is advisory?​

  • Purpose of an advisory
  • Structure of an advisory
  • Role of the advisory teacher

Building the culture of advisory

  • Operating as a group
  • Advisory agreements
  • Getting to know each other
  • Advisory room design

The work of advisory

  • Managing time
  • Interest exploration
  • Learning plans​
  • Big Picture learning goals
     

Also included:

Video case studies of Australian students engaged in personalised learning

Interactive activities with comprehensive feedback

Readings and resources for download
 

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