ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF LEARNING
The Science of Learning National Summit is a multi-day professional learning event where educators from across the nation will come together to learn about the science of learning, high impact teaching practice and knowledge rich curriculum.
As part of the event, there will be keynote presentations from highly credible experts in the field, Q&A’s and networking opportunities.
Through this summit, educators will gain further insight into this evidence-based teaching and learning approach and how it can be leveraged to improve their teaching, and the learning outcomes of students. This event aims to empower educators with the knowledge and drive to deliver highly impactful teaching.
Registration is open to all education systems and every teacher and leader in Australia – any school, any year, any experience.
What is the Science of Learning?
Grounded in ancient Greek Philosophy and the neuroscience of cognitive architecture, the Science of Learning teaches educators that all humans learn in the same basic ways. The recruitment of the senses, imagination, use of reason, and the regular repetition and reinforcement provided by direct instruction, are proven ways of reducing cognitive load – a by-product of many recent failed pedagogical trends.
The Science of Learning heralds the return of the knowledge-rich curriculum and teacher-led direct instruction to their rightful places in both educational policies and pedagogy.
What is High Impact Teaching Practice (HITP)?
High Impact Teaching Practice comprises of five areas of practice underpinned by international and national research including Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction and the Four Strands of High Impact Principles.
These five areas are:
- High expectations and explicit teaching
- Structuring lessons
- Formative assessment and feedback
- Daily review
- Student engagement
HITP equips teachers with the foundational theory and practical demonstration to implement evidence-based pedagogy in their classrooms and is highly effective at improving student learning and outcomes when implemented with fidelity.
What is a Knowledge Rich Curriculum?
A knowledge rich curriculum consists of having a low-variance approach to instruction, crafting a knowledge-rich unit and building a coherent curriculum map. Having a knowledge rich curriculum will not only improve student learning outcomes but also builds a strong instructional culture and provides students with a consistent experience between classes.
$800. Includes attendance at the Welcome Reception on Sunday and to the Summit on Monday and Tuesday, with lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments, and the breakfast session on Tuesday morning. Tickets to the Gala Dinner and guest tickets are an additional cost and can be added during the registration process.
Dr Jenny Donovan, CEO of the Australian Education Research Organisation
Professor Pamela Snow, Professor for the School of Education at La Trobe University
Noel Pearson, Founder of Good to Great Schools Australia and Cape York Partnership
Dr Lorraine Hammond, Associate Professor for the School of Education at Edith Cowan University
Michael Roberts, Managing Director of Mastery Schools Australia and the Executive Director of COGlearn
Toni Hatten-Roberts, Director and Lead Consultant for COGlearn and the Executive Director of Education and co-founder of Mastery Schools Australia
Professor Pamela Snow, Professor for the School of Education at La Trobe University
Reid Smith, Founder and co-CEO of Ochre, Teacher at Ballarat Clarendon College and Member of the La Trobe University’s Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) Lab
Dr Nathaniel Swain, Instructional Coach, Researcher, and Senior Lecturer at the La Trobe School of Education
Glenn Fahey, Program Director of Education Policy at the Centre for Independent Studies
Ollie Lovell, Teacher, Education Researcher, Podcaster, Author, Philanthropist
Peps Mccrea, Dean of Learning Design at Ambition Institute and Director of Education at Steplab
Dr Jordan O’Sullivan, Teacher and Director at Shaping Minds Australia
