'Build a growth mindset': 5 ways teachers and parents can set children up for success

Emily Liccioni

By Emily Liccioni
Community contribution / January 14, 2021

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Emily is a School Development Coach at New Tech Network Australia, and partners with schools to provide more engaging, student-centred teaching practices. New Tech Network Australia partners with schools to update their teaching and learning for the modern world. Currently working with schools across NSW, Victoria and Queensland, New Tech Network Australia works with schools at every grade level to redesign the learning experience for students. The New Tech Network consists of more than 200 schools in the USA and Australia, and provides support, a framework, the tools and powerful NESA accredited professional development for meaningful and sustainable change. Through innovative, project-based learning, students are encouraged to participate, engage, and interact at a pace that suits their individual needs. Endorsed by Barack Obama, New Tech Network has been praised as a model that provides students with the skills they need to succeed. With over 2000 teachers trained and 20% growth per annum, the New Tech Network is the future of education. In Australia, New Tech Network currently works with 12 schools across NSW, Victoria and Queensland, with more coming on board in 2021.

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