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Professional Skills

Middle Leader Development Program for Semester 1 (2024-2025)


Course
Nelius Jansen Van Vuuren
Pay AED 120

Purpose:

This program aims to equip middle leaders and academic vice principals with the necessary tools to effectively teach other curriculum managers, fostering inclusive and supportive learning communities. It addresses the growing need for educators skilled in advanced teaching skills, enhancing student outcomes and promoting a culture of diversity and lifelong learning in education. By the end of the program, participants will be prepared to lead and mentor their teams, driving improvements in educational practices and student achievement.

 

Learning Outcomes:

  1.  Adapting teaching methods for learners by incorporating diverse instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students. 
  2.  Understanding curriculum through the process of measuring attainment, including the use of formative and summative assessments to evaluate student learning.
  3.  Creating inclusive learning environments while measuring student progress, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported in their educational journey. 
  4.  Demonstrating proficiency in managing and leading middle leaders and teachers,  and influencing senior management in the effective application of their duties, promoting a collaborative and effective educational environment.

 

Schedule:

Topic

Date

Time

Lecturer

Action research to inform teaching and learning

19/09/24

3:30-5 pm

Dr Nelius & Dr Lawrence 

How to improve consistencies across the phases. Consistencies between Preparation delivery and assessment.

3/10/24

3:30-5 pm

Dr Nelius

 

 Maximize the impact of assessment on student learning. Measuring attainment and progress levels.

17/10/24

3:30-5 pm

Mr Johannes / Dr Nelius

Best Practice when providing student feedback, and how this differs between the phases.

31/10/24

3:30 -5 pm

Dr Nelius 

Curriculum adaptation for effective student achievement

14/11/24

3:30-5 pm

Dr Nelius

Best practice on how to read the curriculum, linking to planning.

28/11/24

3:30-5 pm

Dr Nelius

How to improve the quality of internal assessments. Reducing the GAP with external assessments.

12/12/24

3:30 -5 pm

Dr Nelius 

Here is the course outline:

Action research to inform teaching and learning

Sep 19 3:30pm .. 5pm

Session 1

How to improve consistencies across the phases. Consistencies between Preparation delivery and as...

Oct 3 3:30pm .. 5pm

Session 2

Maximise the impact of assessment on student learning. Measuring attainment and progress levels

Oct 17 3:30pm .. 5pm

This session is a practical application using the UAE frame as appoint of departure to explain to teachers in a practical way how to measure attainment and practice

Best Practice when providing student feedback, and how this differs between the phases

Oct 31 3:30pm .. 5pm

Session 4

Curriculum adaptation for effective student achievement

Nov 14 3:30pm .. 5pm

Session 5

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