Director, Research-Practice Partnerships, Melbourne Metrics (The University of Melbourne) #newmetrics
Melbourne, Victoria
Joined March 2020
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Today I wondered about what it means that an important review of an important educational body can't be seen by the professionals who'll be mandated to implement their agenda.
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Dr Jodie Long has warned that shifting funding models and mounting workforce pressures risk undermining Australia's Special Assistance Schools and the vulnerable youth they support.
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#SpecialAssistanceSchools #Education
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5 yrs of New Metrics: future-focused research–practice partnership, community of schools, academics, system leaders & industry partners shaping potential 4 assessment. Thanks to partners for shared practice & testing ideas to build recognition of complex competencies #NewMetrics
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Very excited to partner with Australian Learning Lecture and @ASPALeaders to launch the Next Generation Learning Initiative this week in QLD and ACT. School staff and students come together to access professional learning, next-gen assessment tools, and create learner profiles.
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Looking forward to opening the 2025 ACEL National Conference & taking part in a panel discussion with students. This year’s theme is Amplifying every voice. Find out more about the @acelaustralia conference, view the program & list of speakers. acel.org.au/ACELWEB/PL/2025/… #ACEL2025
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An equal school system is possible as @BarnsGreg explains #lessonsfromcanada #school #auspol25 @JasonClareMP @ASPALeaders
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Professor Jim Tognolini, Director of the Centre for Educational Measurement and Assessment at the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, and Andy Mison, president of the ASPA, have weighed in on the debate surrounding NAPLAN.
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Canada’s example maybe key to unlocking Australia’s school potential: new report — EducationHQ educationhq.com/news/canadas…
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Something feels gravely dogmatic and intuitively ‘off’ about the science of learning agenda that’s being pushed by governments and by others on social media, @3dancingfeet has argued.
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“Australia has world-class education – but not for all.”
Finnish education expert Pasi Sahlberg and Glenn Savage on the next three steps to help public schools:
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“The Albanese government can help shift the national narrative on evidence, from standardised solutions to ones rooted in teachers’ professional judgement and local learning.”
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There’s still time to join this important national initiative—a valuable opportunity for public secondary schools to lead the way in Next-Generation Learning!
👉🏻Submit your Expression of Interest now: forms.gle/NSB6HzgDSKXAynsd6
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A powerful partnership for education! ASPA, The @ALL_learnAU, and The @UniMelb have joined forces to create Next-Generation Learning, a program empowering public high schools to redefine student success! Learn more: aspa.asn.au/next-generation-…
Register EOI: forms.gle/Hh8XTjYFaXg8cMNM8
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ASPA, in partnership with The Australian Learning Lecture & The University of Melbourne, launches Next-Generation Learning Initiative.
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‘…mass standardised testing is a flawed approach to measuring educational growth and success.’
Indeed.
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As debates around standardised testing continue, questions arise over whether NAPLAN is still fulfilling its intended role. Experts weigh in on its effectiveness and future in Australian education.
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#EducationDebate #StudentAssessment
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Five Islands Secondary College, Liverpool Boys HS, Morisset HS & @SouthSydneyHigh students achieve great outcomes through Big Picture. Our students are supported by their teachers to study a personalised learning plan that sets them up for success in further study & employment.
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No ATAR, no worries: The students finding success without an admission rank. From @BigPic_EducAust to #MatchingforSuccess, we are working with various partners and education authorities to research a 'post-ATAR method of university selection'. smh.com.au/national/victoria…
Great to have an opportunity to talk about our broad program of work ⬇️ #newmetrics
A Future Without Exams? There are more pathways to university than ever for high school students. We love working with schools to set students better up for their future! Hear from our very own @SandraMilligan3 and @AngelaPollock99 on ABC Listen:
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Redefining student success with Naracoorte High School, focusing on “…students as individuals and as ‘whole’ people”👏👏👏 #newmetrics
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Seymour College. Fabulous contributors to the Melbourne Assessment Community. Learn more here education.unimelb.edu.au/mel…
Natalie Paelchen, Deputy Principal at Seymour College, is championing a new school-university partnership aimed at enhancing students' key life competencies.
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#EducationLeadership #LifeSkills #StudentDevelopment #AcademicExcellence
It’s the final week for secondary schools across Australia to register for the ‘Matching for Success’ project in 2024. Join us and explore next-gen assessments!
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