Spotlight Professional Learning

Transformational ‘spotlights’ provide members with thought provoking professional learning along with actionable ideas, resources and more.

Yoga & Mindfulness

Sara Warnock is passionate about spreading wellness throughout schools using yoga and mindfulness. She shares with us the science behind the practice, practical tips for teachers and lots more. Upskill yourself and make a real difference to yourself and your learners.

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Homeschooling

Join Cynthia Hancox as we discuss all things homeschooling. We delve into the what, why, and how, of this educational choice. Cynthia provides helpful advice for parents as well as schools & teachers who can support families in their ongoing education journey. (FREE)

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Teaching as Inquiry

Rebbecca Sweeney's understanding, experience, and expertise around the ins and outs, benefits, and practices of teaching as inquiry is second to none. Join us as Rebecca shares how effective Spirals of Inquiry can transform learning for students, teachers, and schools.

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Neurodiversity

Jenny Tebbutt has a wealth of knowledge and experience in identifying and supporting children with learning difficulties. She shares details with us about how and why these learners are being let down and what schools, teachers, and parents can do about it

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Project Based Learning

Lauren Pugh shares with us the why and how of project-based learning. She steps us through a straightforward model and provides insight into the hands-on engaging, and actionable learning that awaits.

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Collaboration

Join Lizzy Bayliss as we discuss the wonderful world of collaboration in education. Become inspired by hearing the benefits to learners and teachers, along with practical ways to make collaboration really work for you.

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Trauma Informed Practice

Jase Williams has transformed Henry Hill School with a trauma-informed lens. He shares his experiences, and reasoning along with the benefits of doing so. Become motivated to rethink through relationships and aroha. (FREE)

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Learning Through Play

Sarah Aiono of Longworth Education shares with us the ins and outs of learning through play. What it is, what it is not, the benefits, how to get started, what it could look like across the school and how to learn more.

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Classroom Culture

Join Karen Tui Boyes as we discuss creating a positive and innovative classroom culture. Help your learners be thinkers and problem solvers by focusing on the process and progress of learning.

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The Outdoor Classroom

Join Celia Hogan from Little Kiwis Nature Play as we explore learning outdoors including nature play, curriculum links, benefits, risks and strategies to get started.

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Universal Design for Learning

Katie Novak lends us her extensive expertise in designing universal learning experiences to ensure ALL learners are catered for. Her wealth of knowledge is easily understood in the huge number of resources provided in this spotlight.

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School Ownership (Agency)

Join Steve Saville and Becca Thomas from Engaging Learning Voices and gain inspirational insight into why and how a school can take ownership and express agency over change. Stop waiting for change to happen to you and start owning the change.

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Teacher Agency

Join Kate Horton of Coaching CoLab as we talk how to own your teaching journey and be the best you can be. Gain ideas and strategies that you as a teacher can use to increase your own agency. Actions also included for leaders looking to support their teams.

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Learner Agency

Kate Friedwald unpacks the what, why and how of learner agency and self management. This spotlight includes the popular digital course Ditch the Tumble, all associated resources including project based tasks.

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Each spotlight is a value packed PLD session that can be listened to/watched and read.  Members can pause, rewind and rewatch as often as desired.  Access is yearly meaning the value compared to a single PLD session is immense.  Do yourself a favour and become a member today.

Did you know that not only does freedom ed membership include the above thought provoking spotlights but members also get full access to the proven digital course Ditch the Tumble.  

Over 200 teachers have benefited and you could be next.  Learn more about the course here.