Thinking Pathways

24/08/2026

Join me at the Early Stages Theatre for my second session at the National Education Summit Melbourne next Thursday 3 September! My session is free to attend, so register for the free expo and come along. I look forward to seeing you there!

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24/08/2026

I'll be diving into the book nook at the National Education Summit in Melbourne next Thursday 3 September to sign copies of The Thinking Classroom and The Learning Classroom. Make sure you stop by and say hi!

https://nationaleducationsummit.com.au/book-nook/

24/08/2026

Join me in the Classroom of the Future at the National Education Summit Melbourne next Thursday 3 September! My session is free to attend, so register for the free expo and come along. I look forward to seeing you there! National Education Summit

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17/08/2026

🧩 Imagine trying to put together a puzzle without seeing the picture on the box. That’s how learning can feel for students when expectations and learning goals aren’t clear.

In effective classrooms, students know exactly what they’re aiming for—the skills to develop, the knowledge to acquire, and the standards to meet. Clarity helps them stay focused, motivated, and confident throughout their learning journey. When students understand the “big picture” of their learning, they’re able to set goals, assess their progress, and ask for support when they need it.

The Learning Classroom offers practical strategies to help educators clearly communicate learning intentions, success criteria, and performance expectations—setting students up for success every step of the way.

Ready to bring clarity and purpose to your teaching?
Discover how to create a transparent and supportive learning environment.
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13/08/2026

The wonderful people you meet at the airport. So good to catch up with Dr Simon Breakspear whilst waiting for a flight to Sydney 🛬

10/08/2026

Bridging research and reality

A well written book can have such an impact on educators and the way they do things in the classroom. For Mathew Green for the The Art of Teaching Podcast, The Learning Classroom helped bridge the research and bring it into the reality of classrooms.

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I am thrilled to share the next episode of The Art of Teaching podc...

03/08/2026

👀 Visible Learning: Making Thinking Visible in Every Classroom
The most powerful classrooms are those where students' thinking processes are seen, celebrated, and supported. When educators intentionally shine a spotlight on how learners think and understand, they help build independent, confident learners ready to tackle new challenges.

This means showing, discussing, and documenting students’ thought processes, reasoning, and understanding throughout lessons—not just the end product. The focus is on how learners arrive at conclusions, solve problems, and make sense of new information. When thinking is visible, teachers can better diagnose misconceptions, adjust instruction, and provide targeted feedback. Students, in turn, become more aware of how they learn and build metacognitive skills—the ability to reflect on and regulate their own thinking.

The Learning Classroom is packed with practical strategies to help you make learning visible—through thinking routines, reflection tools, and evidence-based practices that foster deep understanding and student growth.

Ready to transform your teaching?
Discover proven tools, create a culture of visible learning, and empower your students to lead their own learning journeys.

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31/07/2026

✨️Education Matters Magazine Article✨️
Last term I sat down with the Education Matters Magazine team to discuss thinking in the age of AI and supporting early career teachers, ahead of my upcoming presentations at the National Education Summit in Melbourne in September.

🔗Take a read: https://educationmattersmag.com.au/teacher-voices-shaping-conversations-at-national-education-summit-melbourne/

21/07/2026

Join me at the Early Stages Theatre for my second session at the National Education Summit Melbourne! My session is free to attend, so register for the free expo and come along. I look forward to seeing you there!

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20/07/2026

✨ Fostering a culture of thinking and visible learning isn’t easy—it takes evidence-based strategies and a deep understanding of how students learn.

This powerful excerpt from The Learning Classroom reminds us that lasting change comes from embedding proven practices into every classroom and school.

Promoting thinking means encouraging students to analyse, question, reflect, and create rather than simply memorise information. It involves developing critical and creative thinking skills as core parts of the learning experience. When students are trained to think deeply and critically, they become better problem-solvers and lifelong learners. A school culture that values thinking helps all students to reach their potential and prepares them for real-world challenges.

Want more practical tools grounded in research?
Discover The Learning Classroom today!

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