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High impact teaching
for knowledge,
wisdom and service

NATIONAL SUMMIT CONCLUDES

Teaching Matters 2024

Catholic Education Tasmania were delighted to host leading national and international education experts which has drawn over 400 delegates from across the nation.

INSIGHT, based on the science of learning and reading, encompasses the way we teach in every classroom. This teaching approach empowers all educators to help their students grow in knowledge, wisdom and service.

We believe every student in our care deserves an exceptional education that prepares them for life and the life to come. To help us achieve this vision, we’ve set out a bold goal – to be the most improved education system in Australia.

INSIGHT, based on the science of learning and reading, encompasses the way we teach in every classroom. This teaching approach empowers all educators to help their students grow in knowledge, wisdom and service.

We believe every student in our care deserves an exceptional education that prepares them for life and the life to come. To help us achieve this vision, we’ve set out a bold goal – to be the most improved education system in Australia.

Through INSIGHT, we will focus on improving the four key areas of teaching and learning

Knowledge Rich Curriculum

Imparting the knowledge our students need to function, flourish and contribute to human society

Theory of Learning

A system-wide approach to teaching and learning, based on Cognitive Science and Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction

Empowered Educators

Improving teacher practice as the key to efficient learning, deep understanding, rich knowledge and accurate recall for every student

Fidelity to the Catholic Mission

Forming faith-filled students who are inspired to bring Christ to the world

Through INSIGHT, we will focus on improving the three key areas of teaching and learning

  • Knowledge Rich Curriculum

    Imparting the knowledge our students need to function, flourish and contribute to human society

  • Theory of Learning

    A system-wide approach to teaching and learning, based on Cognitive Science and Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction

  • Empowered Educators

    Improving teacher practice as the key to efficient learning, deep understanding, rich knowledge and accurate recall for every student

  • Fidelity to the Catholic Mission

    Forming faith-filled students who are inspired to bring Christ to the world

    INSIGHT will provide educators with high-quality professional learning encompassing

    Instructional Leadership

    Coaching and mentoring for Principals and Leaders to support planning and implementation

    High Impact Teaching Practice

    Theory, coaching and resources to embed Science of Learning based teaching practice in all classrooms

    Literate Learners for Life

    Theory, coaching and resources to embed Science of Reading based teaching practice in all classrooms

    INSIGHT will provide educators with high-quality professional learning encompassing

    • Instructional Leadership

      Coaching and mentoring for Principals and Leaders to support planning and implementation
    • High Impact Teaching Practice

      Theory, coaching and resources to embed Science of Learning based teaching practice in all classrooms
    • Literate Learners for Life

      Theory, coaching and resources to embed Science of Reading based teaching practice in all classrooms

      Catholic Education Tasmania is committed to supporting educators with a deep understanding of the science of learning and how it can be applied in day-to-day teaching

      The better our teachers’ performance, the more our students will understand, learn and know. We know our teachers are dedicated, knowledgeable and hard-working, that’s why we are supporting every educator at every school to implement proven teaching practices.

      Our teaching approach is backed by national and international research

      Science of Reading – Defining Guide

      The Reading League

      Teaching Reading is Rocket Science

      Dr Louisa Moats

      The Science of Learning

      Deans for Impact

      Cognitive Load Theory

      NSW Education

      Principles of Instruction

      Barak Rosenshine

      Rosenshine’s Principles in Action

      Tom Sherrington

      Want to learn more?

      Please note, your school principal will be able to assist with school-specific queries