From "Good to Great." ​
Developing Your Pedagogical Practice.

Teacher's Professional Development aligned to the Australian Professional Teaching Standards

Teacher PD that inspires. Improving teaching pedagogy whilst helping teachers develop their teaching career.

This course provides established teachers (1 year+) with leading edge psychological tools and techniques to take their teaching to the next level whilst incorporating professional standards (1-4).  
The workshop is based on proven behavioural research, knowledge and theories as well as Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP).
“GOOD to GREAT” enables teachers to bring about greater influence, engagement and motivation in the classroom, which increases the quality of student outcomes .

During the 1 day teacher professional development workshop you will learn a range of tools and techniques to help you:

• Get the relationships you want and therefore the behaviour you want from the classes you teach
• Use influential language patterns for change
• Be in more resourceful states in the classroom
• Develop school improvement and departmental  planning​

Teacher's Professional Development aligned to the Australian Professional Teaching Standards:

​By the end of the workshop teachers will:

1. Be able to plan and implement a well-structured lesson which includes differentiated questions at specific times during the learning journey. (3.2.2)
2. Know how to use activities and content that is differentiated for those students who like ‘big picture’ concepts and those that like ‘detailed’ ideas therefore the teacher is able to meet the needs of students across the a range of abilities and learning styles. (1.5.2)
3. Be able to organise content in a coherent and well sequenced way to promote understanding. (2.2.2)
4. Teachers will be able to develop a learning environment that challenges the student and makes the students more accountable. These tools and techniques allow the teacher to set challenging and achievable goals for all students. (3.1.2)
5. Know how to use influential verbal strategies to praise students and support students understanding, participation, engagement and achievement. (3.5.2)
6. Know how to plan activities within a lesson to create ‘flow’ states as well as use language  to keep students motivated, engaged and enjoying the learning process. (3.2.2)
7. Know how to use peripheral praise to establish positive interactions and support all students in the classroom. (4.1.2)
8. Know how to use ‘teachers and students values’ to structure a lesson and engage all students and promote learning. (3.2.2)

“You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.”
​—Kahlil Gibran

Influence-Engage-Motivate

Topics Include

• Higher order questioning- Improving questioning.
• Chunking up and down- How to develop a child’s reasoning skills .
• Improving your level of challenge-Classroom strategies.
• Towards and Away motivation
• The 6 Sermons - 3 motivational patterns: Affiliation, Power, Achievement
• Engaging learners
• The power of praise - Gregory Bateson behaviour theory
• Peripheral praise in the classroom
• How to create motivation instantly
• The NLP Communication model-Bandler-Grinder
• The impact of language in the classroom
• Top tips for the classroom- Strategies for success

​
​Peak Performance 360 Teaching Professional Development courses are experiential learning experiences that help teachers develop their teaching pedagogy, improve the quality of teaching and learning with improved student outcomes.

Matthew Beeston

Trainer and Teacher.

With over 20 years in the public sector Matt has gained considerable experience as a lead teacher, coach and manager. Matt was recognised as an outstanding teacher gaining Advanced Skills Teacher status in the UK. Having worked at senior level for many years he's aware of the challenges that teachers face in evolving their practice with the needs of their students.
Matt delivers professional development training to groups and schools. He incorporates Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques into his programs, is a NLP Master Practitioner and Trainer and qualified teacher. His passion for education has seen him work in schools as an educational coach.

Call us on 0414 630 180 or fill in the form below to get a quote.