Teacher Action Research and Career Development Projects (2019 - 2020)
Scotch teachers, working in groups, are currently undertaking these action research projects:
Building resources for the required skill of ‘Viewing’ in the new Languages Study Design
Bringing out the best in our boys – Cultivating kindness at Scotch College
Development of the curriculum for the cross-age electives for the History Department (‘Fall of Empires’ and ‘Biography’)
Exploring the effectiveness of the visual diary in Art.
Research and development of data collection, tracking and feedback in Mathematics classrooms
Astrophysics cross-age elective course development
Creation of a curriculum for Years 7 and 8 English Workshop
Developing a curriculum guide for pipes and drums teachers
Development and implementation planning for PE/Health/Well-being curriculum
Development of EAL Support Years 7-10
Leadership models, structures and opportunities for boys Years 7 – 12
Using targeted feedback to encourage a growth mindset in our students in Mathematics
Assessment models and practices in creative subjects
Creating worded problems and in-depth projects for Specialist Mathematics U1 and 2
Designing curriculum and assessment utilising Microsoft Excel for data analysis, modelling, decision making and presentations in Economics
Developing access to and curating resources on “current events” relevant to the Commerce Department
Developing resources for Flipped Learning with a particular focus on Units 3 and 4 for VCE Biology
Development and implementation of interactive electronic simulation tools to support student understanding of challenging fundamental concepts in Science
Development of CE Department cross-age electives (‘Turning Points’; ‘Religion and the Arts’ and ‘Ethics’)
Appreciating the depth, variety and power of the English language through an understanding of classical languages
Exploring student ‘voice’ in the boarding house: How do we get greater involvement and buy in from leaders and boys?
Investigate current offerings and develop a co-curricular programme for an awareness and understanding of global citizenship for boys in years 7 – 12.
The place and purpose of the Arts at Scotch College
To design a Year 9 and 10 CFL course for students with learning difficulties, and to measure the impact of the course on student learning and identity as a learner
To research and plan for the introduction of an elective subject “Popular Culture” for Years 9 – 10
Explore current methods of delivering online content and feedback for senior English students
Creation of resources for a variety of programmes for Chinese SL students
