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Course Description

A practical course for primary teachers focused on improving meeting preparation, communication, and follow-up. Develop simple strategies to contribute clearly, stay focused, and leave meetings with clear, manageable next steps. 



Audience

Primary Teachers


Teaching Standards

6.3.2 Proficient Level - Engage in Professional Learning - Engage with colleagues and improve practice:  Contribute to collegial discussions and apply constructive feedback from colleagues to improve professional knowledge and practice

7.4.2 Proficient Level - Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community - Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities:  Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice




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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 – Why Meetings Feel Unproductive

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • Understanding Common Meeting Patterns

    • What Makes Meetings Productive?

    • Quick Reflection Task

    • From Awareness to Action

    • Resource: Meeting Reflection Snapshot

    • Extend Your Thinking

    • Reflection Question
  • 3

    Module 2 – Preparing with Purpose

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • Understanding the Challenge

    • Prepare Your Contribution

    • Before and After: What This Looks Like in Practice

    • Common Pitfalls — and How to Avoid Them

    • Resource: 5-Minute Meeting Prep Template

    • Extend Your Thinking

    • Reflection Question
  • 4

    Module 3 – Speaking Clearly Without Over-Explaining

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • Understanding the Challenge

    • Speak Clearly in the Moment

    • Before and After: What This Sounds Like

    • Common Pitfalls — and How to Avoid Them

    • Resource: Clear Contribution Cheat Sheet

    • Extend Your Thinking

    • Scenario Activity

    • Example Response
  • 5

    Module 4 – Staying Focused When Meetings Drift

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • Why Meetings Drift

    • Practical Strategies to Refocus Discussion

    • Before and After: What This Looks Like

    • Common Pitfalls — and How to Avoid Them

    • Scenario Activity

    • Extend Your Thinking

    • Resource: Meeting Focus Prompts

    • Reflection Question
  • 6

    Module 5 – Leaving with Clarity, Not More Work

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • Understanding the Challenge

    • The Meeting Exit Checklist

    • Before and After: What This Looks Like

    • Common Pitfalls — and How to Avoid Them

    • Resource: Meeting Exit Checklist

    • Extend Your Thinking

    • Reflection Question

    • Wrap Up

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List
  • 7

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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