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Pulse and Perspectives

Our blog features articles by our team, partners and alumni.

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7 November 2024
Pasi Sahlberg
Professor in Educational Leadership, University of Melbourne

How are we going in Australia?

In this thought-provoking Spotlight episode on equity and excellence in practice, Professor Pasi Sahlberg explores equity in Australian education. He asks, “how can equity extend beyond the school gates and become part of the fabric of our society?”

A former teacher and policy advisor in Finland, Professor Sahlberg is an award-winning author who has guided global education leaders to improve teaching and learning. Currently, he serves as Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Melbourne, co-designing and facilitating the Leading ...[read more]

14 October 2024
Jacqui van Ruiten
Director, Workforce Capability, Department for Education

Jacqui van Ruiten is the Director of Workforce Capability in the Department for Education. With a background as a principal and leader in South Australia's public education system, she has seen the transformative impact of Orbis programs at Norwood International High School.

Her participation in the Instructional Leadership (now Leading Future Learning) and Leadership for School Excellence programs significantly enhanced her professional development and deepened her leadership capabilities, empowering her to drive positive change within the school.

Jacqui partners with the broader educational community to ...[read more]

15 August 2024
Dr Jane Jarvis
Co-Director RISE

If you’re a teacher of students with disabilities and complex needs, then the Let's talk: tailoring education for students with disability course could be just what you’re looking for.

You'll hear from Dr Jane Jarvis, a former Senior Lecturer at Flinders University and Co-Director of the Research in Inclusive and Specialised Education (RISE) Initiative in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. Through this course she shares her expertise on:

  • exploring ways to support students' access age-appropriate curriculum
  • developing personalised learning goals tailored to individual needs
  • balancing curriculum ...[read more]
8 July 2024
Mickey O'Brien
Senior Kaurna man

Niina marni

Discover the new Orbis short course: Aboriginal Stories of Leadership with Mickey O'Brien.

Mickey, a Senior Kaurna man and descendant of the Kaurna (Adelaide Plains) and Narrunga (Yorke Peninsula) peoples, has long represented Aboriginal cultural issues with honour and respect.

"I come to share not only my own stories but also the stories of our people and the love for this Country that our people have always shared, which we want to impart to you."

In this course, Mickey shares stories about the importance of imparting knowledge ...[read more]

21 February 2024
Teach Podcast
Department for Education
Listen to Kurt Ferguson (Taparra Primary School) and Sarah Edwards (Loxton High School) talk about the positive impact Orbis professional learning has had on their journey from teacher to leader! Sarah delved into Mathematics 6-9, enhancing her skills and knowledge. While Kurt engaged in Middle Leadership and served as a mentor for the ECT Development program. Both completed Instructional Leadership which finished up last year, making way for the new Leading Future Learning program.
We are thrilled to see Sarah and Kurt reaching new heights in ...[read more]

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