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Course Description

In today’s data-rich schools, leaders play a key role in helping teachers use student learning data effectively. This course supports leaders to guide the collection, analysis, and use of data to improve classroom instruction. Aligned with the Australian Professional Standard for Principals - Professional Practice: Leading Teaching and Learning, it focuses on using evidence to drive equitable outcomes and build a culture of data-informed practice.



Audience

School Leaders


Teaching Standards

5.4.4 Lead Level - Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning - Interpret student data:  Coordinate student performance and program evaluation using internal and external student assessment data to improve teaching practice.

6.3.4 Lead Level - Engage in professional learning - Engage with colleagues and improve practice:  Implement professional dialogue within the school or professional learning network(s) that is informed by feedback, analysis of current research and practice to improve the educational outcomes of students.



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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 – Understanding the Role of Data in Teaching and Learning

    • Introduction

    • What Counts as Classroom-Level Data?

    • The Leader's Role in Elevating Classroom Data Use

    • Teachers Discuss Using Data to Inform Practice

    • Scenario: Disrupting Comfortable Data Routines — A Leadership Challenge

    • Resource - Data Deep Dive Protocol

    • Reflection Questions
  • 3

    Module 2 – Building Teacher Capacity for Data Use

    • Introduction

    • What Is Teacher Data Literacy?

    • The Leadership Role in Building Capacity

    • Scenario: From Scores to Diagnosis

    • Resource - Teacher Data Reflection Template

    • Moving Beyond “Score-keeping” Data Use

    • Strategies for Consistent, High-Quality Instruction

    • Resource – Data Calibration and Capability Map Template

    • Reflection Questions
  • 4

    Module 3 – Leading Collaborative Conversations with Impact

    • Introduction

    • Why Collaborative Data Conversations Matter

    • The Leader’s Role in High-Impact Data Conversations

    • Facilitation Toolkit

    • Tough Conversations in Data Meetings

    • Common Traps for Experienced Leaders

    • Beyond Facilitation: Meta-Leadership

    • Scenario Activity – The Stalled Data Conversation
  • 5

    Module 4 – From Data to Action – Monitoring and Closing the Gap

    • Introduction

    • Leadership Practices for Turning Data into Action

    • Resource - Equity Lens in Data Conversations

    • From Insight to Instruction – Targeted Teaching Moves

    • Using Data to Improve Learning Outcomes

    • Sustaining the Gains

    • Final Reflection

    • Wrap Up

    • Reference List
  • 6

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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