Innovations in Teaching and Learning for the School of the Future

For any change in education to be successful, there have to be three vital ingredients
 
1. A Core Philosophy: based on the notion that students possess unique learning styles and teachers must adopt a new view of education and apply new teaching strategies

2. A Workable Model: for identifying differences in teaching and learning styles, providing a suitable framework for application in the classroom and developing an action plan

3. The Transformation: to establish practical guidelines for changing a teacher-centred traditional classroom situation into an exciting, student-centred learning environment suitable for any age group. 

When style differences are understood and teaching styles are matched with students’ learning needs in daily classroom situations, educators will experience less stress or burnout and more job satisfaction. But most importantly, this kind of change is sustainable and ‘The School of the Future’ will have a positive impact on students’ behaviour and academic performance.

Barbara was a teacher and trainer for 17 years in Austria; is certified by the University of Houston, Texas, in accelerated learning methods, studied Suggestopedia with Dr Georgi Lozanov from Bulgaria and was trained in Learning Styles and Individualised Instruction at St John's University, New York. She taught Linguistics at Auckland University in New Zealand for five years, before founding the Creative Learning Company in 1992. Through her organisation, Barbara has introduced her pioneering concept of learning, teaching and working styles into schools and organisations around the world: from Sweden to China, from Australia to Canada, and is a sought-after international presenter and consultant.

This spotlight presentation will be interpreted into British Sign Language.