Highly Successful – Here are just a few Comments!
“The tour was an absolutely amazing opportunity to engage in professional learning, become inspired and think critically about the ways we can work towards a better future in education.”
“Fantastic, reaffirming and unconventional.”
“A tour that is designed for “default to open.”
“Inspirational and eye opening.”
“I enjoyed hearing about the philosophy behind Youth Inc, and relating that to my own experience where they work with students on an individual basis and cater the learning for their needs. I know it’s what we are supposed to do in conventional education but I think we can do it better.”
“Amazing! So inspiring and refreshing!”
“It was inspirational witnessing other schools or educational settings thinking outside the boundaries of traditional education.”
“Well worth the time spent out of the classroom. It is always hard to prioritise the ‘important’ when ‘urgent’ tasks consume your everyday. Taking the time to observe, network and reflect has given me the ideas and motivation to go back to my sight and bring real energy and value.”
“Contemporary Learning Tours provide you with the time to explore and experience how other schools have transformed their learning experiences. The ability to network, be supported and challenged by like-minded educators is something that can’t be replicated. It is one of the best professional development and is worth 3 days out from school!”
“Amazing opportunity to see how contemporary education can have a powerful impact on learning and student engagement. The opportunity to be able to sit and talk with other educators and draw on their experiences has been invaluable.”
“Thanks for the exposure to such a variety of models, that each are working in their contexts, and for reminding us that one model does not need to fit all. Just like the Bible reminds us -we are not all hands or eyes, but feet and legs are just as important to being part of the body of Christ and the beautiful Lutheran Education System.”
“The Contemporary Learning Tour has been inspiring and challenging in equal measures. We were continually immersed in rich dialogue surrounding the contemporary education practices that we observed (and in some cases directly experienced) and stretched to broaden our horizons by planning our “next steps” post tour. If you are passionate about learners and learning, a contemporary learning tour is a must.”
“It was amazing to see how so many people could visit the same learning communities and all draw out different learnings.”
“My thinking was disrupted in the best way possible. Praying that great change will emerge from the discomfort.”
“Viewing and engaging with a range of practices while reflecting with interstate educators from diverse Lutheran sites was invaluable for energising my own practices and personal rationale.”
“Great experience, one I would recommend for all teachers.”
“The Contemporary learning tour is an amazing journey of inspiration, challenge, and reflection. Not only do you see examples of innovation, contemporary learning spaces, and programs, but you also meet and have opportunities to collaborate with other teachers and leaders in our system on a deep level as we all work towards a common goal of making change in our schools. Led by an amazing and dynamic team this tour left me inspired and wanting more – I highly recommend and will be back for another tour in the future 5 stars *****”
“Inspiring, thought provoking but very challenging. If you would like to see the impact some students are having on the world around them, this tour is for you.”
“Educators together to explore and reflect on what’s important for learners and learning today and for the emerging future. I am truely grateful for your openness, collaboration and ability to connect and develop important and vibrant networks. With gratitude and love .”