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Date and time 

Wednesday 10 May 2023, 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Delivery mode 

Online – a Zoom link will be provided 24 hours prior to the event 

Audience   

Teacher, Leader, Wellbeing Team Member 

Description 

Looking for ways to re-engage our boys as learners in school, leveraging learning and success? Are you seeking strategies, information, and answers to the following questions? What myths about boys as learners are actually evidenced with research?  

What language do we use in our interactions in the classrooms and in the schoolyard to ensure we establish respectful relationships based on inclusion and engagement?  

How do educators use strategic and effective, intentional feedback on tasks and behaviours to encourage learners? How can technology model a new way forward for inclusive learning design? 

How do we help students manage anger and emotional regulation? 

What are the rules for engagement in a neuro-diverse classroom? 

How are educators preparing our boys for the world's complexity and ensuring schooling is valued and purposeful?

Key takeaways  

• greater understanding of boy's needs as learners
• strategies and tools to re-engage boys in learners
• tools for creating an inclusive culture of belonging
• information about strategic feedback, and establishing respectful, inclusive relationships 

Presenter information  

Andrew Fuller

Dr Andrew Fuller is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, author, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths™. Andrew has worked with over 3,000 schools in Australia, NZ Asia and the UK and with more than 5000,000 young people on core elements of resilience - connect, protect and respect (CPR) and building The Resilient Mindset. Andrew Fuller is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne and has been a scientific consultant for the ABC and a regular presenter on Radio National. He has established programs for neuroscience and education and the promotion of mental health in schools, substance abuse prevention, and the reduction of violence and bullying, suicide prevention programs and for assisting homeless young people.