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Nikki Capra

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 New South Wales, Australia
Joined November 2016
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Prof Anne Castles - Using cognitive models as a roadmap for assessment and teaching reading — Think...

Reading is a complex skill involving multiple processes, even at the single word level. In this talk, Distinguished Professor Anne Castles will give an overview of what is known about how words are...

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Our Year 2 teachers evaluating and discussing the grade’s writing samples. CTJ in action!
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Happy #InternationalMotherLanguageDay!🗣️ Did you know 37% of NSW public school students have a language background other than English? Celebrate the cultural diversity of our schools with Canley Vale Public School saying hello in their own mother languages. #LoveWhereYouLearn
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Draw, Talk, Write and Share.
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Proud to be a part of the online learning team @CanleyValePS. Bravo to @lanham_bradley and his excellent leadership who guided us through this step. @Mezzie81 @grtowers @MiraNajdovska @CapraNikki @KerryPlimmer @MissTonj @JJohnstone24 @KayleeNolan7 @KarenRiley194 @HappyMrPappy
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@NSWEducation6 Apr 2020
On this week's Every Student Podcast, @CanleyValePS acting principal Brad Lanham talks about how his school is putting technology into play to reach non-English-speaking parents via QR codes translated into home languages. Tune in now: bit.ly/39EDyo0
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Steven Snell@mtb161118 Dec 2019
What an absolute privilege and pleasure it has been to work with the students, staff and community of @CanleyValePS over the last 5 years. A unique and special place to which I will always feel attached. Keep doing what you do, because you do it so very, very well. – at Sydney, New South Wales
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What an intelligent and well-researched piece in response to Australia’s PISA scores. A must read!
MIOONWLL FIXED (@Mioonwllfixed) profile pictureMIOONWLL FIXED@Mioonwllfixed5 Dec 2019
What's up Down Under? I spent an evening puzzling over Australia's PISA scores and this is what I concluded link.medium.com/VBiI4XIU91 #PISA2018
Puzzle in the Pacific

Puzzle in the Pacific

Australia has seen a decline in PISA scores. But why? And does it matter?

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The Visible Learning conference with John Hattie & Douglas Fisher begins!
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"Hattie's research focuses on enhancing effectiveness by having teachers evaluate their own practice." Here’s a great article on becoming an effective, present teacher: ow.ly/8z3D50x7PR2
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"What if we also work to make sure that students receive timely, relevant, specific, and ACTIONABLE feedback about what they’re doing well?" ow.ly/xFOz50w95yk #Visiblelearning #feedback
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Jo Boaler
@joboaler14 May 2019
All details on my new book are here: youcubed.org/limitless-mind/ Including 2 free webinars to learn some of the ideas - would you like to join me for a summer chat?
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“Many instructors from disciplines across the university use group work to enhance their students’ learning… instructors often turn to small group work to capitalize on the benefits of peer-to-peer instruction.” ow.ly/i7uu50uh3XP
Teaching@Vanderbilt

Teaching@Vanderbilt

Our Mission Teaching@Vanderbilt partners with educators and units across Vanderbilt to advance evidence-based teaching practices. Through programs, resources and academic partnerships, we foster...

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CVPS Best in the West! ⁦@mtb1611⁩ ⁦@hamishwoudsma⁩ ⁦@ReneeRoss80⁩ ⁦@lanham_bradley⁩ ⁦@KerryPlimmer⁩
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Gardening club discovered what a Golden Orb spider looks like thanks to Mr Matthews.
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Many thanks Michaelia for your visit, encouragement & support @AboutCS @MySkills_VET @NewmanLive @aennswact @SkillsOne @SkillingAus @JohnHut58 @CEFSyd @CathSchoolsNSW @NatCathEd @JohnBarilaroMP @LaundyCraigMP @mckay_jodi @pruecar @SamPCrosby @tofarley @DMcInerneySYD @CaSPAust
Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash (@SenatorCash) profile pictureSenator the Hon. Michaelia Cash
@SenatorCash28 Feb 2019
I had an amazing time meeting these construction students at Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College - talk about bright futures in the making!
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I had an amazing time meeting these construction students at Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College - talk about bright futures in the making!
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Read this article for 5 great steps to making teacher practice visible! ow.ly/SCmP50n1xlI #Visiblelearning @jtalmarode
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