Student disruption continues to challenge both the learning environment and the wellbeing of teachers within our classrooms.

Student disruption continues to challenge both the learning environment and the wellbeing of teachers within our classrooms.

Imagine, instead, a classroom that is brimming with curriculum-based interactions and far less interruptions to the flow of the teaching.

Caroline Blackley has observed thousands of teachers at work in their classrooms - a privilege that has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of what goes in to creating a truly inclusive and productive classroom environment, rich with curriculum-based interactions and with minimal disruption.

Additionally, she has been able to pin point what leads to the type of classroom environment that no one wants to be in; and it comes down to a few easy to apply differences in how teachers apply their current skills. 

Through applying the Four Dimensions framework to their classroom interactions, teachers are able to quickly see a more productive classroom culture emerge, and start to really enjoy their jobs again.

Imagine, instead, a classroom that is brimming with curriculum-based interactions and far less interruptions to the flow of the teaching.

Dr Caroline Blackley has observed tens of thousands of teachers at work in their classrooms - a privilege that has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of what goes in to creating a truly inclusive and productive classroom environment. An environment rich with curriculum-based interactions and with minimal disruption. Additionally, she has been able to pin point what teachers can do differently, to lead to this classroom environment; and it comes down to how teachers apply their current skills. 

Through applying the Four Dimensions framework to their classroom interactions, teachers are able to quickly see what they do that impacts a productive classroom culture. For most teachers these are small shifts within the tool kit they already use. Immediate reflection in practice to ensure teachers enjoy their jobs.

MY OFFERINGS

MY OFFERINGS

One day workshop

4D: Teaching with less disruption

Teachers have been trained to manage disruptive student behaviours in their classrooms, but how teachers have been taught to manage disruptions is actually counter intuitive to the flow of learning.

This full day, face-to-face workshop:

  • provides participants with current Australian research about classroom disruption;

  • links this theory with real classroom examples; and

  • goes on to cover a simple three step process which will help increase curriculum time while significantly reducing, if not eliminating, student disruptions.

Learning Objectives

Participants will leave this workshop with:

  • An in depth understanding of the mental models and perceptions that many teachers have of what classrooms should look like;

  • an understanding of current Australian research on classroom management, and the ability to apply this knowledge within a classroom and/or school setting;

  • an evidence-based three step process to reduce student disruption that can be implemented immediately in classrooms.

Perfect for

This workshop is perfect for both individuals seeking to improve their practice, and whole of staff professional learning days.

It is relevant to all staff members including school leaders, teachers, teacher aides and office staff.

Investment

  • Individual teachers: $250 per person + GST

  • Small School (Under 20 staff): $5000 + GST + travel expenses incurred

  • Medium School (21-50 staff): $7000 + GST + travel expenses incurred

  • Large School (51-120 staff): $10,000 + GST + travel expenses incurred

  • Additional staff over maximum number each category are charged at $95 per person + GST

Classroom observer Level I

Teachers and school leaders seek to improve their student’s outcomes through rich learning experiences, however more and more teachers are reporting spending most of their time managing relentless student disruption at the cost of curriculum time.

This 2-day program, delivered face to face or online, is designed for educators who want to learn how to maximise the learning conversations in their classrooms, while gaining the skills to minimise behaviour conversations in their classrooms.

The Four Dimensions framework enables teachers to reflect on the effective teaching and learning strategies they employ, and highlights the opportunities available to create really productive classroom cultures.

It focuses on building a common language, reflecting on your own practice, and the application of the Four Dimensions framework to enhance classroom interactions.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:

  • understand how interactions impact classroom environments;

  • develop a common knowledge based in current Australian research;

  • be able to apply this knowledge and skills to enhance their own teaching practices;

  • have the skills to observe teachers using the Four Dimensions classroom observation sheet and;

  • lead reflection conversations with other teachers to enable individual growth.

Perfect for

This program is perfect for anyone who works within a classroom environment including teachers, teacher aides and teacher assistants.

Investment

Face to Face: $1100 per person + GST (discounted to 1000 for our partnership schools)

Online: $895 per person + GST

4D Fit: Short course

Teachers have the ability to influence the behaviour in and culture of their classrooms both positively and negatively, however many are unaware of how their decisions are impacting the classrooms they teach in.

This 3 hour online short course centres on decision-making, and is designed to help educators shift the skills they have to change the behaviours of students in their classroom.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, participants will have :

  • a greater understanding of student behaviour in todays classrooms; and

  • the knowledge and skills to immediately change their classroom environments for the better!

Perfect for

This short course is perfect for teachers and teacher aides looking to have a positive impact on student behaviour and create a more positive classroom culture.

Investment

$350 per person + GST

—What people say

—What people say

  • The 4D Professional Development was one of the best trainings I have attended in a long time because of its focus on what happens in our classrooms.  The benefits of Caroline’s work in helping teachers shift the interactions and conversations to curriculum rather than management were made clear throughout the two days.  The training has made a difference to what happens in my classroom already!

    Caroline’s willingness to share real and authentic stories from her experience and that of others was instrumental in the success of the two days.  It is obvious she cares about kids and teachers.

    Karen Watson, Head of Department Teaching and Learning, Kirwan State High School

  • Your first year of teaching is exhausting- and 4D has the power to alleviate the stress, fatigue and inadequacy you will feel (at times). Increasing your Green interactions with students will increase your confidence, competence and your overall positive attitude about your first steps as a teacher.

    Madeleine Brymner, Beginning Teacher, Brisbane State High School

  • It has been an eye-opening experience. I discovered just how much control I have over how my class/ lessons flow. I am no longer a victim of classroom disruptions, instead, I am empowered to make the right decisions to benefit both my students and myself as a teacher.

    Erin Naibur, Preservice Teacher, Griffith University

Interested?

Talk to Caroline about how she can work with your teachers to transform their classroom environments

Talk to Caroline about how she can work with your teachers to transform their classroom environments