by Celia Leanne Franzè We dedicate this July blog post to all Beginning Teachers who have made it halfway through the school year in Australia! We appreciate YOU! At ThinkPlus, as educators, our mission extends beyond teaching; it’s about ensuring that all learners, not only
by Celia Leanne Franzè Embracing the Middle Years: Nurturing Cognitive Health The term “Middle Years” carries distinct meanings in Australian schools and within the context of Australia’s ageing population, yet both phases share intriguing similarities and differences in brain development. In schools, the Middle Years
by Celia Franzè Have you ever felt like your lesson plan was a complex puzzle, juggling learning intentions, outcomes, key concepts, big ideas and endless activities, pushing your brain to its limits? Do you know the feeling of having too many tabs open in
by Celia Franze Understanding Emotions Through TCE In a world that constantly challenges our emotional landscape, understanding how we construct emotions has never been more important. The Theory of Constructed Emotion (TCE) offers a fresh lens through which to view our emotional lives. Instead of
Navigating Your Day with Ease and Impact What is an Eisenhower Matrix? The Eisenhower Matrix is a time management strategy that advises sorting tasks into four different categories based on urgency and importance. It is a simple quadrant with four key labels: urgent, not urgent, important
by Celia Franzè Explicit Teaching and Direct Instruction are both highly effective, teacher-led approaches that rely on clarity and structure. However, the rigidity and pacing of Direct Instruction set it apart from the more adaptable Explicit Teaching method. As educators, understanding the nuances of each
