Mind Lab - Week 20 - Write up your topic (Learn)

Professional Learning
Inquire into and reflect on the effectiveness of practice in an ongoing way, using evidence from a range of sources.
Be informed by research and innovations related to: content disciplines; pedagogy; teaching for diverse learners, including learners with disabilities and learning support needs; and wider education matters.







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