Findon High School

Special Focus Programs

  • A focus on the use of video as a learning tool
  • We are a leader throughout Australasia in the teaching of GIS - learning spatial concepts through the use of learning technologies
  • These are two areas which we are building a ships extension and learning program and also forms the focus of programs with a number of our feeder schools
  • A focus on community programs
  • A number of VET accredited courses in Multi media, IT networking (Cisco courses) and GIS

Why Use Video?

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Part of our quandary is not what we teach but whether our students are to participate and engage with our styles, methods, tools and curriculum.

GIS

Geographical Information Systems

Thinking Strategies

A strategy or framework we sometimes use with students is the 6 thinking hats approach used by a number of primary schools.

  • White Hat - Neutral what are the basic facts
  • Red Hat - Passion / Emotion
  • Yellow Hat - Bright and positive
  • Green Hat - New ideas, solutions
  • Blue Hat - Overview, reflection.

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