Intro+Week

= Why School? =

Ken Robinson speaks about schools and education: []

Don't Eat the Marshmallow...yet.

Can you learn willpower (delayed gratification)? [] []


 * __INTRODUCTION TO GALILEO - ABOUT ME__ **
 * Complete these sentences and questions as a way of introducing yourself to your ** ** Your responses should be detailed. **

My earliest memory of school is… My worst trait is… My best trait is… I often wonder… The hardest thing I've ever done was... The last possession I would give up is...  This term I am looking forward to… What image would you put on a postcard of Melbourne? Why? Which Melbourne person would you most like to sit next to on the tram? Why? If you could invite any 3 people from history to dinner who would you invite? Why? Describe Melbourne in three words.
 * I learn best when/by… **

Carly's Example:

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MYERS BRIGGS PERSONALITY TEST.


 * What is it? ** The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment is a psychometric questionnaire designed to measure psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions. These preferences were extrapolated from the typological theories proposed by Carl Gustav Jung. Tests of these types are popular in workplaces and can provide fertile ground for self-reflection and awareness.


 * Where can I find it? ** Myers-Briggs Personality Type Test - []


 * What do I do with it? ** Take the test and read your results. There are questions on the Homework page of the Wiki you will need to answer in relation to your test results. Add these to the About Me page of your blog. You could easily finish this in class time if you work efficiently :)

**Sexting and Cyber Safety...**


 * In case anyone is still thinking about the issues associated with sexting and the consequences of sending or receiving 'sexts' - have a read of this article from The Age newspaper [Thursday 19 April]: **


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Example Reflective Journals • Check out the selection of reflections posted here and on the sheet provided…

• Read each reflection and make some notes as if you were the teacher. You may wish to comment on the content, the “voice”, the spelling (!) or what improvements you recommend/what is working well. • Record a comment that you would make as a fellow student. remember the 'feedback sandwich' below: 1. Praise the student on something they are doing well. Eg: Writing in an interesting and engaging manner. 2. Provide feedback on how they could improve their writing. Eg: Providing evidence to support their statements. 3. Offer your own opinion or ask a question, to enhance and encourage further discussion.