Schools - James Anderson

Lead a vibrant learning community that inspires growth and empowers students to succeed in school and thrive in life.

Students who adopt learnership turn obstacles into growth and build essential Habits of Mind, preparing themselves for a world of constant change and uncertainty.

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To create skilful, confident and motivated learners who can thrive in school and beyond, we must first lay the foundation.

Nurture a Growth Mindset

Embedding the belief that both educators and learners can continuously develop their abilities and intelligence through dedication, hard work and effective strategies.

Develop Learnership

Equipping educators with strategies to empower skillful learners, while helping students understand their role in owning their educational journey.

Foster Learner Agency

Creating an environment that encourages students to take ownership of their learning, meet challenges and become agents of change in the world.

This foundation creates an environment that:

Improves Student Learning Outcomes

Improve academic performance, increase student retention and enhance school reputation.

Enhances Teaching Practices

Honing in on what truly matters enhances instructional quality and creates richer learning experiences, geared towards current and future goals.

Energises Teachers

When students develop Learnership, teachers become energised, able to focus less on classroom management and more on preparing students for the future.

Future-Proofs Students

It’s about more than just grades – learners are agile and resilient, ready to take on the world outside the classroom.

Creates A Culture of Growth and Learning

A culture of growth that supports the idea that everyone, including students and teachers, is continuously learning and improving.

Ways to work together

School Partnerships

Tailored consulting partnerships | In-person, virtual and hybrid

A customised consultancy service designed to reshape both the educational environment and the student learning experience in your school.

Completely customised, this comprehensive approach typically unfolds over two interconnected phases, each building upon the other to create a sustainable transformation. The initial phase focuses on empowering educators with the foundational principles of Learnership, and developing the instructional expertise and reflective practices essential for effective implementation. This groundwork sets the stage for a sustainable transformation, equipping your staff with the tools and mindset to drive continuous improvement.

In the subsequent phase, Learnership evolves from a concept into a lived reality, seamlessly integrated into the student experience. Your school is supported to embed Learnership-based principles into curriculum design, teaching practices and school-wide initiatives. By infusing these lessons into daily practice, schools cultivate and sustain an environment where both teachers and students thrive.

Create an environment where teachers and students thrive

Workshops

Workshops for teachers | In-person, virtual and hybrid

Ready to transform your classroom into a launchpad for skilful, resilient and empowered learners?

My signature workshops are designed to introduce teachers to the concepts of Learnership and Learner Agency. But why stop at concepts when you can gain practical strategies? Leave these workshops equipped with valuable insights and tools to create more dynamic, student-centred learning environments that empower students to become active, self-directed learners.

Learnership Workshop:

Deep dive into the five key elements of Learnership: responding to challenges, focusing on learning behaviours, handling mistakes, utilising feedback and investing time and energy effectively
Strategies for cultivating a growth mindset and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Practical tools and techniques for developing students’ metacognitive skills and promoting student ownership of learning

Learner Agency Workshop:

Explore a practical model for nurturing student agency and self-directed learning
Strategies for building students’ capacity to set goals, manage their learning and advocate for their needs
Techniques for fostering resilience, self-efficacy and a sense of purpose in students

Open to educators across all institutions, these full-day interactive sessions offer a unique opportunity to learn while connecting with a community of passionate teachers committed to unlocking their students’ full potential.

Interested in a private workshop for your school? Get in touch to discuss.

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Keynotes

Keynotes for schools and educational organisations | In-person and virtual

As an experienced educator and Certified Speaking Professional, I deliver compelling presentations that challenge audiences to reimagine teaching and learning. Each keynote blends real-world classroom experience with cutting-edge research, offering both inspiration and practical strategies. Tailored to each audience, educators are equipped with actionable insights to create dynamic, student-centred learning environments, ensuring participants leave motivated and ready to positively impact their students’ lives.

Topics include:

Learnership
Growth Mindset
Learner Agency
Habits of Mind

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If you would like something tailored to suit your school, reach out.

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What teachers and school leaders are saying

I have worked with James in my capacity as principal at Ocean Road Primary School and as a Western Australian Primary Principals 1 Association (WAPPA) member. The impact for staff and students at Ocean Road Primary School has been profound with Growth Mindsets permeating through classrooms across the school.

Through WAPPA presentations James has had a broad impact on school leaders across the Primary sector, particularly in the area of school leader and teacher behavior and how this can impact on students’ mindsets.

Dean Finlay

Principal

Ocean Road Primary School

James worked with us to tailor a professional learning program on student/learner agency suited to our needs. He got to know us as a school community first, and spent the time talking to us to construct PL that took into account our unique context. Our leaders and staff were really pleased with the result, with a 90 minute leader session, an excellent, engaging and effective whole day PL session for our teachers, and booked in for 2024 to continue the journey. Thanks so much, James.

Rodney Mangos

Deputy Principal

Thebarton Senior College

James was an engaging presenter who provided us with clarity as a school around mindsets, virtuous practice and habits of mind to create learners who are agile. It was great to see him able to dispel some myths around mindsets. The mindset continuum that he presented resonated well with our staff. His workshop was a great springboard for us to begin professional dialogue in this area while reflecting personally on our own mindsets.

Alicia Puiatti

Immanuel Primary School

James is a remarkable growth mindset and learnership expert who has helped to make a difference in our school community. James’ dedication and support have really elevated our understanding of growth mindset. I highly recommend James as a speaker for anyone seeking to cultivate a culture of continuous learning and development.

Shasha X

Education Manager

YCYW Education Network

His energetic presentation style engaged and challenged staff about the concepts of Growth Mindset and how we use language to build resilience in ourselves and our students. The development of Carol Dweck’s “Not Yet” to “What 1s Next” has had instant impact on our thinking about Growth Mindset. I thoroughly recommend James Anderson for whole school professional development and look forward to working further with James on our journey of building a Growth Mindset culture across our College community.

Karen Merrick

Deputy/Head of Senior School

Arndell Anglican College

Tangible and measurable growth mindset shift observed among students, teachers and parents.

“One of the most notable outcomes of working with James is the tangible and measurable growth mindset shift observed among our students, teachers, and parents. This transformation has been a game-changer in nurturing a positive learning environment where students are eager to take risks and learn from their mistakes. James’s creativity and adaptability have made the learning experience engaging and impactful, keeping our teachers and students inspired throughout the process. His extensive knowledge, dedication, and unique approach to fostering a growth mindset have significantly impacted our school, transforming the way our teachers teach, our students learn, and our parents support their children’s educational journeys.”

Elizabeth Amvrazis

Principal

Asquith Girls High School