Fiona Birkin @Fionannbir
An educator, curious about the world and the human mind. Passionate about wellbeing and Positive Education. fi4everlearning.wordpress.com Melbourne, Australia Joined November 2009-
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“Being curious isn’t enough - it must lead to action”- Sari#UnleashLearning2
“You have to choose to be curious”, Sari #UnleashLearning2
Rabbi Kennard teachers should also be learners - we model that learnings a life long process#UnleashLearning2
For some of my colleagues I know that attending will not be possible. For those that can - please try and make it to the PESA conference x.com/pesa_aus/statu…
For some of my colleagues I know that attending will not be possible. For those that can - please try and make it to the PESA conference x.com/pesa_aus/statu…
ATTENTION VICTORIANS! Don't miss this great PD opportunity - our Vic Chapter One-Day conference is next Weds 19 September. Wonderful line-up of presenters and workshops. Join us to learn, share and connect! #PosEd #wellbeing trybooking.com/XUQM Hosted by Forest Hill College
ATTENTION VICTORIANS! Don't miss this great PD opportunity - our Vic Chapter One-Day conference is next Weds 19 September. Wonderful line-up of presenters and workshops. Join us to learn, share and connect! #PosEd #wellbeing trybooking.com/XUQM Hosted by Forest Hill College
Watch to the end. The most optimistic thing I’ve seen in ages. If this tiny friend can make it across the abyss, and with such uncomplicated grace, so can we. (Nail for snail scale.)
“Perfection of character is this: to live each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, without pretense.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations #character
Well done! @meganelo22 A serious blogger on the horizon whatedsaid.wordpress.com/2018/03/14/tea…. I love Neil Gaiman's 8 Rules to Writing brainpickings.org/?s=Neil+gaiman…, the first, "write". @whatedsaid @jocpyp
Very interested in seeing this develop! Implications for educators #edchat x.com/sbkaufman/stat…
Very interested in seeing this develop! Implications for educators #edchat x.com/sbkaufman/stat…
notice and name emotions as well as strengths. Build positive self-talk and kindness. PERMAH (adding 'H' for health). x.com/mindshiftkqed/…
notice and name emotions as well as strengths. Build positive self-talk and kindness. PERMAH (adding 'H' for health). x.com/mindshiftkqed/…
Well said @saraheliztweets bit.ly/2fLj17A - it's not about mental illness - the problem with mass shooting is the guns!
A most interesting and thoroughly enjoyable experience! Loved every minute! x.com/posednet/statu…
A most interesting and thoroughly enjoyable experience! Loved every minute! x.com/posednet/statu…
Positive Education is more than getting young people to smile. Ipen-network.com has 100's of free pos. ed. resources! Explore!
This silent meditation technique can help you succeed at work ow.ly/zxky30dS1dK
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Today a teacher questioned why we need to teach chn to notice and name emotions!! Of course we do!! @PosEdNet
Absolutely brilliant! Scaffolding for positive parenting!@ProfLeaWaters @PosEdNet x.com/posednet/statu…
Absolutely brilliant! Scaffolding for positive parenting!@ProfLeaWaters @PosEdNet x.com/posednet/statu…
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