Queensland Teacher
Professional Development
ABN 86768482981
Working with the wisdom of child development
Cancellation policy:
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•Two weeks or more - full refund
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•Less than two weeks and more than 48 hours - minus $10 for administration and venue booking costs
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•Less than 48 hours - no refund
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•Should QTPD cancel for any reason, you will receive a full refund of money already paid
PRESENTER
Jonathan Anstock
MEd, BA, Teach Cert,
Cert Adult Ed, Adv. Dip. Couns,
Cert Couns Child and Adolesc
Cert Remedial Movement Therapy
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Remedial Movement Therapist -
40+ years in education
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Education Queensland International - Teacher Advisor
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School Teacher Accreditation Authority for NSW Institute of Teachers
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Teacher mentor 8+ years
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Independent school, Board of Directors, 5 years
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Co-principal, 6 years
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Senior Teacher
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Head of Department
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Housemaster
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Sportsmaster
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Class 1 - 12 teacher at independent, state and Catholic schools
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School pastoral carer
Specialising in the wisdom of child development,
education recapitulation theory, child readiness and movement,
as precursors to non-stressful learning and effective teaching.
To book or enquire about a workshop, contact admin@qtpd.com.au
QTPD offers:
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Workshops - early acquisition of numeracy and literacy skills -
Workshops - help for learning and behaviour challenges
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Workshops - movement therapy and exercises for body integration, dyslexia, laterality, dominance and inhibition of the primary reflexes
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Tailor-made workshops for schools
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Private or school supported mentoring
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Morale boosting staff input sessions (EduQuest.com.au)
Welcome to Jonathan Anstock of QTPD, offering professional development to teachers, teacher aids, carers and parents in SE Queensland (based in the Noosa region), and beyond.
Jonathan’s particular areas of interest and continuing personal research include:
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Child development from a physical/psychological perspective
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How children acquire foundation faculties of literacy and numeracy
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Designing curriculum around student readiness in preference to legislation
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Children’s inner and outward movement as indicators of their stage of development
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Dyslexia, dominance and laterality correction through appropriate movement exercises
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Uninhibited primary reflexes as a source of learning and behaviour difficulties
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Designing lesson content to meaningfully engage hyperactive and hypoactive children - to ameliorate the polar extremes of temperaments
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How best to mentor and support developing teachers with meaningful input, realistic expectations and warm collegial care
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How to develop good staff morale via school health audits
