Science of Learning: Responsive Teaching & High Impact Levers of Learning
Description
Liz Kane Literacy is partnering with Think Forward Educators (TFE) to bring internationally respected professor, researcher and author Carl Hendrick to Aotearoa for a one-day conference focused on the Science of Learning and its practical application in classrooms.
This event will explore responsive teaching, evidence-informed practice, and the high-impact levers that make the greatest difference to student learning. Jeanette Breen, CEO of Think Forward Educators, and Head of Global Partnerships for No More Marking will also present, sharing insights from her work supporting teachers and school leaders through research-informed professional learning.
Designed for educators and leaders, the day will deepen understanding and provide robust evidence-based strategies to strengthen teaching practice across multiple contexts.
Note: Total ticket price is $350 (incl. GST & catering). Checkout shows a base price before GST and booking fees are added.
General enquiries: email Adrienne Kinder adrienne@lizkaneliteracy.co.nz
Lineup
Dr Carl Hendrick
Dr Carl Hendrick is an internationally recognised expert in the science of learning. He began his career as an English teacher in an inner-city London state school before becoming Head of Learning and Research at Wellington College. He has recently taken up the role of Senior Learning Scientist at Alpha School (Texas), where he works remotely to lead learning science across AI-driven instructional platforms. He is also Associate Professor of Learning Science at Academica University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam and serves on the UNESCO IBE Science of Learning Advisory Board. His consultancy work includes advisory roles with government education departments, including the Victorian Department of Education (Australia) and the Northern Ireland Curriculum Taskforce, where he will chair a working group on pedagogical principles. Carl is the author of several books, including the award-winning How Learning Happens (with Paul Kirschner), and holds a PhD in Education from King’s College London.
Jeanette Breen
Jeanette Breen is the CEO of Think Forward Educators (TFE) and an educator at Templestowe Heights Primary School in Melbourne, Australia, recognised for its ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum and consistently high-quality instructional practice. She is also the Australian representative of No More Marking, a UK-based data and assessment organisation whose large-scale writing data and global comparative projects provide powerful insights into student learning and instructional impact. A lifelong educator, Jeanette’s current work focuses on leading whole-school curriculum design, strengthening intellectual preparation for teaching, and supporting consistent practice across classrooms. She is committed to equipping teachers with the tools required for strong behaviour foundations, rigorous curriculum content, and high-impact instructional techniques. This ensures that equity is embedded in everyday teaching and that every student, regardless of background, can succeed.
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