Maggie Dent- Teacher Professional

Maggie has presented inspiring workshops and papers at many state and national conferences. She also runs programs in schools, communities, and independently.

Following is a sample of the range of Professional Development courses available. These can be tailored to suit your needs, phone or email us for further information.

Teaching Children the Magic of Silence and Stillness

Teach our children this important and inspirational life resiliency skill, how to calm hyperactive children and learn the best ways to maximise the brain's capacity to learn in a safe environment. Learn the cognitive, social and emotional benefits of silence and stillness and how it will bring you immediate benefits into your school.

Click here to find out more on the Magic of Silence and Stillness Resource Kit

Bringing Out the Best in All Students: Really Connecting

Become an excellent presenter with the latest techniques from the field of neuro-science that enhance learning, really effective communication for all and simple ideas for bringing out the real potential in all students. This includes teaching the NLP best spelling strategy and accelerated learning techniques that really work! This is fascinating and exciting material and will really expand your understanding how we all learn.

The Emotional Curriculum in the Classroom

Why is emotional literacy so important and how do we build it in our students? Learn the three reasons for unacceptable behaviour, emotional diffusing techniques that really work and the key roles communication, imagination and laughter have in building trust. children for life. Also experience activities that build connectedness, empathy and how to reach the unreachable student.

Really Surviving Teaching- Staff Resilience

This is a staff resilience program created to explore the role of stressors, protective factors and how to de-stress and relax. It explores “warning signs” and includes strategies to build your ability to cope with the unique challenges of a teaching career – long term. Very practical and even old dogs can learn new tricks!!

Understanding How To Create Resilience in Children and Teenagers

With the unique pressures of living in today’s rapidly changing, fast paced world many of our children are struggling and are less resilient that in the past! Explore the essential 10 Building Blocks to Building Resilience in Children aged 0-12. Then the unique shift that needs to occur to prepare our adolescents for being responsible, resilient adults is explored in the LIGHTHOUSE model for 12-25’s.