Kelly Johnson
Lecturer and Course Co-ordinator Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science Degree
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Academic Qualifications
2010 Â Â Â Â Â Â Master of Education (Leadership) University of Western Sydney (UWS) Penrith NSW
1980 Â Â Â Â Â Â Diploma of Teaching, (Physical Education, Health Education & Religious Education) Polding College Castle Hill NSW
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Areas of interest are in classroom management strategies, mentoring and learning communities that encourage collaboration, shared responsibility personal growth and risk taking
Quality classroom practice working with and supporting teachers new to the profession
Developing and delivering innovative approaches to teaching and learning eg authentic assessment and effective teaching strategies that engage, motivate and challenge students
Contributing to school and committee organisations providing leadership and administrative support to enhance outcomes for students
Committed to approaches that support the social and emotional wellbeing of students and teachers
Bridging the gap with schools and universities in working together to develop quality teaching and learning with pre-service teachers
Relational aggression, bullying and cyberbullying - raising awareness in prevention and strategies for teachers
Body image and sexualisation of young people in the media – impact on self esteem, self identity and peer groups – strategies for the classroom in prevention and skills in media literacy and critical thinking/reflection
Teaching sexual health /relationships more effectively in Catholic schools
My teaching career focus has been in Catholic Secondary and Primary schools (Independent and Catholic Education Office Wollongong) supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education
Over the last thirty years I have worked in the field of education at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels teaching PDHPE, Religion and Science. My roles have also included Pastoral Care as a Year Co-ordinator and School Strategic Planning.
I am an experienced teacher seeking new challenges and opportunities in my teaching career. My area of interest is in teacher training. Other areas include mentoring and professional growth, classroom management, teaching strategies and assessment.
I strongly believe in working together and developing learning partnerships with students and staff. This encourages opportunities to challenge and think more deeply about subject content and assessment and taking responsibility for one’s teaching and learning.
My passion for teaching and spirit of enthusiasm is in delivering quality and effective education to the students so they can develop the skills and confidence to reach their full potential and succeed in their career paths.
Teacher Training Australia (TTA) 2011-2013
I continue to present my workshop for PDHPE Teachers ‘How does popular media impact on adolescent girls?
This developed from my school teaching experiences, as a year co-ordinator, a PDHPE classroom teacher and studying my MEd. The focus is to equip teachers with classroom strategies and fresh approaches in teaching skills/strategies in media literacy, critical thinking and problem solving to students. This has been reinforced with current research to support the thinking and application behind the strategies.
Course Description: The course looks at the impact of popular media on adolescent girls self esteem, identity, body image and friendship groups. Throughout the presentation strategies are discussed and demonstrated to develop skills in resilience, selfesteem and problem solving. They aim to encourage and empower adolescent girls to understand and resist negative media messages. The content is linked to PDHPE Stage 4/5 strands 1 and 3.
ACHPER
NSW PDHPE
NSW Protective Behaviours Consultancy Group