Amba Press
The Connection Curriculum
$30.95 inc GST $28.14 ex GST
The Connection Curriculum challenges the status quo in education, arguing that a lack of genuine connection harms students and communities. Matt Pitman explores how connection fosters academic achievement and student well-being. This book invites educators to rethink traditional approaches and embrace sustainable strategies for whole-school connectedness. Divided into three parts, it focuses on understanding connection, building sustainable practices, and maintaining connection over time. With a focus on collective leadership and community engagement, it equips educators to create truly connected communities.
Product overview
The Connection Curriculum challenges the status quo, arguing that a lack of genuine connection is harming students and communities. Drawing on extensive research, Matt Pitman explores the essential role of connection in fostering academic achievement and student wellbeing. Through practical insights, educators are invited to rethink traditional approaches and embrace sustainable strategies for building whole-school connectedness.
Divided into three parts, this book delves into understanding connection, building sustainable practices and maintaining connection over time. It focuses on collective leadership and community engagement to equip educators with the tools needed to create truly connected communities. Whether you are a teacher, school leader or community member seeking to revolutionise your school culture or promote positive change in your organisation, The Connection Curriculum provides the path to make it happen.
Author Biography
Matt Pitman is an experienced educational leader and a doctoral student researching connections across school communities. Matt has extensive experience in the leadership of curriculum teams and programs, student wellbeing, student improvement and community engagement. He has led Positive Education and student support programs working with students, parents, and staff to develop new understandings of the needs of young people in the 21st century. Matt is currently part of a dynamic EDventurous leadership team designing a new model for schooling in the picturesque Macedon Ranges, Victoria. One that is bound by play, exploration, and connection.
