Emily Hales

Teacher

Emily Hales is an early career primary school teacher. She has a passion for students with differing abilities and backgrounds. Emily believes that all students deserve the opportunity to learn at their own pace. She ensures that students of different abilities are recognised and supported so that they can become their best selves. She values building strong, long-lasting relationships with her students so that they feel confident when accessing the curriculum. Currently, Emily is teaching a Year 6 class in Central Queensland.

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Changing classroom practice – introducing flexible seating

July 13,2022

‘There is not a set seating plan. Students choose where to sit according to the task, their learning needs and preferences at any point in time.’ In this reader submission, teachers Heath Henwood and Emily Hales share how they transformed a Year 6 classroom from the traditional rows of desk layout to flexible seating.

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