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The Learning Network is an educational coaching and mentoring service owned and operated by Kelly Bell, teacher & educator since 2004. The network guides and supports Community & Family Studies (CAFS) teachers to improve knowledge, increase empowerment and alleviate stress, helping teachers and students to make meaningful connections in CAFS.

Kelly Bell

Kelly Bell has taught Community & Family Studies since 2004, growing the course from about 15 students to over 60 students in a small all-girls school before then spending 2.5 years teaching CAFS at a senior high school. When she began teaching CAFS, Kelly only had herself, a textbook and the syllabus to rely on. Early on Kelly realised that CAFS teachers needed and wanted more support and, as a result, she did all she could to share her love of the course. This included co-authoring two textbooks, presenting numerous study sessions and mentoring teachers at professional development days and conferences.

Kelly's love for supporting the professional learning of teachers developed as a result of the volunteer work she began in 2010 for a professional learning organisation, serving on the Board from 2014-2016 and serving as President from 2016 to 2018. Kelly's contributions to the organisation was recognised by the Professional Teachers’ Council NSW in 2014, when she received an Outstanding Professional Service Award as an acknowledgment of excellence in the profession.

Kelly's commitment to supporting teachers to be the best educators they can be was further developed when she completed a Master in Educational Leadership from the Australian Catholic University and when she became a Google Level 1 Educator.

As Kelly grew as a leader in CAFS, she became so passionate about helping CAFS teachers she turned her dream about doing it full time into a reality by forming The Learning Network. Kelly uses this platform to coach and mentor CAFS teachers, improving knowledge, increasing empowerment and alleviating stress.

Online Courses

STRIVE STRIVE helps Community & Family Studies teachers develop a skills based approach to teaching the course, that enables students to confidently answer every HSC question. STRIVE guides teachers to transform their CAFS teaching, improve student writing & skills and streamline the way they give feedback. Kelly Bell stays alongside teachers throughout the self-paced course, giving them the support they need to show up, even when they are feeling overwhelmed.

Exploring Year 11 CAFS Exploring Year 11 CAFS lets teachers make Year 11 CAFS more engaging & meaningful by showing connections between concepts from Year 11 to Year 12 & demonstrating how to effectively teach the course from the very beginning. Each module has the content, training, tools, templates and resources needed for teachers to set their CAFS students up for success from the get go, with practical teaching strategies to be implement in the classroom.

Strategic Approaches to the IRP Strategic Approaches to the IRP (Individual Research Project) breaks down Kelly's top approaches and processes so teachers can gain some balance back and their students can feel confident with research skills. The course lets teachers develop intimate knowledge and application of every step of the research process so they can confidently facilitate the IRP with their students.

Marking Experience in CAFS Marking Experience in CAFS brings teachers together with the most experienced CAFS teachers to guide them through one of the most valuable professional development opportunities they will ever experience. The team of highly experienced CAFS teachers show teachers the best way to mark throughout this course, creating a clear understanding of the expectations and requirements of marking CAFS.

MasterClasses

The Learning Network's MasterClasses connect CAFS coach & mentor Kelly Bell, directly to CAFS students, with educational sessions full of useful and practical tips and tricks to help students get the best out of their responses and gain an edge to further consolidate their knowledge, understanding and skills in the course.

With 2 or 3 hour sessions, Kelly guides CAFS students through some more of the challenging aspects of the course in a practical and strategic approach so they see success and feel more confident approaching their examinations.

Coaching & Mentoring

The Learning Network's One on One Coaching & Mentoring is a session or series of sessions created by Kelly Bell with the unique needs of a teacher's school and context in mind, completely tailored to the teacher's experience, stage and journey in CAFS.

The Learning Network's Group Coaching & Mentoring involves a series of group sessions with like-minded CAFS teachers, with each individual's unique needs at the forefront. The small group sessions allow Kelly Bell to tailor the focus according to the unique CAFS experiences, stages and journeys of the teachers.

Resources

The Learning Network has a range of resources to support both CAFS teachers and students. Resources include revision cards, examination packs, revision booklets and resource booklets on specific aspects of the CAFS syllabus.