{"id":569,"date":"2024-10-15T08:36:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T21:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/?page_id=569"},"modified":"2024-10-17T09:39:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T22:39:08","slug":"strategic-direction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/about\/strategic-direction\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Direction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>The <em>Pymble<\/em> Institute mission of <em>driving thinking forward<\/em> proudly supports the College\u2019s four strategic pillars through research. We prioritise research in the domains of Academic, Social, Emotional and Digital Intelligence.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why do we have a research institute | Pymble Ladies&#039; College\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h-YPhyWu8_k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/academic-intelligence.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/academic-intelligence.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/academic-intelligence-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/academic-intelligence-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Academic Intelligence:<\/strong> <strong>Knowledge for a better world<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning at <em>Pymble <\/em>inspires students and staff to explore what matters to them and see themselves in futures they may not have imagined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing the desire for intellectual tenacity and rigorous scholarship, <em>Pymble<\/em> people think critically, creatively and collaboratively, with commitment to decisive action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by open-ended learning experiences, <em>Pymble <\/em>encourages girls to invest in their own learning, think beyond the immediate and accept the challenge to change their world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research projects include: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/resource\/strategic-learning-through-the-literature-review\/\" data-type=\"resource\" data-id=\"608\">Literature reviews to support the Teaching and Learning framework and Future Pathways initiative<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/resource\/making-maths-visible-using-vertical-whiteboards-to-engage-and-encourage-year-10-girls-to-take-risks-when-solving-problems-in-mathematics\/\" data-type=\"resource\" data-id=\"646\">Global Action Research Collaborative project 2021\/22<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/social-intelligence.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/social-intelligence.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/social-intelligence-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/social-intelligence-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social Intelligence: Diversity as the path to unity<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pymble <\/em>students and staff embrace opportunities to learn in collaborative environments where different perspectives are encouraged and valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a school of the Uniting Church, all faiths, beliefs, abilities, identities, backgrounds and cultures are welcome. We value diversity of thought and understand the power of an inclusive and united community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing skills in cultural connectivity, <em>Pymble<\/em> fosters respectful, resilient and inclusive relationships and harnesses the power of diversity to enrich our worldview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research projects include<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/resource\/dont-shoot-the-messenger\/\" data-type=\"resource\" data-id=\"142\">Student-developed anti-racism curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/resource\/strategic-learning-through-the-literature-review\/\" data-type=\"resource\" data-id=\"608\">Literature reviews to support the Service framework<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pymbleinstitute.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/article\/working-with-a-visiting-academic-dr-debra-dank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Nations girls&#8217; education and culturally responsive pedagogies<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/emotional-intelligence.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/emotional-intelligence.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/emotional-intelligence-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/emotional-intelligence-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Emotional Intelligence:<\/strong> <strong>Empowered to be courageous<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pymble <\/em>girls are courageous and determined learners who approach new challenges with a sense of optimism and excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They develop the emotional intelligence and strength of character to thrive in new and unfamiliar situations and inspire others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pymble <\/em>appreciates that character is developed in times of adversity and that we learn to embrace life with humility, gratitude and grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research projects include: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/resource\/vision-valley-residential-program-pilot-initiative\/\" data-type=\"resource\" data-id=\"133\">The Vision Valley Residential Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/resource\/connecting-with-our-feelings-using-collaboration-to-strengthen-social-and-emotional-skill-development-in-year-3-girls\/\" data-type=\"resource\" data-id=\"599\">Global Action Research Collaborative project 2023\/4<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/resource\/a-new-model-of-resilience\/\" data-type=\"resource\" data-id=\"129\">Cognition and resilience UNSW Researchers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/digital-intelligene.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/digital-intelligene.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/digital-intelligene-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pymblelc.nsw.edu.au\/pymble-institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/digital-intelligene-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital Intelligence: Embracing technology for a positive future<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pymble <\/em>students and staff are active, responsible and engaged global citizens who harness the power of technology to effect positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They understand the importance of technology to activate human potential, enable connections and make the world a better place for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are encouraged to be part of, and fuel, the technological revolution; 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