Dr Anita Collins | Neuromusical Educator
Bigger Better Brains

Dr Anita Collins, Neuromusical Educator, Bigger Better Brains

Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. Anita is best known for her role as on-screen expert and campaign lead for the Don’t Stop the Music documentary that aired on the ABC in late 2018 and author of The Music Advantage. She is internationally recognized for her unique work in translating the scientific research of neuroscientists and psychologists to the everyday parent, teacher and student. Anita brings a wealth of experience as an active educator to every presentation. She is an experienced classroom teachers and conductor (Canberra Grammar School), has been musical director for three award winning productions and she has over a decade of experience as a teacher educator across all areas of tertiary education (University of Canberra and the Australian National University).

Appearances:



Day 2 @ 11:20

Panel: Teacher professional learning and development

Day 2 @ 14:00

Music Teachers Forum

Join this forum and enjoy presentations -

 

Impactful music teaching

Prof Gary McPherson, Ormond Chair of Music, University of Melbourne

 

Helping others understand the value of music learning

Dr Anita Collins, Neuromusical Educator, Bigger Better Brains 



 

Harmony In Strings - curiosity, connection and meaning-making within a primary school compulsory instrumental music program

Zoe Barry, Co-Director, Harmony In Strings, Sacred Heart Primary, Fitzroy

 

5 ways you can use tech to boost your music program visibility

Katie Wardrobe, Director, Midnight Music

 

Fireside chat - Technology-based approach to Music Education

With Alahana Somerville, Music Teacher, Mentone Girls' Grammar School and Katie Wardrobe, Director, Midnight Music

last published: 11/Aug/22 02:45 GMT

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