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Dr Greg Ashman

Dr Greg Ashman

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Deputy Principal, Ballarat Clarendon College

Dr Greg Ashman is Deputy Principal at Ballarat Clarendon College (VIC) and author of The Power of Explicit Teaching and Direct Instruction and Cognitive Load Theory: A Little Guide for Teachers. His research and writing focus on instructional design, behaviour and implementation discipline. A former teacher in London schools, he is known for translating research into systems that make teaching and learning more effective.

Sessions at COSC 2026

Breakout Session Day 1 or Day 2 • Block Session

Fixing Behaviour — Why It's Hard and How to Do It

Behaviour reform is simple in theory but difficult in practice. Dr Ashman explains how schools can apply behavioural analysis to design humane, evidence-based systems that work for every learner. He addresses why change meets resistance and what leaders can do to maintain consistency.

Key Ideas

  • Apply ABC (Antecedent–Behaviour–Consequence) analysis.
  • Build whole-school coherence in routines.
  • Anticipate and address resistance.

Additional Session: He will also present No Return to Boom and Bust — Initiatives That Last.

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Join Dr Ashman and other experts • Sydney, 21-22 May 2026

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