About Focus Education

Welcome,
Focus Education's mission is to design, market and deliver high quality professional learning and recruitment products and services for the education industry, that are responsive to meet the needs of discrete customer groups via face-to-face, print and electronic distribution channels across a range of geographic areas. Our products are distinguished by direct applicability for practitioners, based upon contemporary theory in learning and teaching.
Our experience has shown that remarkable improvements in learning outcomes can be made by focussing on equiping the learner rather than the trainer.We assist teachers, parents and kids by creating environments in which they want to learn. We present a view of learning with a focus on the brain.

 


Our goal is to help in the learning process by increasing awareness of the biology and emotional states of the brain. We assist kids to develop "emotional intelligence" and also help them equip themselves with tools and strategies for a more positive learning experience.
Our programs are available across Australia and Internationally.
Focus Education is committed to developing and providing the highest quality education services and resources.
Get the latest up-to-date cutting edge brain research and reconstruct your learning organisation, beginning today.

John G. Joseph  Dip T. B Ed. M Ed.
Director, Focus Education Australia Pty Ltd.


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Staff Details
John Joseph
John Joseph

As Director of Focus Education, John consults to education and associated industries on a broad range of themes. A major aspect of his work is supporting educators and trainers to further develop skills and knowledge of teaching practice based on the latest research into how people learn.

John currently provides:

  • Teacher training
  • Student workshops
  • Research & publication
  • Online learning

John has 24 years of teaching experience from early childhood to tertiary levels. Click here for John's Curriculum Vitae.

  Cathy Joseph

Cathy currently provides all logistical support for Focus Education and Mind Webs. Some of her many roles include:

  • Managing the Mind Webs mail order system
  • Conference and workshop co-ordination
  • Financial manager

Cathy has 26 years of teaching experience

  Rebecca Forrest
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Rebecca Forrest has a Bachelor Degree in Secondary Art and Design and a Master’s Degree in School Counselling. She has held teaching and leadership positions in schools throughout South Australia and New Zealand. Rebecca also spent two years in Germany as Assistant Principal of the Munich International School. She now works with John Joseph at Focus Education and provides:

  • Online professional development courses for teachers
  • Online course design
  • Workshop presentations