Our first meeting together since L@S. We were fortunate to have Allan Bull, former principal of Hamilton East and Riverside Cluster Project Director to present to us on From Here to Sustainability. Allan raised many interesting reflections about leading change in our schools and creating a shared vision based on teachers' values and beliefs about education.
A school's vision should be able to be articulated by all teachers and students. It should be visual and visible to all. It should underpin all that we do. If things don't fit with our values and beliefs, why are we doing them? Consider - homework, school assemblies, productions, cross country.
Another interesting point was appointing an abandonment officer. If something is added into our school programme, we need to take something out. (Southbridge School). MMM!
Accountability
How do we know that our professional development is effective? Build in evidence. If we have tekkie sessions on PowerPoint, teachers need to present to the staff on what is happening in their rooms in PowerPoint. Teachers sharing and celebrating together.
Incentives for teachers to change.
What incentives do we offer teachers to change practice?
Make ICT an appraisal goal
Attendance at conferences
Praise praise praise
Small rewards (chocolate fish work well)
Release time for 1-1 PD
And much more!
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