challenges of the “in-between time” Identifying 5 big challenges faced by schools and school systems Identifying the barriers to effective leadership with respect to these challenges Understanding what courageous leadership looks like
Investment of Energy and Effort System Maturity Industrial Form of Schooling / 3rd Way Policies 21st Century Personalized Learning in School and Community / 4th Way Policies Paradigm Shift
Curriculum Challenge. How should we teach? Pedagogy and Learning Challenge. Who should teach and support learning? The Professionalism Challenge How will we assess learning ? The Assessment / Accountability Challenge. Who decides which technologies (if any) we should use? The Appropriateness Challenge. How do we pay for education? The public policy / resource challenge.
in the context of the school, teachers and learners – it’s the only place in the end that matters. these challenges shape the nature of schools as cultures, experiences and performers. these challenges shapes the future of our communities
No student should fell alone, lost or out of place in our school Each student will find a route through school that maximizes their chances of success in their terms Equity does not mean that everyone is treated the same – to achieve equity we need to treat everyone as a person Students get the help they need when they need it, not just when we chose to make it available Teachers are supported, enabled and resourced Curriculum is nimble, adaptable Instruction is differentiated and enabling
– its your collaborative action that counts. Collaboration and engagement are the DNA of the knowledge economy. Authentic listening to teachers, students, parents and the community provides the answer. Its never just about the resources. Culture, focus and alignment will drive your response.