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NZC Learning Communities Symposium 28 th October 2009

NZC Learning Communities Symposium 28 th October 2009. Special Projects Special Schools Louise Doyle and Kathy Davidson Oaklynn and Sir Keith Park Special. Where to begin ? Rationale and purpose. Principal attends PD. The Six Secrets of Change Michael Fullan.

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NZC Learning Communities Symposium 28 th October 2009

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  1. NZC Learning Communities Symposium28th October 2009 Special Projects Special Schools Louise Doyle and Kathy Davidson Oaklynn and Sir Keith Park Special

  2. Where to begin ?Rationale and purpose

  3. Principal attends PD

  4. The Six Secrets of ChangeMichael Fullan — Fullan, 2008a

  5. What is Collaboration? A systematic process in which we work together, interdependently, to analyzeand impact professional practice in order to improve our individual and collective results. — Dufour, Dufour, & Eaker, 2002 Knowledge Sharing - Literacy Learning Fair Learning Fair Outcomes • Forces schools to explain themselves • Time for celebrating the work of the year • Learn new ideas from other schools • Friendly competition to outdo each other • Fosters district identity Results of Connecting • Knowledge flows as people pursue and continuously learn what works best • Identity with an entity larger than oneself expands the self into powerful consequences. — Fullan, 2008a

  6. The mist clears

  7. Auckland Special Schools LEARNING FAIR Strengthen Collegiality Celebrate our Work Share Learning Friday 9th October 2009 9.00 - 3.00 Trusts Stadium Central Park Drive Henderson Morning tea and lunch provided “Student learning and achievement increase substantially when teachers work in learning communities” Michael Fullan; 6 secrets of change NZ workshop tour ’08 CHALLENGE: But how were we going to make this happen?

  8. CHALLENGE: But how were we going to make this happen? Financially Answer to our prayers Operationally Kathy Davidson - a stickler for: • action • detail • timeframe • organisation

  9. A Community Inquiring into Learning Show us your accomplishments in teaching and learning What strategies do you use? As a result of what I have seen and heard implications will this have for my teaching in the future? What have you found to be important?

  10. So how did it go - Show us the data • 11 out of 13 schools presented (13 = 11 from Auckland and 2 sister school Whangarei and Hamilton) • 16 presentations • Launch of our website • Share AP/DP group work on key competencies • 280 – 300 attendees • Feedback – fantastic!

  11. Opening session – Learning Fairhere we all are

  12. Everyone wants more !!Next steps Auckland Special Schools Learning Association: ASSLA • Capture enthusiasm from Learning Fair • Name of group doesn’t promote one school in particular • Scheduled sessions – calendar • Regular PD – on topics requested • Develop smaller groups for future sharing

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