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Opening comments: Dr Susanne Owen (DECD) Prospect PS: Marg Clark (15 mins )

Building the research culture: Practitioner-led research in innovative DECD schools and preschools Presentation to Educational Futures conference Flinders University 19 th November 2012. Opening comments: Dr Susanne Owen (DECD) Prospect PS: Marg Clark (15 mins )

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Opening comments: Dr Susanne Owen (DECD) Prospect PS: Marg Clark (15 mins )

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  1. Building the research culture: Practitioner-led research in innovative DECD schools and preschoolsPresentation to Educational Futures conference Flinders University 19th November 2012

  2. Opening comments: DrSusanne Owen (DECD) • Prospect PS: Marg Clark (15 mins) • Birdwood HS: Kristina Vonow, Steve Hicks (15 mins) • Woodville GdnsB-7: Graham Wegner, Frank Cairns (15 mins) • Alberton PS: Andrew Plastow(15 mins) • Discussion: practitioner research in innovative schools

  3. Innovation definitions Innovation is about the ‘creation and implementation of new processes, products, services and methods of delivery which result in significant improvements in the efficiency, effectiveness or quality of outcomes (and) the application of new ideas to produce better outcomes’ (ANAO, 2009:1) Innovation may occur ‘through continuous improvement processes, adapting ideas from elsewhere or futures-oriented and transformative change’ (DECD, 2010:1)

  4. DECD & Innovation • DECD is an invited education system in the OECD Innovative Learning Environments project (ILE) • 26 participating countries in ILE project including Austria, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Israel, Korea, Finland, Mexico (2 systems), Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Spain, Germany, US (Ohio), NZ, Switzerland (2 systems), Victoria & ACT (Australia) • 7 SA sites have met international criteria for innovation (150 sites involved) but many other schools and preschools are equally innovative • ASMS selected as one of 35 cases for detailed academic research • 2011-2012: many other DECD schools/preschools involved in innovation • DECD strategic plan highlights innovation & an increasing focus on building a systems culture for innovation across the department

  5. Workshop Title 6

  6. Educational innovation models and characteristics • RADICAL INNOVATION • Significant breakthrough/ major • shift in design • Swims against the tide • Starts with the future and works • backwards • Transformation? • INCREMENTAL INNOVATION • Minor modifications to existing product • Swims with the tide • Starts with the present & works forward • School Improvement? LEARNERS New groupings, targeted for specific groups, learners define goals ORGANISATION Innovative approaches to scheduling, groupings, pedagogies, assessment & guidance CONTENT New foci for content, 21C competencies, values, co-constructed curricula TEACHERS Teams & multi-disciplinary teachers, coach/facilitator role, other adults/peers RESOURCES Innovative uses of infrastructure, space, community and technology

  7. Innovation Characteristics • Some risk-taking but also an intentional departure from traditional approaches to better meet the needs of learners : be truly innovative. • Settings providing optimal learning and development in cognitive, meta‑cognitive and socio‑emotional terms. • Be aimed at addressing the contemporary learning and educational needs of all learners. • Not rely on the vision, understanding or personality of a single or small group of innovators. Rather, the innovation must be sustainable, supported by a broad organisational foundation. • Involve formal or informal evaluation of practice for the purpose of promoting continual improvement. .

  8. DECD Practitioner grants • Relationship between pedagogy, engagement and) literacy (Open Access College) • Executive function: school-based learning experiences shaping working memory, inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility (Bridgewater PS) • Game based learning (Woodville Gardens B-7) • Learning spaces, learning advisor beliefs and impact on student wellbeing and engagement (Blair Athol B-7) • Reconceptualised learning environments, changes to perceptions and development of pedagogy embracing place (Alberton PS) • Mentoring to build teacher technology skills (Glenunga International High School) • Personalised learning in digital/creative environment and impact on staff and student engagement and wellbeing (Prospect PS) • Student mentoring in building leadership skills for business (Mypolonga PS) • Pedagogical practices having positive impact in Maths (Mylor PS)

  9. Action Research Teacher researchers in a systematic way investigate specific aspects of their own practices. They plan and collect data (look), analyse and reflect (think), before taking action (act) and again repeating the cycle, whilst also sharing results to inform others.

  10. DiscussionWhat are the issues related to having students involved as researchers?How difficult is it to refine the research question and make the research process manageable?What positives have happened?What difficulties are there in finding tools and measuring aspects beyond student achievement?Are there challenges in ensuring ownership of the data beyond the researchers in the school ?

  11. Dr Susanne OwenPrincipal Officer, Research & InnovationLeader: ILE project & DECD innovationE: susanne.owen@sa.gov.auPh 8226 3677

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