Innovative Schools toolkitStrategic Workshop 3 - Exploring good practice case studies

Objective Suggested ApproachTo Review the BEST visions and any feedback received

Provide printed copies of the BEST visions and take delegates through these to make sure they are remembered and to include delegates who may not have been present for workshop 2. Provide copies of any comments received since workshop 2

To introduce ‘Ideas Sorter’ and stress the need to capture and sort everyone’s ideas

Pre-prepare three ‘ideas sorter’ posters, so groups can take the BEST visions statements and break them down into potential innovations

To provide a framework for considering case studies and applying them to the local context

An iterative process of exposure to case studies, discussion and group debate to explore issues and current strengths

Case studies are valuable but must be prioritised, sequenced and in line with your vision

Case studies are added as post-its or code references to the three posters. Groups and the wider group debate the value of each case study and why it should be placed on the poster.

Workshop 3 overview

Revisit the framework

Adapted from Knapp, Copland and Talbert 2003

Replace this with your own version that was recorded in workshop 2

Best

Learner experience

Competencies and Quality. In 2030 the main focus of learning is the development of competencies including, problem solving, reflective learning, socialization, team working, cooperation, critical thinking and autonomy. Learners work in ways that practice and develop these competencies. For example they raise question, share knowledge, set problems and develop resources. Assessment provides quality feedback for the learner

Lifelong Learning. In 2030 learning will be a continual lifelong process which involves universities, libraries, schools, homes and companies. Knowledge is thoughtfully shared, collaborated on and exchanged throughout such learning communities.

Belonging.. Learners are fully engaged with their community as active and happy social citizens. They work collaboratively to develop knowledge with peers parents and teachers as partners in communities.

Teacher experience

Teacher as researcher. In 2030 teachers are continually engaged in action research and reflection as part of their professional development. As a role model they actively promoting a research culture among learners involving them and using their feedback to improve.

Teacher as a pedagogue. In 2030 teachers will understand how conceptual understanding happens as well as how they themselves learn. They will be able to help children understand concepts by giving them the tools so that they can become progressively autonomous

Teacher as a person. In 2030 teachers will continually develop skills that cut across all subjects as well as personal attributes and attitudes which allow them to take the ethical responsibility of the role.

Connected Learning Community

Learner at the centre. Education is a partnership between parents, learner, teachers and others. Learners are supported in their pursuit of goals which are primarily based on the development of social and human capacities and their interaction with others rather than knowledge.

Inclusive universal access. From early years to adult learning there is inclusive universal access for all. Diversity will be encouraged so equal access does not mean imposed systems or technology.

Community cohesion. The community will be actively engaged in the development of education. through the transparency of the system and the democratization of the processes. This will promote peace, understanding, ownership and cohesion.

Admin and management

Quality feedback at all levels. In 2030 feedback at every level gives accurate analysis and evaluation allowing policy decisions, value for money calculation, teacher action research evaluation and parental involvement.

Constant evolution. Our educational system is focused on the integral development of children, young people and citizens and constantly evolves and improves to remain sustainable.

Flexibility to strengthen diversity. Systems will empower people in their roles without restricting innovation. The aim is to seamlessly support every person (actors) in their role.

• How to deliver your vision by turning into achievable innovations is a problem

• All problems have solutions

• Solutions start as ideas

• The more people involved the more ideas are generated

• This workshop will give you some ideas to get you started.

• Remember:

– Not all ideas will work

– Not all ideas will help you move towards you vision

– Not all ideas are achievable now

– Some ideas may already have been tried

But all ideas should be listened to or you might not hear the best one!

Delivering your vision

• You will be creating a large poster for each of the chosen BEST visions from the previous workshop which should go on public display and be added to your school profile page on the Innovative Schools portal.

• The poster will help develop solutions to achieve the vision. It will encourage others to add their ideas too

• Look again at the CASE STUDIES section of the toolkit for ideas to get you started. You can use the PMI skills workshop to help with this if you wish

Task 1: Delivering your vision

Put your first BEST vision

statementhere

Put your first BEST vision

statementhere

Our school now 4 years time

0 1 2 3 4

Ideas sorter for vision statement 1

Innovation 1

Innovation 2

Innovation 3

Innovation 4

Innovation 5

Innovation 6

Innovation 7

Use the IDEAS SORTER template and add your innovations in the rough order you think they might need to be developed. It can be more (or less) than 7. Keep the detail short but specific. The timescale is only a guide so use your own timings but be realistic.

• Now that you have completed your IDEAS SORTER posters, you will look at the case studies in a more analytical way and explore how closely each aligns to your BEST vision ideas

• From all the case studies in the toolkit, pick 5 that you think are most similar to what you are hoping to achieve in your BEST vision ideas

• Share your decisions and reasons for them with the whole group, record your thoughts either on paper, in your One Note notebook or your blog space

• Remember to also update your school profile page on the Innovative School profile so that others can benefit from your ideas

Task: Case studies review

Objective OutputsTo Review the BEST visions and any feedback received

A general discussion and review of current progress and feedback.

To introduce the ‘Ideas Sorter’ and stress the need to capture and sort everyone’s ideas

Completed Ideas Sorter posters for each BEST vision statement and therefore the beginnings of real innovative ideas to trial in your school

To provide a framework for considering case studies and applying them to the local context

Critical evaluation of the toolkit case studies and cross reference with your own project ideas and objectives

Sharing your ideas with others Notebook or blog updated and school profile pages on the Innovative Schools network refreshed

Workshop 2 overview