I'm looking forward to the other sessions, hopefully we can be in smaller groups so it's possible to discuss/coach in depth.
My question:
How can I lead the staff to want to work together to improve curriculum links to make it more relevant, challenging, stimulating and enjoyable for all learners in our school community (pupils, families and teachers.
To do so I will need to :
Convince staff that there is a purpose to this (we are a school which has used a creative curriculum for many years, indeed is considered to be a leader in this area)
Ensure that teachers have a real sense of ownership over any changes
Provide opportunities for staff to extend their own learning and expertise.
Hello Kate, I feel that your 'to do so' list really did answer your question extremely well. Introducing change is clearly what is going to be happening in education for the foreseeable future so there really is no way of avoiding being involved. In order to have change team work is crucial with everyone involved. The dynamics in schools and relationships between people can often conflict and this can result in difficulties. You were right that teachers need ownership over changes and most importantly chances to put them in place with time for them to embed and be evaluated. This is critical, schools have so many initiatives that I have often heard the phrase 'here we go again'. You are proposing that it is the teachers in control and motivation does rub off on those who are less keen initially. It is about celebrating change, taking risks and trying new things.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts