When using a conference call to hold a meeting, it can be challenging to facilitate a dialogue [“a reflective learning process in which group members seek to understand each other’s viewpoints and deeply held assumptions” Garmston & Wellman. (2009). The … Continued
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President’s Fall Message by Sue Elliott
Enhancing Professional Learning: The Value of a Collaborative Culture “How can we be genius makers and bring out the intelligence in others and at the same time be aware of the expertise, experience, and support that we can provide while … Continued
Teacher collaboration
Professional communities improve many elementary school students’ math scores – American Sociological Association via Science Daily, http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130651302190.htm Many elementary students’ math performance improves when their teachers collaborate, work in professional learning communities or do both, yet most students don’t spend all … Continued
President’s Message by Sue Elliott
June 2013 Collaborative Conversations Using Data? Are you hearing any? As this school year ends I would like to take the opportunity to thank members of the Learning Forward BC Board for their dedicated work over the past year. … Continued
Professional Learning Beyond Borders
Professional Learning Beyond BordersNancy Hinds, Past-President Learning Forward BC When commitment replaces resistance and passion steps in for apathy, powerful professional learning is the result – even when language and cultural differences might get in the way! On my … Continued
New Standards Facilitator Guide Released today
A new Standards Facilitator Guide is being released today! It is the newest version of the older Standards Trainer’s Kit. It is an electronic PDF resource, and includes learning units for an all-day workshop or shorter sessions. Each unit includes … Continued
Leading Learning: Where Do I Begin?
Dear Dr. Dialogue: I am new to the role of supporting colleagues in their professional learning. I am curious about what I might need to be aware of in order to encourage and develop effective professional learning opportunities. Any suggestions … Continued
Groups at Work, a Teacher Consultant guide to shape our sessions
As a Teacher Consultant, my ‘go-to’ resource for planning dynamic and engaging sessions has been, Bruce Wellman’s Groups at Work. Our team uses this as a guide to shape our sessions. Last fall our goal for mentoring was to foster … Continued