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
Resources
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
Heart and Mind 2013 Conference
Dealing with a Diverse Knowledge Base and Experience: What to Do?
Dear Dr. Dialogue: I often find myself working with groups of folks who have a wide range of exposure or experience with the topic/content of what I am working with. What suggestions do you have to help … Continued
President’s Message – March 2013
President’s Message- March 2013 What’s Data Got to Do With It? The current focus of teachers preparing report cards, administrators reflecting on school growth plans, and central office folks supporting staff and planning for the next school year leaves … Continued
Redefining Fair
Redefining Fair How to plan, assess, and grade in mixed-ability classrooms by Damian Cooper Solution Tree Press, 2011 Damian Cooper is an independent education consultant from Ontario, who specializes in helping schools and school districts improve their instructional … Continued
School Districts Involved in on-going learning: Got Data_Now What
This is a reminder that Learning Forward BC has offered to facilitate up to two follow-up touch back sessions with District teams in order to support your ongoing professional learning from Bruce Wellman’s Got Data? Now What? Creating and Leading Cultures of Inquiry session … Continued