What have I learnt from during my Digital and Collaborative Learning journey?
Firstly, I am a better leader because of the leadership theory I have learnt. I am able
to use different leadership theory at appropriate times. For example, being a strong
pedagogical leader was helpful at the start of 2019. Andrew (2009) says that “Pedagogical
leadership has emphasised the importance of establishing clear educational goals,
planning the curriculum, and evaluating teachers and teaching."
to use different leadership theory at appropriate times. For example, being a strong
pedagogical leader was helpful at the start of 2019. Andrew (2009) says that “Pedagogical
leadership has emphasised the importance of establishing clear educational goals,
planning the curriculum, and evaluating teachers and teaching."
This year, our 2018 merged with another team. This merge meant that I initially used a
pedagogical leadership approach to describe the theory behind our play based approach
to learning; to explain how this looks in practise and to set some team goals as we
started the school year. This pedagogical leadership extended to my work with our
leadership team, some of whom were not familiar with play based learning. The
eadership team have continued to evaluate our work as a leadership team; the teaching
teams work with the children; and the way that teachers have adapted to the change.
pedagogical leadership approach to describe the theory behind our play based approach
to learning; to explain how this looks in practise and to set some team goals as we
started the school year. This pedagogical leadership extended to my work with our
leadership team, some of whom were not familiar with play based learning. The
eadership team have continued to evaluate our work as a leadership team; the teaching
teams work with the children; and the way that teachers have adapted to the change.
I have also learnt about servant leadership and have reflected on how this leadership
style is evident in my work. Robertson (2012) says that "The person who is the servant
leader has integrity. They are honest and trustworthy and are willing to walk the talk as they
lead by example." (pp 124). It is important to me to act with integrity, to be trustworthy and
to be a role model for others in regards to modern learning practice. I am aware that
my actions are observed by others and that it is important to be seen to be working in
the way that I expect other teachers to work. This does however, raise the issue of work
load for me when, as a middle leader, I am expected to carry both a teaching workload and a
leadership workload.
style is evident in my work. Robertson (2012) says that "The person who is the servant
leader has integrity. They are honest and trustworthy and are willing to walk the talk as they
lead by example." (pp 124). It is important to me to act with integrity, to be trustworthy and
to be a role model for others in regards to modern learning practice. I am aware that
my actions are observed by others and that it is important to be seen to be working in
the way that I expect other teachers to work. This does however, raise the issue of work
load for me when, as a middle leader, I am expected to carry both a teaching workload and a
leadership workload.
My CSIC8100 action research inquiry has also created positive outcomes for me. I inquired
into the frequency of learning conferences in our team. Osterman & Kottkamp, (2015)
state that "Situated cognition focuses on both the process and the context of learning." (pp 67).
My inquiry has been useful to me in my current context of leading in a modern learning
environment. The process of conferencing with students is crucial to the learning process
in my school; and improving both their quantity and quality is in my best interests as a leader.
The spiral of inquiry (Timperley,H, Kaser. L, and Halbert. J, 2014 ), will lead me to my next
action research project which is likely to focus on the content of learning conferences in
order to improve their quality.
into the frequency of learning conferences in our team. Osterman & Kottkamp, (2015)
state that "Situated cognition focuses on both the process and the context of learning." (pp 67).
My inquiry has been useful to me in my current context of leading in a modern learning
environment. The process of conferencing with students is crucial to the learning process
in my school; and improving both their quantity and quality is in my best interests as a leader.
The spiral of inquiry (Timperley,H, Kaser. L, and Halbert. J, 2014 ), will lead me to my next
action research project which is likely to focus on the content of learning conferences in
order to improve their quality.
In addition, the action research process I have followed mirrors the inquiry learning process
that students follow at my school; and therefore sits comfortably alongside my pedagogical
beliefs about learning. Wright, A (2018) confirms my thinking that inquiry learning is a useful
learning process for adults as well as for children when she says; "For lifelong learners,
including EBL (Enquiry Based Learning) assessments can encourage participation and
make the prospect less intimidating for such learners, especially as many of the EBL involves
organisational work." Action research, or inquiry based learning, has certainly been an
engaging and effective learning structure for me.
that students follow at my school; and therefore sits comfortably alongside my pedagogical
beliefs about learning. Wright, A (2018) confirms my thinking that inquiry learning is a useful
learning process for adults as well as for children when she says; "For lifelong learners,
including EBL (Enquiry Based Learning) assessments can encourage participation and
make the prospect less intimidating for such learners, especially as many of the EBL involves
organisational work." Action research, or inquiry based learning, has certainly been an
engaging and effective learning structure for me.
References
Andrew, M. (2009). Managing change and pedagogical leadership. In A. Robins &
S. Callan (Eds.), Managing Early Years Settings: Supporting and Leading Teams
S. Callan (Eds.), Managing Early Years Settings: Supporting and Leading Teams
Osterman, K. F., & Kottkamp, R. B. (2015). Reflective practice for educators :
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