12. Sydney Centre for Innovation in Learning
coalition of the willing
enabling strategy
future-focused
accelerator
unclear
13. Sydney Centre for Innovation in Learning
grant supported or no budget
new projects or programs
partnerships with anyone
high energy & risk takers
‘do, then think’
15. SCIL activities & events:
online courses
learning from others
SCIL associates
French
Second Life
awards
16. Some questions
to frame our
conversation:
Adapted from Edna Sackson
whatedsaid.wordpress.com/2013/08/03/10-questions-to-help-you-become-a-
better-teacher
17. 1. What do I believe about learning?
2. Does my practice reflect my beliefs?
3. How do I shift my focus from what
I teach to how they learn?
4. Is the learner at the centre of
everything?
5. Do my students own their learning?
18. 6. How can I ‘make friends with the
curriculum’?
7. How do I encourage creativity?
8. How can I ensure the learning space
promotes learning?
9. How can I ensure I am a learner
first?
10. How can I contribute to a culture
of learning?
59. CHANGE MANAGEMENT IS VERY DELIBERATE
shaping learning culture
at every level of an organisation.
The learning culture needs to be the subliminal
dominant culture within the school,
adopted without question & pervading all activity.
62. Move away from the ‘factory-style’ paradigm
Separate rooms
Separate and separated educators
Separated class groups
Separate desks & chairs or rows
Separate preparation
separate
65. strong independent operator
good co-ordinator
positive collegial communicator
solo player
team member
team player
continual collaborator
collaborative team leader
66. Teachers team as in a game of
soccer or netball
movingto where the ball will
be, not where it is
