@RonRitchhart Culture manifests in behaviours, systems & symbols defined and expressed in policies, procedures & budgets. There’s no harm done if they are KPIs but, it’s best to make them drivers of school improvement. For a graphic representation of culture, go to https://t.co/uRfJT77B4l 🙂
It's out! New book "Keys to Independence - Leaving Home to Study written with Sheila Claudi Partrat and Rachael Desgouttes to help students with money management, time management, food choices and more. In Amazon and Barnes and Noble https://t.co/przg6YKNu5
Conceptual Inquiry: 'When concepts are emphasised over content there is no limit to the range of ideas that students may investigate through a conceptual lens. It is crucial that teachers allow time for students to pursue their own inquiries' Taking the Complexity Out of Concepts
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I'm taking a break from posting for a couple of weeks. However, you can continue to access school leadership & management resources at https://t.co/G2Bic63KXZ 😊
School libraries are havens of sanity and respite for many students and can be the reason they like school. Make your #library welcoming and accessible. 😊 https://t.co/s9Rnnk5D61
We must increasingly think of ourselves as global citizens as much as citizens of our own countries. You can embed this concept into the future-ready curriculum at https://t.co/F9O0rjTiYR 😊
"We're not ready yet ... " is a common catch cry of those resistant to innovation. As a school leader, encourage small steps that build on what is already happening and reward those who try. 😊
Inquiry-based learning is the predominant approach at https://t.co/Hgha5QM8VA with explicit teaching being a complementary feature. 😊 https://t.co/ShF7JKsfU2
It's better to describe behaviours, strengths and challenges and then negotiate learning pathways that are a best fit. Explore more at https://t.co/Bix409junx 😊 https://t.co/GfHAgglFjd