2. Simba

3.  You will learn the value and
effectiveness of collaborative self-
study.
 You will be able to identify key
characteristics of a self-study
community.

4. “Collaborative learning recognizes the
interdependent nature of teachers’ work….”
(Robinson, 2011).
The critical question is not
“Do we Collaborate?”
But rather
“What do We Collaborate about?”

5. What is Collaborative Self-study?
 Self-study research is a mode of scholarly inquiry
in which teachers examine their beliefs and
actions within the context of their work as ed-
ucators (Whitehead, 1993)as cited in Louie, 2003.
 Self-study research encompasses many research
approaches and methods, allowing [educators] to
build upon their existing research expertise
(Louie, B. et al, 2003).
 It is part autoethnography, autobiography and
narrative inquiry. It requires a reflective stance.

6. Think of a learning experience you have had
Record those remembered details . . .
Notice what you focus on . . .

7. Share your story
What questions arise?
You may amend your story . . .

8. Search for themes within your story . . .
Threads of meaning may lead to insight . . .
Hermeneutic analysis may uncover “implicit
theories and hidden beliefs [that] have stronger
influence on teachers' practices than their con-
scious cognitive reasoning. Consequently, a clear
understanding of the reasons and motivation for
their actions may improve their teaching
performance (Candy, 1991) as cited in Louie,
2003.

9. •It’s not what we do – it is a philosophy
•Trust develops and deepens
•Supportive Conditions
•Risk-taking is encouraged
•Takes time for collaboration

10. •philosophy
•Trust
•Support
•Risk-taking
•Collaboration
•Notice anything?
•Does this connect to student-centred
leadership? In what ways?

11. Growing With Collaboration
Collabor
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Princi
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Lead
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Reflective Journal … Consider …
Do you see self-study in your future? Why or why
not?
Is there a way for you to use self-study?
What limitations are there to self-study?
Are there concerns of validity?

12. Further Reading
 Bullough, R.V. Jr. and Stefinee Pinnegar. (2001). Guidelines for
Quality in Autobiographical Forms of Self-Study Research.
Educational Researcher, April 30. pp13-21
 Freese, A., & Samaras, A. (2006). Self-Study of Teaching Practices
Primer. Peter Lang Publishing, Inc.
 Freese & Samaras text
 Louie, B., Drevdahl, D., Purdy, J., Stackman, R. Advancing the
scholarship of teaching through collaborative self-study. The
Journal of Higher Education. Vol. 74, No. 2 (Mar. - Apr., 2003),
pp. 150-171 Published by: Ohio State University Press
 Link to Louie article
 self-study in teacher education S-STEP