1. Defining our Professional
Learning Culture
Key Questions
How might we define our professional
learning culture at Cherwell?
How might we build on our strengths?
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2. We are learners as well as
teachers
because....
Teaching is a challenging and
complex activity
The world is changing rapidly, and
education reflects this
Teaching is a learned skill
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3. Our learning is focused on practice
which makes the most difference
because....
We need to avoid 'initiative overload‘
and ‘scattergun’ approaches
Research and our own experiences
show that some key areas of practice
are most important
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4. We respect the individual and
protect autonomy
because....
Teachers and subjects are different
Each individual brings valuable
experience, perspective and skills
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5. Defining our Professional
Learning Culture
Key Questions
How might we define our professional
learning culture at Cherwell?
How might we build on our strengths?
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6. How do these principles relate to each other?
Teachers
as Learners
Focus on
the things
that make
most
Value and difference
respect
individuals
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7. Pairs compare
A S et
a c t iv it y
A
,
q u e s t io
n or
B ta s k B
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8. Pairs compare
A S et
a c t iv it y
A
,
q u e s t io
n or
B ta s k B
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9. Pairs compare
A Te a c h e A
r t im e s
a nd
g iv e s
B
s ig n a l
B
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10. P a ir s
c ompa r
e
Pairs compare a ns w e r
s /
o utc o m
A A es
B B
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11. P R I N C I P L E : we are
learners as well as teachers
Feelings / Issues / Comments
What might we
What do we
do in the future?
currently INDIVIDUALS
do?
FACULTY WHOLE
AND SCHOOL
SUBJECT
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12. P R I N C I P L E : we are
learners as well as teachers
Feelings / Issues / Comments
What do we What might we
INDIVIDUALS future?
currently do? do in the
What do we What do we
currently do?
FACULTY currently do?
WHOLE
AND
What might we SCHOOL
What might we
SUBJECT
do in the future? do in the future?
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13. Activity – PAIRS COMPARE
Pair up
Find a space to discuss
Complete your Hexagons (20 mins)
ON WHISTLE
Find another pair
Compare ideas
Add (or take away from) own hexagons
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14. P R IN C IP L E : our learning
is focused on practice which makes the
most difference
Feelings / Issues / Comments
INDIVIDUALS
FACULTY WHOLE
AND SCHOOL
SUBJECT
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15. P R I N C I P L E : we respect
the individual and protect autonomy
Feelings / Issues / Comments
INDIVIDUALS
FACULTY WHOLE
AND SCHOOL
SUBJECT
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16. P R I N C I P L E : we are
learners as well as teachers
Feelings / Issues / Comments
INDIVIDUALS
FACULTY WHOLE
AND SCHOOL
SUBJECT
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Editor's Notes
Teaching is a challenging and complex activity, which can never be mastered, but can be improved The world is changing rapidly, and education reflects this. We need to learn effectively in order to respond to changes which will affect us and our students Teaching is a learned skill, not dependent on charisma or personality – all teachers can reach excellence
We should avoid 'initiative overload', instead aiming to explore excellence in key areas of practice We should pay attention to research and external expertise – look outside the school for learning
Teachers and subjects are different and have different styles Each individual brings valuable experience, perspective and skills
