Transformative Learning is essential to building a collaborative culture in the workplace. Collaborative work leads to an increase in innovative products, contributing to a healthier bottom line.
Demystifying Reflective Practice: Using the DATA Model to Enhance Evaluators'...Tiffany Smith
This document summarizes a presentation on using reflective practice and the DATA model to enhance evaluator's professional activities. The DATA model provides a framework for reflective practice, with the steps being: (D) describe what is happening, (A) analyze why it is happening, (T) theorize based on the analysis, and (A) create an action plan for change. The presenters provide an example of how the DATA model can be applied in practice and discuss how reflective practice is an important competency for evaluators beyond just congratulating oneself after an evaluation.
A complex process approach to organisational changePhilwood
This document provides an overview of a complex process approach to organizational change, particularly in educational institutions. It discusses how traditional managerialist approaches to change oversimplify organizational complexity. A complex process approach recognizes that organizations are complex systems consisting of interacting parts. Change involves different processes like adaptation, fine-tuning, new directions, and transformation. It also acknowledges that change occurs through both planned and emergent processes. The document advocates for building organizational capacity for change through principles like diversity, decentralized control, enabling constraints, and professionalism rather than technical compliance.
This document discusses Michael Fullan's model of the change process, which includes three overlapping phases: initiation, implementation, and institutionalization.
The initiation phase involves deciding to embark on an innovation and developing commitment. The implementation phase focuses on putting supports in place to make the change happen through time, feedback, and revision. Finally, the institutionalization phase occurs when the innovation becomes part of the regular way of doing things in the organization.
The document provides details on key activities and factors for success for each phase, emphasizing that institutionalization requires the prior phases to be successfully completed and that leaders must develop constancy of purpose to fully implement change over the long term.
Presentation to illustrate a discussion of the following article:
Leng, N. W. (2008). Transformational leadership and the integration of information and communications technology into teaching. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher 17 (1), 1-14.
This document discusses strategies for sustainable educational change. It outlines Fullan's key question of how research can help solve problems in practice. Two ways evidence can be used are discussed: data-informed and data-led approaches. External agents can take expert or facilitator roles in change efforts. Different leadership styles are reviewed that can impact change, including transformational, instructional, and shared approaches. Strategies for managing mandated change include buffering, building trust, and relating changes to teaching purposes.
Value Integration in Teaching and Learning - VITALRam Nath
This document discusses teachers' ethics and effective teaching approaches. It emphasizes developing skills and values in students through learner-centered and collaborative methods. These include cooperative learning, respecting diversity and human rights, and helping students make responsible choices. The document also outlines various learning theories, teaching models, and strategies to internalize values like self-regulation techniques. It stresses using a variety of engaging delivery styles to clearly communicate concepts while fostering fascination with the subject matter.
Reflection in Education : Theories of Action Gopal Midha
This document discusses reflective engagement and theories of action in teacher education. It covers:
1. Reflective thought is actively considering beliefs and knowledge in light of evidence, as defined by Dewey. Theories of action were developed by Argyris and Schon to examine conscious and unconscious reasoning.
2. Theories of action refer to people's mental maps for how to act. These maps guide actions more than explicit theories. Few people are aware of their own maps.
3. Theories of action can be used to understand tensions in learning to teach, reflect on organizational goals and strategies, and supplement motivational approaches to change. Group reflection and a two-column tool can help uncover theories of action
This document discusses educational change and its meaning. It defines change as involving systematic transformation of systems, structural changes to policies and programs, and cultural shifts. Successful change requires stakeholders to find shared meaning in what should change and how. The document also outlines three dimensions of change - new materials, behaviors, and deeper shifts in values and beliefs. It analyzes different strategies for introducing change, including power-coercive, rational-empirical, and normative-re-educative approaches. Creating conditions for successful long-term change involves developing shared vision, ownership, collaboration, and ongoing support.
Demystifying Reflective Practice: Using the DATA Model to Enhance Evaluators'...Tiffany Smith
This document summarizes a presentation on using reflective practice and the DATA model to enhance evaluator's professional activities. The DATA model provides a framework for reflective practice, with the steps being: (D) describe what is happening, (A) analyze why it is happening, (T) theorize based on the analysis, and (A) create an action plan for change. The presenters provide an example of how the DATA model can be applied in practice and discuss how reflective practice is an important competency for evaluators beyond just congratulating oneself after an evaluation.
A complex process approach to organisational changePhilwood
This document provides an overview of a complex process approach to organizational change, particularly in educational institutions. It discusses how traditional managerialist approaches to change oversimplify organizational complexity. A complex process approach recognizes that organizations are complex systems consisting of interacting parts. Change involves different processes like adaptation, fine-tuning, new directions, and transformation. It also acknowledges that change occurs through both planned and emergent processes. The document advocates for building organizational capacity for change through principles like diversity, decentralized control, enabling constraints, and professionalism rather than technical compliance.
This document discusses Michael Fullan's model of the change process, which includes three overlapping phases: initiation, implementation, and institutionalization.
The initiation phase involves deciding to embark on an innovation and developing commitment. The implementation phase focuses on putting supports in place to make the change happen through time, feedback, and revision. Finally, the institutionalization phase occurs when the innovation becomes part of the regular way of doing things in the organization.
The document provides details on key activities and factors for success for each phase, emphasizing that institutionalization requires the prior phases to be successfully completed and that leaders must develop constancy of purpose to fully implement change over the long term.
Presentation to illustrate a discussion of the following article:
Leng, N. W. (2008). Transformational leadership and the integration of information and communications technology into teaching. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher 17 (1), 1-14.
This document discusses strategies for sustainable educational change. It outlines Fullan's key question of how research can help solve problems in practice. Two ways evidence can be used are discussed: data-informed and data-led approaches. External agents can take expert or facilitator roles in change efforts. Different leadership styles are reviewed that can impact change, including transformational, instructional, and shared approaches. Strategies for managing mandated change include buffering, building trust, and relating changes to teaching purposes.
Value Integration in Teaching and Learning - VITALRam Nath
This document discusses teachers' ethics and effective teaching approaches. It emphasizes developing skills and values in students through learner-centered and collaborative methods. These include cooperative learning, respecting diversity and human rights, and helping students make responsible choices. The document also outlines various learning theories, teaching models, and strategies to internalize values like self-regulation techniques. It stresses using a variety of engaging delivery styles to clearly communicate concepts while fostering fascination with the subject matter.
Reflection in Education : Theories of Action Gopal Midha
This document discusses reflective engagement and theories of action in teacher education. It covers:
1. Reflective thought is actively considering beliefs and knowledge in light of evidence, as defined by Dewey. Theories of action were developed by Argyris and Schon to examine conscious and unconscious reasoning.
2. Theories of action refer to people's mental maps for how to act. These maps guide actions more than explicit theories. Few people are aware of their own maps.
3. Theories of action can be used to understand tensions in learning to teach, reflect on organizational goals and strategies, and supplement motivational approaches to change. Group reflection and a two-column tool can help uncover theories of action
This document discusses educational change and its meaning. It defines change as involving systematic transformation of systems, structural changes to policies and programs, and cultural shifts. Successful change requires stakeholders to find shared meaning in what should change and how. The document also outlines three dimensions of change - new materials, behaviors, and deeper shifts in values and beliefs. It analyzes different strategies for introducing change, including power-coercive, rational-empirical, and normative-re-educative approaches. Creating conditions for successful long-term change involves developing shared vision, ownership, collaboration, and ongoing support.
The Kukui team's theory of action is that effective collaboration will inspire students and adults to learn and grow as individuals and as a team. Their priorities are to refine a unit incorporating key concepts, expand teacher participation in environmental sustainability, and improve shared leadership competencies.
An effective instructional leader in reading/language arts should:
1. Establish a supportive school culture and ensure the school functions as a learning community.
2. Model high standards of professional behavior.
3. Support experimentation and value efforts to improve teaching and learning.
Leading educational change is complex and context specific. It requires leadership that considers the emotional impact of change on teachers and gains their trust and buy-in. Leaders must support and nurture new practices for change to take hold. While technology offers potential to develop student skills, large-scale change depends on building capacity through collaboration guided by supportive leadership.
Action Science is an approach that aims to improve organizational effectiveness by addressing barriers to change caused by defensive interpersonal relationships and behaviors. It focuses on examining theories of action - the underlying beliefs, values, and mental models that drive behaviors. Leaders are taught to reflect on their own behaviors and challenge underlying assumptions through techniques like productive reasoning and analysis of real workplace experiences. This allows organizations to move from a Model 1 theory of action based on unilateral control and winning to a Model 2 theory that values valid information, informed choice, and internal commitment to change.
Professional learning communities (PLCs) are groups of educators that collaborate with the goal of improving student outcomes. They work to continuously enhance their teaching practice through sharing ideas and acting on new learning. Key characteristics of effective PLCs include a shared vision around student success, collective responsibility, and focus on student learning through collaboration. When teachers engage in high-quality PLCs, it can lead to benefits like higher student achievement, more commitment to shared goals, and greater job satisfaction among staff.
The document discusses the importance of developing a theory of action to guide a district's master scheduling process. A theory of action makes explicit the assumptions about how implementing certain strategies will lead to desired outcomes. It should be research-based, identify key actions and their expected results, and be plausible, doable, testable, and meaningful. Developing a shared theory of action can help align beliefs and prevent stakeholders from stubbornly holding onto practices that do not produce the desired scheduling outcomes.
The document discusses strategies for increasing student engagement and achievement. It outlines theories of action for schools and teachers to improve outcomes, including setting high expectations, using inquiry-focused instruction, implementing teaching protocols, and providing purposeful learning tasks. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, reflection and feedback, and developing a common vision and language around instructional practice. Implementing these strategies consistently and systematically across the school is presented as key to realizing the greatest impact on student learning.
Contributing discipline of organizational BehaviourRaju Mysore
Organizational behavior draws from multiple disciplines including psychology, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, and political science. Psychology contributes to understanding individual behaviors, attitudes, and decisions. Sociology examines organizational structures, cultures, and group behaviors. Social psychology studies group processes, communication, and attitude change. Anthropology provides insights into organizational and individual cultures. Political science analyzes power and conflict within organizations. Together, these disciplines provide a holistic understanding of individual, group, and organizational dynamics.
This document discusses the roles of paraeducators who assist teachers in elementary school classrooms. It notes that teachers receive little training on supervising other adults. The document outlines some potential roles for paraeducators, such as tutoring students, leading small groups, and preparing materials. However, teachers often feel unsure of paraeducator roles and responsibilities due to a lack of communication and training. The document emphasizes that administrators should clearly define paraeducator roles according to school policy and that effective communication between teachers and paraeducators is needed to clarify responsibilities.
Technological, economic, socio-cultural, and political factors are driving the emergence of e-learning. Technological advances like the shift from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 which allows users to interact and participate online have enabled the growth of e-learning. Economic factors like the lack of workforce are increasing demand for online learning opportunities. Socio-cultural changes mean education needs to prepare students for a more digital world. Political support for developing a "knowledge economy" further pushes the adoption of e-learning.
Professional Learning Communities Made Easyguestcc6b38
This Powerpoint presentation by Faye L. Lewis, an assistant principal in Essex County New Jersey, will make Professional Learning Community implementation easy for those venturing into the worls of PLCs.
This document discusses the need for change in the current educational system. It argues that the system developed in the 19th century no longer meets the needs of the 21st century. The key competencies required by employers today like critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration are not being systematically developed in most schools. The document presents a vision for educational change, emphasizing developing skills like critical thinking, problem solving, and learning agility. It advocates shifting to a student-centered model with teachers as facilitators. The document proposes using the Theory of Constraints approach to manage the change process through establishing a compelling reason for change, a clear vision of the future, and a coherent plan to get there.
The document discusses the role of instructional coaches as effective change agents within learning communities. It reviews literature that finds coaching helps increase teachers' instructional capacity and shows professional development is most effective when contextualized within the classroom. Experts agree effective coaching is school-based, ongoing, research-based, and focused on teaching and learning, while not being evaluative or enforcing specific programs. Coaching must also be systemic and supported throughout the educational system to successfully drive reform.
This document discusses engagement in the L2 classroom. It begins by defining engagement as the active involvement of students in learning activities according to Reeve (2012). There are four types of engagement: behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and agentic. Engagement is important because it is tied to academic achievement, well-being, success, and flourishing. The document then discusses various instructional approaches and frameworks that can be used to investigate practices, teacher characteristics, and contextual features that promote or hamper student engagement.
Peer mentoring and peer learning programs have been shown to be effective for undergraduate students in several ways. They help students transition to university life and develop a sense of identity as part of the academic community. Mentoring also helps students cope with academic demands and supports their career, leadership, and academic development. Peer-led sessions create opportunities for collaborative learning and building confidence. Universities have increasingly diverse students with a variety of learning challenges, and peer-to-peer approaches can help address these challenges through engagement and multiple learning strategies. The effectiveness of peer mentoring stems from enhancing social and contextual learning relationships, providing feedback, and occupying a supportive third space for dialogue.
Influence of Inspirational Motivation on Teachers’ Job Commitment in Public P...inventionjournals
The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of inspirational motivation on teachers’ job commitment in public primary schools in Matinyani Sub County, Kitui County, Kenya. One research objective guided the study. The study employed descriptive survey design. The sample for the study was 25 head teachers and 169 teachers. Data was collected by use of questionnaires. Pearson product correlation coefficient was used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that there was a significant and positive relationship between inspirational motivation and teachers’ job commitment (r = .774, N = 160). Based on the findings, the study concluded that inspirational motivation increased teachers’ job commitment and thus head teachers should increase inspirational motivation which is a key to increasing teachers’ job commitment. The study suggested that comparable studies in other public primary schools should be carried out in other parts of the county to find out whether the findings can be generalized to the entire county. Secondly, since the study focused on one element of transformative leadership style, a study should be conducted to establish how other elements of transformational leadership styles influence teachers’ job commitment.
This document outlines the program for a seminar on pupil engagement and gains. The seminar will discuss the complexity of defining and measuring teacher effectiveness and pupil gains. Presentations will explore professional learning for teachers, approaches from Canada, developing new meanings of pupil gains from teacher and student perspectives, and realizing pupil gains. Discussion groups will consider what pupil gains mean in relation to Curriculum for Excellence and the teacher's role in identifying, assessing, and evaluating gains. The seminar aims to further understanding of developing teachers and increasing pupil outcomes.
Relation between Learners' Critical Thinking and Their Learning Styles.pptxNimaaNaami
This document summarizes a study that investigated the relationship between Iranian English teachers' critical thinking abilities and their reflective teaching practices. The study found a significant positive correlation between the two variables, indicating that teachers with higher critical thinking skills also engaged in more reflective teaching. A survey was administered to 58 English teachers measuring their critical thinking using the California Critical Thinking Skills Test and their reflectivity using the Reflective Teaching Instrument. Analysis found correlations between components of critical thinking and reflective teaching as well. The study concluded that critical thinking and reflective teaching are positively related for language teachers.
The importance of Professional Learning Communitie for School ImprovementJACQUELINE VILELA
This document discusses the importance of professional learning communities (PLCs) for school improvement. It defines PLCs as groups that allow educators, especially teachers and school leaders, to engage with one another and continuously improve their practices. The document outlines several key benefits of PLCs, including building collaborative relationships, engaging educators in consistent learning, and addressing inequities in teaching. It emphasizes that the principal plays a critical role in facilitating PLCs and creating a positive school culture where teachers can collaborate and learn from one another.
This document summarizes a presentation on engaging learners in the second language classroom. It defines engagement as a student's active involvement in learning and discusses four types of engagement: behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and agentic. It explains that engagement is important for academic achievement and well-being. The presentation provides examples of instructional practices that can increase engagement, such as problem-based learning activities and designing learning experiences where students have autonomy. The presenter plans to study engagement in university English language classes in Japan through case studies of experienced teachers.
Social Emotional Learning in ELT Classrooms: Theoretical Foundations, Benefit...AJHSSR Journal
Abstract: This paper aims to explore the effective utilization of social emotional learning (SEL) in English
Language Teaching (ELT) environments. In other words, it will provide a comprehensive overview of the key
components and offer practical guidance for teachers looking to implement SEL practices in their own unique
teaching classrooms and situations. It starts by detailing the theoretical foundations or roots and importance of
SEL, as well as the five core competencies (self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills,
social awareness, and self-awareness) and what each one means. After that, several key case studies are
presented in an effort to underscore the positive impact of SEL on academic achievement. Following this, ways
to implement SEL in ELT environments are showcased, to include preparation and planning, learning objectives,
supportive classroom communities, teacher self-care, language teaching methodologies, instructional strategies
and tools, curriculum design, lesson planning, materials selection and development, multimedia and technology,
assessment, and reflective practice. To conclude, the need for continued research on effective SEL practices and
its impacts on long-term student outcomes are discussed.
KEYWORDS:humanistic psychology, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship
skills, social awareness, self-awareness
This document compares the change in teaching motivations among preservice teachers in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. It finds that intrinsic motivation increases during teacher education programs, while extrinsic motivation does not change. Unexpectedly, altruistic motivation like the motivation to work with children tends to decrease. The change in motivation is influenced by in-school learning opportunities like teaching practice and mentor support, with more practical programs in Austria and Switzerland seeing a greater impact than the more theoretical German program.
The Kukui team's theory of action is that effective collaboration will inspire students and adults to learn and grow as individuals and as a team. Their priorities are to refine a unit incorporating key concepts, expand teacher participation in environmental sustainability, and improve shared leadership competencies.
An effective instructional leader in reading/language arts should:
1. Establish a supportive school culture and ensure the school functions as a learning community.
2. Model high standards of professional behavior.
3. Support experimentation and value efforts to improve teaching and learning.
Leading educational change is complex and context specific. It requires leadership that considers the emotional impact of change on teachers and gains their trust and buy-in. Leaders must support and nurture new practices for change to take hold. While technology offers potential to develop student skills, large-scale change depends on building capacity through collaboration guided by supportive leadership.
Action Science is an approach that aims to improve organizational effectiveness by addressing barriers to change caused by defensive interpersonal relationships and behaviors. It focuses on examining theories of action - the underlying beliefs, values, and mental models that drive behaviors. Leaders are taught to reflect on their own behaviors and challenge underlying assumptions through techniques like productive reasoning and analysis of real workplace experiences. This allows organizations to move from a Model 1 theory of action based on unilateral control and winning to a Model 2 theory that values valid information, informed choice, and internal commitment to change.
Professional learning communities (PLCs) are groups of educators that collaborate with the goal of improving student outcomes. They work to continuously enhance their teaching practice through sharing ideas and acting on new learning. Key characteristics of effective PLCs include a shared vision around student success, collective responsibility, and focus on student learning through collaboration. When teachers engage in high-quality PLCs, it can lead to benefits like higher student achievement, more commitment to shared goals, and greater job satisfaction among staff.
The document discusses the importance of developing a theory of action to guide a district's master scheduling process. A theory of action makes explicit the assumptions about how implementing certain strategies will lead to desired outcomes. It should be research-based, identify key actions and their expected results, and be plausible, doable, testable, and meaningful. Developing a shared theory of action can help align beliefs and prevent stakeholders from stubbornly holding onto practices that do not produce the desired scheduling outcomes.
The document discusses strategies for increasing student engagement and achievement. It outlines theories of action for schools and teachers to improve outcomes, including setting high expectations, using inquiry-focused instruction, implementing teaching protocols, and providing purposeful learning tasks. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, reflection and feedback, and developing a common vision and language around instructional practice. Implementing these strategies consistently and systematically across the school is presented as key to realizing the greatest impact on student learning.
Contributing discipline of organizational BehaviourRaju Mysore
Organizational behavior draws from multiple disciplines including psychology, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, and political science. Psychology contributes to understanding individual behaviors, attitudes, and decisions. Sociology examines organizational structures, cultures, and group behaviors. Social psychology studies group processes, communication, and attitude change. Anthropology provides insights into organizational and individual cultures. Political science analyzes power and conflict within organizations. Together, these disciplines provide a holistic understanding of individual, group, and organizational dynamics.
This document discusses the roles of paraeducators who assist teachers in elementary school classrooms. It notes that teachers receive little training on supervising other adults. The document outlines some potential roles for paraeducators, such as tutoring students, leading small groups, and preparing materials. However, teachers often feel unsure of paraeducator roles and responsibilities due to a lack of communication and training. The document emphasizes that administrators should clearly define paraeducator roles according to school policy and that effective communication between teachers and paraeducators is needed to clarify responsibilities.
Technological, economic, socio-cultural, and political factors are driving the emergence of e-learning. Technological advances like the shift from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 which allows users to interact and participate online have enabled the growth of e-learning. Economic factors like the lack of workforce are increasing demand for online learning opportunities. Socio-cultural changes mean education needs to prepare students for a more digital world. Political support for developing a "knowledge economy" further pushes the adoption of e-learning.
Professional Learning Communities Made Easyguestcc6b38
This Powerpoint presentation by Faye L. Lewis, an assistant principal in Essex County New Jersey, will make Professional Learning Community implementation easy for those venturing into the worls of PLCs.
This document discusses the need for change in the current educational system. It argues that the system developed in the 19th century no longer meets the needs of the 21st century. The key competencies required by employers today like critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration are not being systematically developed in most schools. The document presents a vision for educational change, emphasizing developing skills like critical thinking, problem solving, and learning agility. It advocates shifting to a student-centered model with teachers as facilitators. The document proposes using the Theory of Constraints approach to manage the change process through establishing a compelling reason for change, a clear vision of the future, and a coherent plan to get there.
The document discusses the role of instructional coaches as effective change agents within learning communities. It reviews literature that finds coaching helps increase teachers' instructional capacity and shows professional development is most effective when contextualized within the classroom. Experts agree effective coaching is school-based, ongoing, research-based, and focused on teaching and learning, while not being evaluative or enforcing specific programs. Coaching must also be systemic and supported throughout the educational system to successfully drive reform.
This document discusses engagement in the L2 classroom. It begins by defining engagement as the active involvement of students in learning activities according to Reeve (2012). There are four types of engagement: behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and agentic. Engagement is important because it is tied to academic achievement, well-being, success, and flourishing. The document then discusses various instructional approaches and frameworks that can be used to investigate practices, teacher characteristics, and contextual features that promote or hamper student engagement.
Peer mentoring and peer learning programs have been shown to be effective for undergraduate students in several ways. They help students transition to university life and develop a sense of identity as part of the academic community. Mentoring also helps students cope with academic demands and supports their career, leadership, and academic development. Peer-led sessions create opportunities for collaborative learning and building confidence. Universities have increasingly diverse students with a variety of learning challenges, and peer-to-peer approaches can help address these challenges through engagement and multiple learning strategies. The effectiveness of peer mentoring stems from enhancing social and contextual learning relationships, providing feedback, and occupying a supportive third space for dialogue.
Influence of Inspirational Motivation on Teachers’ Job Commitment in Public P...inventionjournals
The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of inspirational motivation on teachers’ job commitment in public primary schools in Matinyani Sub County, Kitui County, Kenya. One research objective guided the study. The study employed descriptive survey design. The sample for the study was 25 head teachers and 169 teachers. Data was collected by use of questionnaires. Pearson product correlation coefficient was used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that there was a significant and positive relationship between inspirational motivation and teachers’ job commitment (r = .774, N = 160). Based on the findings, the study concluded that inspirational motivation increased teachers’ job commitment and thus head teachers should increase inspirational motivation which is a key to increasing teachers’ job commitment. The study suggested that comparable studies in other public primary schools should be carried out in other parts of the county to find out whether the findings can be generalized to the entire county. Secondly, since the study focused on one element of transformative leadership style, a study should be conducted to establish how other elements of transformational leadership styles influence teachers’ job commitment.
This document outlines the program for a seminar on pupil engagement and gains. The seminar will discuss the complexity of defining and measuring teacher effectiveness and pupil gains. Presentations will explore professional learning for teachers, approaches from Canada, developing new meanings of pupil gains from teacher and student perspectives, and realizing pupil gains. Discussion groups will consider what pupil gains mean in relation to Curriculum for Excellence and the teacher's role in identifying, assessing, and evaluating gains. The seminar aims to further understanding of developing teachers and increasing pupil outcomes.
Relation between Learners' Critical Thinking and Their Learning Styles.pptxNimaaNaami
This document summarizes a study that investigated the relationship between Iranian English teachers' critical thinking abilities and their reflective teaching practices. The study found a significant positive correlation between the two variables, indicating that teachers with higher critical thinking skills also engaged in more reflective teaching. A survey was administered to 58 English teachers measuring their critical thinking using the California Critical Thinking Skills Test and their reflectivity using the Reflective Teaching Instrument. Analysis found correlations between components of critical thinking and reflective teaching as well. The study concluded that critical thinking and reflective teaching are positively related for language teachers.
The importance of Professional Learning Communitie for School ImprovementJACQUELINE VILELA
This document discusses the importance of professional learning communities (PLCs) for school improvement. It defines PLCs as groups that allow educators, especially teachers and school leaders, to engage with one another and continuously improve their practices. The document outlines several key benefits of PLCs, including building collaborative relationships, engaging educators in consistent learning, and addressing inequities in teaching. It emphasizes that the principal plays a critical role in facilitating PLCs and creating a positive school culture where teachers can collaborate and learn from one another.
This document summarizes a presentation on engaging learners in the second language classroom. It defines engagement as a student's active involvement in learning and discusses four types of engagement: behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and agentic. It explains that engagement is important for academic achievement and well-being. The presentation provides examples of instructional practices that can increase engagement, such as problem-based learning activities and designing learning experiences where students have autonomy. The presenter plans to study engagement in university English language classes in Japan through case studies of experienced teachers.
Social Emotional Learning in ELT Classrooms: Theoretical Foundations, Benefit...AJHSSR Journal
Abstract: This paper aims to explore the effective utilization of social emotional learning (SEL) in English
Language Teaching (ELT) environments. In other words, it will provide a comprehensive overview of the key
components and offer practical guidance for teachers looking to implement SEL practices in their own unique
teaching classrooms and situations. It starts by detailing the theoretical foundations or roots and importance of
SEL, as well as the five core competencies (self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills,
social awareness, and self-awareness) and what each one means. After that, several key case studies are
presented in an effort to underscore the positive impact of SEL on academic achievement. Following this, ways
to implement SEL in ELT environments are showcased, to include preparation and planning, learning objectives,
supportive classroom communities, teacher self-care, language teaching methodologies, instructional strategies
and tools, curriculum design, lesson planning, materials selection and development, multimedia and technology,
assessment, and reflective practice. To conclude, the need for continued research on effective SEL practices and
its impacts on long-term student outcomes are discussed.
KEYWORDS:humanistic psychology, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship
skills, social awareness, self-awareness
This document compares the change in teaching motivations among preservice teachers in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. It finds that intrinsic motivation increases during teacher education programs, while extrinsic motivation does not change. Unexpectedly, altruistic motivation like the motivation to work with children tends to decrease. The change in motivation is influenced by in-school learning opportunities like teaching practice and mentor support, with more practical programs in Austria and Switzerland seeing a greater impact than the more theoretical German program.
This document discusses interaction in language classrooms. It defines interaction and describes different types that can occur. Interaction is important because it facilitates language acquisition by providing opportunities for students to obtain comprehensible input and negotiate meaning. Theoretical frameworks that help explain the role of interaction include Krashen's input hypothesis, Long's psycholinguistic perspective emphasizing negotiation of meaning, and socio-cultural perspectives involving scaffolding and the zone of proximal development. Classroom interaction is shaped by pedagogical goals and methods as well as social relationships between teachers and students.
This article summarizes a study on collaboration in university programs that involve students participating in real-world experiences. Interviews were conducted with students, partner organizations, and instructors involved in a learning through participation (LTP) program. The study initially aimed to explore online technologies used to support collaboration. However, emerging themes from the data shifted the focus to the nature of collaboration in LTP. Key findings include that LTP involves new collaborative roles for all parties that are not always explicitly addressed. Challenges to collaboration include time constraints and communication issues. While online tools were used, face-to-face interaction was still seen as important to collaboration in LTP.
Aet 562. self guided social media training. ltc. week 6 (2)Rebecca Ybarra
This document provides an overview of using social learning tools for professional development and training in higher education. It discusses how social learning can help overcome barriers to training like attrition and lack of interaction. Examples of social media tools that can be used for collaboration and problem solving are described, like Facebook, YouTube, Google Docs and Slack. Guidelines are provided for addressing ethical issues and how leadership can support goals through social learning.
Collaborative Learning for Educational Achievementiosrjce
Collaboration is a way of interaction and personal attitude where individuals are responsible for
their actions, learning , their abilities and contributions of their peers as well. This paper clarifies the concept
of collaborative learning by presenting and analyzing the educational benefits of Collaborative learning
techniques. Collaborative learning is more students centered. The collaborative tradition takes a more
qualitative approach, analyzing student talk in response to a piece of literature. This paper clarifies the
differences between collaborative and individual learning. . The paper also highlights teacher’s perspective for
individual and collaborative learning. The paper concludes with a discussion about the implications of these
issues with respect to achievement of undergraduate students in English. T-test is used to study the difference in
means in achievement in English by using collaborative learning and individual learning. The sample comprises
of 40 students (males 30, females 10) of undergraduate program. Purposive sampling has been used .The final
achievement scores in English have been used for the purpose of the study.
The study investigated the predictors of collaborative behavior and on the job effectiveness among teachers. The population of the study involve teachers within Zaria metropolis. Hence, two hundred of them were purposively sampled for the purpose of the study. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The questionnaire was structured in a five point Liker scale system. Any item that achieve mean score of 3 point and above was taken to be accepted, while those that did not achieve that was taken as
rejected. All the items on interaction, relationship and motivation were found to be accepted by the respondents as critical variables for facilitating teachers’ collaboration and on the job effectiveness. It was found that constant interaction among teachers enhances collaboration and effectiveness. The study also revealed that the more teachers relate with one another, the more close they are and also influence each
other’s effectiveness. The study further showed that teachers motivation, influences effectiveness. It was therefore recommended that teachers themselves should establish mechanisms that would help them interact and relate more efficiently with one another on constant bases.
Wendy McMillan's poster at the Propel Conference, Stirling, June 2014Brenda Leibowitz
The document discusses a study that used complexity theory to understand the university teaching and learning system. It interviewed a lecturer to understand the constraints and enablements related to teaching. The study found that constraints and enablements were produced through the interrelationships between different parts of the system, including communities of practice, academic freedom, development opportunities, supportive management, and vision documents. These interrelationships both disrupt existing practices and enable new opportunities for teaching development.
Teaching for Peace, Renewing the Spirit - TESOL 2014Cheryl Woelk
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2. Transformative Learning
Transformative learning theories
incorporate learning processes that allow
adult learners to recreate and develop their
personal experiences into a more critical
perspective (Fuhr, 2017).
3. Transformative
Learning
Our experiences are
valuable. Yet, connecting to
other’s experiences allow us
to think more deeply about
our perspectives and the
perspectives of others;
giving us a more useful
frame of reference (Taylor,
2017) that can be used in
workplaces.
4. Appreciating the experiences of others also
helps define relationships; an important part
of transformative learning (Taylor, 2017).
5. The development of trusting
relationships in a peer to peer
setting is essential to amicable,
productive discussions and
establishment of mutual goals
(Taylor, 2017); all important
aspects of collaboration in the
workplace.
6. Yes! Transformative Learning is
socially influenced.
Yes! If you want successful
collaborations in your workplace,
Transformative Learning is
important.
7. Why Collaboration in the
Workplace?
Collaboration helps…
diversify your portfolio
scale up innovation
enable employees to take part in reaching organizational goals
provide an experiential learning experience for all involved
increase the social status value of all involved
add value to effective relationships in the workplace
8. Violet L. Ford
Violet Ford is a third year
doctoral student at Johns
Hopkins School of Education,
specializing in Entrepreneurial
Leadership. She is a highly
experienced professional with
expertise in instructional design,
strategic planning, performance
management, and team building.
Her research interests include
social entrepreneurship,
leadership and adult learning
including transformative
learning, critical pedagogy, and
professional development.
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