St Agnes' Primary Learning Collaborative - a Journey for ALL staff

Our next staff meeting on July 12th asked staff to think back to the last session. What did they remember? The responses indicated that staff sat in very different spaces. Some remembered: - the visuals of the parameters created - the shared beliefs we had regarding 'our' kids (that we are all accountable for) - the importance of putting faces on the data to ensure they are all catered for - the conversation around how data helps us to react both in the moment of learning/teaching and during planning - how they could not see how the parameters were interconnected (yet) - how they had rated students the 'lowest' when asked whether they believed students could articulate their learning The collaborative team shared some insights after listening to Cohort 1 schools - particularly a video where a student was able to talk about their learning. This honest representation clearly indicated that the student knew what they were learning and why. They could use the Bump It Up wal...

 It was a real insight listening to Cohort 1 schools share their journey and learning as a result of the Collaborative. The image captured is a summary of our team's thoughts. Coraki's presentation highlighted a real connection between staff and the learning resources. Their students could articulate where they were in their learning and where they needed to go next. They utilized the Bump It Up wall to help with this articulation. Both teachers and teacher assistants' voices and expertise were clearly heard in the Case Management Meetings. The team reflected on what they are doing differently as a result of  the Collaborative work. In particular they mentioned how Learning Intentions and Success Criteria are constantly referred to and how these are co-constructed (no longer teacher driven) deepening their students' understanding of expectations and building authentic ownership. The challenges faced by the team included the mindset of others, especially in regards to th...

Staff took each of the parameters and in pairs, using the book, summarized. Each pair then presented to the rest of the staff.     Staff were asked to consider why Parameters 1, 6 and 14 were non-negotiable. And to journal down their thoughts. At the next staff meeting, staff were asked to revisit the parameters displayed around the room and write a key sentence about each Parameter in their journal. Question prompts included:  - What’s something that resonates with you today as you go around the room? - Write a dot point for each parameter in their journal. What does it mean to you? How would you use it? Why is it important? Where have you seen examples? Staff then selected a different parameter that they hadn't worked with and were instructed to d esign a visual that explains that to the group what the parameter means. A gallery walk followed. Staff then asked questions around the visuals created and shared interpretations/reasons for visuals, etc. 'I'm wondering what...

  Staff were then asked at the next staff meeting to share what they did in their classroom to move closer to a 10. They were then asked if our school demonstrated Parameter 1 what would it look like? How could we move our reality to our belief? Their thoughts were captured below. Staff reflected on what were the barriers that were inhibiting our school and the people within it from achieving this 10. Their thoughts were captured below.