Beyond Inquiry - Dr Cheryl Doig (former principal of Fendalton High)
Now: http://thinkbeyond.co.nz/
Less is more - depth rather than coverage
Real issues, authenticity
Works from a future premise
Considers self, school and society
Adults modeling
Valuing diversity
Student voice as learners, considering their needs, passions and diversity.
Key competencies should weave into the curriculum and the inquiry process
We value good communicators in society - eg) a doctor who can diagnose kidney disease AND explain it to the patient is better than a doctor who can just diagnose.
Key competencies: personalised learning, learning dispositions, curriculum coherence, integration (more holistic)
Aim to be constructive students of the future.
Want kids that can persevere when things get tough, they don't just develop these strategies.
Consistently between classes - not conformity!!!!!
TERM ONE:
My goal is...
I will achieve this by...
I will know I have achieved this when...
Evaluation:
You don't know what kids are capable of... or what they think.... unless you ask.
Feedback from students about teaching in your class or in your school.
Reflection time
We have to model key competencies ourselves - model the sorts of learners that we want our kids to be.
"Fendalton Friends"
NCER to release engagement question stem info
Develop class charter in relation to the key competencies used at the school
Student led conferences: Have a reflection prepared using a scaffold.. I think, Things that surprised me were..
One thing I am proud of learning this year
At school I like
One thing about my learning that my MUm and Dad are proud of
My goals have been...