Full Description
How Schools Transform explores the process of transformation. This book moves beyond the why of transformation to consider how it is achieved by a range of schools around the world. Each chapter showcases a school-based example of transformation. Assessment, pedagogy, curriculum, leadership, values and learning are explored before considering the key principles required across schools to make transformation a reality. Bringing together examples from around the world, the contributing authors give relatable insights into the mechanics, approaches and principles that drive authentic and sustainable transformation of all sizes. These chapters include teacher voice, student voice, embedded cases, emerging themes, resonances and reflections and ways forward. How Schools Transform weaves real stories and authentic approaches that make transformation the reality and not just rhetoric.
Contents
Introduction: Sleep Walking and Waking Up: How Schools Transform, Michael Anderson (The University of Sydney, Australia) and Miranda Jefferson (4C Transformative Learning, Australia)
1. Transforming Leading through Coherence, Christine Grice and Susan Orlovich (The University of Sydney, Australia)
2. Pedagogies and Politics: Drawing on the 4Cs and Normal Pig, Justine Bruyère (Vanderbilt University, USA) and Noelle Yoo (The Advent School, USA)
3. Connection, Creative Chaos and Vulnerability: Reflections on Transformative Praxis, Moema Gregorzewski, Jean M Uasike Allen and Peter O'Connor (The University of Auckland, New Zealand)
4. Transforming Pedagogy: How do We Take the Jump?, Denise Lofts (Ulladulla High School, Australia) and Miranda Jefferson (4C Transformative Learning, Australia)
5. Transforming Learning: Walking on Water, Mark Steed (Hurstville Public School, Australia) and Michael Anderson (The University of Sydney, Australia)
6. How Schools Transform through Creative Disruption, Mitch Ulacco (St Eugene College, Australia) and Michael Anderson (The University of Sydney, Australia)
7. Time to Be Seen: Transforming Learning through Community Engagement for Children with Special Educational Needs using Drama and Technology, Paul Sutton (C&T, UK), Max Dean (C&T, UK) and Margaret Jones (Fort Royal School, UK)
8. Transforming Assessment: Assessing the 'Unassessable', Debbie Hunter (Oatley Public School, Australia) and Miranda Jefferson (4C Transformative Learning, Australia)
9. Transforming Teacher Education: The Power of Praxis and Inquiry, Alison Rourke (Fairy Meadow Public School, Australia) and Kelly Freebody (The University of Sydney, Australia)
Conclusion: The Threads of Transformation: Finding the Patterns, Miranda Jefferson (4C Transformative Learning, Australia) and Michael Anderson (The University of Sydney, Australia)
