ASMS CHARTER 2003

• To transform teaching and learning in science and mathematics

• To create self directed learners who are critical thinkers, problem solvers, communicators, are collaborative, creative and innovative

• A school with global recognition for innovation, excellence and enterprise

• A school for all South Australian students

Features of an organisation that support innovation

• Staff from a variety of disciplines working together• Mechanisms for introducing new ideas• Involving staff in programs from other agencies• Internal mechanisms to distribute ideas and proposals

(formal and informal)• “shedding of responsibility” ie they are everyone's

responsibility• Most communication about ideas is advice and

information not instructions & decisionsAitken and Hage (1969)

Platforms of Innovation at the ASMS

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

LEARNING PROGRAMS

STUDENTLEARNING

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

INNOVATION IN TEACHING

AND LEARNING

• Staff PL Teams• Teaching Teams• Practitioner Inquiry• Focus on pedagogical core• Informed by research &

student voice

• Self-directed• Metacognitive• Capabilities focused• Assessment for Learning

• Authentic• Interdisciplinary• Inquiry driven• Co-designed• Multi-age level

• Open & flexible• Collaborative• Connected• Learning commons