Provocation: What is the instructional leader’s role in leading excellence in teaching and learning?

Viviane Robinson

Provocation One

How truly student-centred are you?

Provocation Two

How courageous are you?

OPEN TO LEARNING™

SKILLS

State your point of

viewState the grounds

Inquire

Summarise & check

Evaluate/ critique thinking

Establish common ground

Make a plan

OPEN TO LEARNING™ VALUES

Demonstrate respect for self and others Maximise valid information Build internal commitment

What makes these conversations tough?

TensionMaintain the RELATIONSHIP

Progress the TASK

© Harley Schwadron 1999-2000

Provocation Three

How do you spend your time?

A Personal Theory of Action for One Principal’s Time Use

A Personal Theory of Action for One Principal’s Time Use

Provocation Four

How good are you at solving problems?

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Provocation: What is the instructional leader’s role in leading excellence in teaching and learning?

Viviane Robinson