Upwards Convergence Journal : Collaborative Learning Communities

151. The process of school transformation (Case study: pt 1 of 3)

Posted on: 7th November 2022

Categories: Coaching, Collaborative Learning Communities, Schools transformation

Posted by: Jamie Tegerdine

Photo by Igor Rodrigues on Unsplash

Step by step, Diverse Academies is transforming its schools. In this series we are invited inside the process. 

Diverse Academies based in Retford is in the middle of moving towards an effective collaborative learning community across its network of schools. …

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138. Catching up with Dame Sue John

Posted on: 24th June 2022

Categories: Challenge Partners, Collaborative Learning Communities, The four capitals

Posted by: George Berwick

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Dame Sue John continues to be a driving force in the UK education system, in particular with her continuing work with Challenge Partners. 

It’s no understatement to say it would be difficult to imagine our education system without the input …

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111. Transformation: A checklist for the new educational landscape (pt 1 in a series)

Posted on: 22nd November 2021

Categories: Collaborative Learning Communities, The four capitals, Theory of Action

Posted by: George Berwick

As schools return to normality, circumstances around teaching are changing, and a degree of flexibility is required.

Schools in our global community are still dealing with Covid to varying degrees but, the draconian responses introduced this time last year have …

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87. WQSB case study pt3: Creating a framework for learning

Posted on: 7th May 2021

Categories: Collaborative Learning Communities

Posted by: Amy Curry, Mike Dubeau

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Sometimes extraordinary events can become a catalyst for change, a time for us to examine processes with an analytical eye and identify room for improvement.

Our third guest post from the  Western Quebec School Board,  describes the creation of  an …

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84. Successful collaborative learning takes direction

Posted on: 16th April 2021

Categories: Collaborative Learning Communities, Leadership, Theory of Action

Posted by: George Berwick

Evidence provided by the Research Schools Network demonstrates the importance of leadership in facilitating knowledge sharing.

It has always been our conviction that leadership plays a critical role in creating a collaborative learning environment within and between schools. Now we …

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83. Kickstart networks for the good of the school ecosystem

Posted on: 31st March 2021

Categories: Collaborative Learning Communities, Peer Review, School ecosystems

Posted by: George Berwick

The restrictions of the pandemic have impacted the networks required to maintain effective collaboration. Now is the time to bring them back to life.

It is reassuring to see that we are not alone in our suggestion that getting your …

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