Upwards Convergence Journal : Direction and support

178. How do we gauge our impact as senior school leaders?

Posted on: 13th May 2024

Categories: Direction and support, Leadership, Theory of Action

Posted by: George Berwick

A variety of tools are at our disposal when evaluating our peers in their roles.

Previously, we addressed the first question posed to us at the Leadership Programme: Leading into the Future – Enhancing Leadership to Achieve Excellence for All

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95. Direction and support in practice (pt 6 in a series)

Posted on: 9th July 2021

Categories: Direction and support, The four capitals, Theory of Action

Posted by: George Berwick

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A number of factors come into play when supporting staff and pupils on their learning journey. Here we expand on the fundamental elements.

Learning Partnerships and learning journeys

Previously in this series we have referred to a learning partnership made

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94. Conversations in direction and support (pt. 5 in a series)

Posted on: 2nd July 2021

Categories: Direction and support, Theory of Action

Posted by: George Berwick

Knowing the principles of the Olevi Professional Progression Framework is one thing. Imparting them on others requires a conversation.

Previously in this series on direction and support, we have outlined the basic principles underpinning our approach, looked at them in

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93. Applying the principles for direction and support (pt. 4 in a series)

Posted on: 25th June 2021

Categories: Direction and support, Theory of Action

Posted by: George Berwick

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When the degree of direction and support required for a particular educational scenario has been determined, we can then begin to look at how to apply the principles.

This is where the Olevi Professional Progression Framework comes into play. This

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92. Direction and support: Select the correct degree of direction (pt. 3 in a series)

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It is essential to determine the level of support your staff require.

In part 1 of this series, we examined how a leader or teacher might determine the degree of direction or support they might provide to a member of

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91. Direction and support: A light touch can have its drawbacks (pt. 2 in a series)

Posted on: 14th June 2021

Categories: Direction and support, Theory of Action

Posted by: George Berwick, Mats Rosenkvist

Tags: Direction and support

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A lack of formal direction is desirable in a free society, but it can become counter-productive. 

The second post in our series on direction and support focuses on an international case study. In earlier posts we have referred to the

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