Upwards Convergence Journal : Direction and support

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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89. Direction and support: Roles must adapt as we emerge out of lockdown (pt 1 in a series)

Posted on: 27th May 2021

Categories: Direction and support

Posted by: George Berwick

Tags: Direction and support

Leaders will find they need to make adjustments to their methods as the educational landscape changes.

As the trend of the lifting lockdown continues throughout our global collaborative learning community, the role our school leaders play will in many cases …

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