Schools are complex organisations. Inherently human focused, their success is the consequence of the quality of the relationships that exists within and beyond school walls. The quality of these relationships can support school improvement, yet leaders working in this space must have more than knowledge of pedagogical and assessment theory, as it is the cultural factors that can impact upon teacher practice and student learning. In this program, participants will be introduced to several interrelated concepts that enhance school culture and connectedness.
Program Outcomes:
Facilitators will engage participants in the five areas that support leadership development and capacity in schools, which are Social Capital, Collective Teacher Efficacy, Teacher Agency, Teacher Wellbeing, and Self-Determination Theory;
Participants will learn about the research behind cultural conditions for school improvement;
Participants will learn why culture plays an important role in school leadership;
Participants will be expected to engage in reflective practices to help them understand how culture plays a part in their roles in school by using a framework for application which will be provided to them during the session;
Participants will begin to develop strategies that support leadership practice, staff relationships, and student outcomes.
Target Audience:
Head teachers, learning area leaders, other “middle” leaders.