Session 2

TLDW

Homework 1… ReadingHow did we get on?• You should have been able to

complete some reading after the last session

• How did you find it?

– CONNECT: How does it connect to what you know already?

– EXTEND: How did it extend your thinking? New ideas?

– CHALLENGE: What is still challenging or confusing you?

Tool 22

Consulting Literature

• Why is it important to consult literature? (Tool 11)• How can we obtain reading resources?

– Google– Tool 12 – searching online– Sharing resources – shows leadership

• How do we evidence our reading?– Creating an evidence sheet outlining what you have found that

has informed your project (adapt layout of Tool 10)– Not necessary for reading that was not useful or didn’t impact

on project– Use phrases such as… “This was useful…”, “I disagreed with…”– Be aware of the need for references for your portfolio – if you

use it, reference it (Tool 48)

In pairs discuss…

Discuss and create a visual representation of your discussion… (this could be words and / or pictures)

– What is professional knowledge?– Where does it come from?– Who creates it?– How is it different from academic knowledge?– How can we improve professional knowledge within

our own areas or whole school?

What’s the difference?

What is the difference between:

Knowledge dissemination

Knowledge transfer

communicating knowledge – telling someone

mutually beneficial collaborations, two way exchange of knowledge,

engaging others

Knowledge Creation

• In order to build our own knowledge, we need to consult (Tool 21)

• Task this week – consult with others about your action plan

• The action plan is an evolving process so it can be altered

Planning for Enquiry… Sam’s story

• Read through Sam’s example (Tool 25)

• Look over the ‘elements in a process of development’ sheet (Tool 2)

• Discuss what Sam’s group might have done

• What did Sam’s group actually do?

Dipak’s Story – What processes did he go through?

Ethics

• Tool 27• Gathering evidence

ethically• Letters• Best interests• BERA guidelines

(British Educational Research Association)

Leadership

• Tool 28 – complete a reflection on your own leadership

So far… reviewing progress

• Do you have a portfolio?• Look at the list of evidence you

should have so far (Tool 29)• Add your name and comments

and hand them in• Complete a reflection

statement on today’s session (Tool 19)

My TLDW

portfolio

Homework…

• Complete consultation of your Action Plan and bring to next session

• Begin consulting the literature• Look at BERA – on the website below

• https://misslester.wikispaces.com/

Reflective Log

• Record of participation log must be completed before you leave

• This is an important part of the TLDW process so take some time to think carefully about your responses