Leading With Inquiry:The Role of the Collaborative Teacher

Leader in Promoting Professional Learning

Thomas A. Chiola, Ed.D.Rider University

Think about the last time you collaborated with someone or others in your profession. Jot down the context and then describe it. (3 min.)

What was the outcome? ( Share with elbow partner 2 min.)

Would you say it was effective? Why or why not?

Turn & Talk

What is Effective Collaboration?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= VmQVNE-MbKI

As you view this Ted Talk, please jot down what resonates with you when thinking about collaboration. Share Out-Let’s Name it!What does the research say?

Characteristics of Effective Collaboration

“Collaborative Inquiry provides a structure for professional learning in which teachers and administrators come together to inquire, seek, and share learning, collect and reflect on evidence, and act on what they have learned.”

“ Collaborative Inquiry provides opportunities for teachers to lead and learn from one another which in turn allows for systemic change to occur.”

“CI is a powerful design as it recognizes the role of teachers in ongoing school improvement.”

Why Start With Inquiry?

Donohoo, J. (2013). Collaborative Inquiry

Clarity of Purpose – “The Wonders & The Why’s”

Individual Commitment-Necessary for Trust to develop

Time-and how it is structured Understanding how to collaborate and

communicate Supportive Administrators Freedom to explore

What does the research say about effective teacher collaboration?

Education Week TEACHER, (2012)

What is the Collaborative Inquiry Cycle?

http://www.pcgpolska.pl/images/poland/CycleOfOnquiry.png

Envision yourself immersed in studying and researching something you care about deeply in your teaching and are willing to openly explore with colleagues!

Let’s give it a try! It begins with a wondering! Being curious or identifying a problem. Thinking about the data you’ll need, resources, etc. How will you implement?

Get Your Hands dirty!

I wonder about _____________ because _______.

Why is this an issue important to you? What’s the problem? ( 5 min.)

Who would benefit from addressing this question?

Share your wonderments and research ideas and possible data sources with the "critical friends” at your table. ( 20 min.)

Make a “inquiry cycle plan”. Debrief: What did you learn?

Inquiry Activity: Take the first stepWhat Do you wonder about in your

teaching?

How did it go? What ideas or insights did you get from one

another? What questions do you still have? Where could you go to seek assistance?

Debrief the ProcessReflection Time

Collaborative Inquiry Resources

Please take a few minutes to complete the Reflection Sheet.

Quick Call out! What is the big take away for you today!

Reflection Time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCq__0EESno

Thank You!