2. You will learn the value and effectiveness of collaborative
self- study. You will be able to identify key characteristics of a
self-study community.
3. Collaborative learning recognizes the interdependent nature
of teachers work. (Robinson, 2011). The critical question is not Do
we Collaborate? But rather What do We Collaborate about?
4. What is Collaborative Self-study? Self-study research is a
mode of scholarly inquiry in which teachers examine their beliefs
and actions within the context of their work as ed- ucators
(Whitehead, 1993)as cited in Louie, 2003. Self-study research
encompasses many research approaches and methods, allowing
[educators] to build upon their existing research expertise (Louie,
B. et al, 2003). It is part autoethnography, autobiography and
narrative inquiry. It requires a reflective stance.
5. Think of a learning experience you have had Record those
remembered details . . . Notice what you focus on . . .
6. Share your story What questions arise? You may amend your
story . . .
7. Search for themes within your story . . . Threads of meaning
may lead to insight . . . Hermeneutic analysis may uncover implicit
theories and hidden beliefs [that] have stronger influence on
teachers' practices than their con- scious cognitive reasoning.
Consequently, a clear understanding of the reasons and motivation
for their actions may improve their teaching performance (Candy,
1991) as cited in Louie, 2003.
8. Its not what we do it is a philosophy Trust develops and
deepens Supportive Conditions Risk-taking is encouraged Takes time
for collaboration
9. philosophy Trust Support Risk-taking Collaboration Notice
anything? Does this connect to student-centred leadership? In what
ways?
10. Growing With Collaboration Collabor ative Teams Princi pals
Lead ers Reflective Journal Consider Do you see self-study in your
future? Why or why not? Is there a way for you to use self-study?
What limitations are there to self-study? Are there concerns of
validity?
11. Further Reading Bullough, R.V. Jr. and Stefinee Pinnegar.
(2001). Guidelines for Quality in Autobiographical Forms of
Self-Study Research. Educational Researcher, April 30. pp13-21
Freese, A., & Samaras, A. (2006). Self-Study of Teaching
Practices Primer. Peter Lang Publishing, Inc. Freese & Samaras
text Louie, B., Drevdahl, D., Purdy, J., Stackman, R. Advancing the
scholarship of teaching through collaborative self-study. The
Journal of Higher Education. Vol. 74, No. 2 (Mar. - Apr., 2003),
pp. 150-171 Published by: Ohio State University Press Link to Louie
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