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SAAL Learning Culture - SAAL Developers

Below are two framing diagrams that represent the kinds of systems and cultures that support conditions for student agency.

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Step 1: Review and Annotate Theory of Action Diagram

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Effective professional development takes place within the school contexts and builds upon teachers' knowledge and experiences. For formative assessment implementation to be successful, it must be grounded in a system that supports adult learning (Birenbaum et al 2011, Earl and Katz 2006) and permits adults to inquire take risks and learn from experience. This diagram depicts the key elements necessary in a teacher professional learning system.

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Review the image below and Margaret and Nancy’s comments. Respond with any thoughts for your teammates. Feel free to draw areas on the diagram to start new discussion.

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Margaret Heritage Margaret Heritage (Sep 12 2016 8:54PM) : We recognize the power of seeing practice in action, both one’s own and one’s peers. SAAL offers teachers the opportunity to share their practice and its results on student agency and to continue to grow through reflection and feedback

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Teri Malpasuto Teri Malpasuto (Feb 27 2020 9:48PM) : Reflection more

I just saw this and commented also on teachers who can reflect and are open to change…will continue to grow

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Nancy Gerzon Nancy Gerzon (Sep 12 2016 8:56PM) : There is a reciprocal relationship between leader learning and teacher learning, whereby they positively influence and strengthen one another.

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Nancy Gerzon Nancy Gerzon (Sep 12 2016 8:56PM) : With strong interactions and reciprocal relationships between teacher learning and leader learning, we see positive student Learning outcomes.

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Margaret Heritage Margaret Heritage (Sep 12 2016 8:58PM) : Transforming the role of students in learning and assessment cannot be done by teachers alone. more

Leaders are critical to the process both in terms of providing support for teachers and in changing conceptions of assessment and the students’
participation in the use of assessment information.

Step 2: Review and Annotate Learning Culture Diagram

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Our Theory of Action outlines the importance of both teacher learning and leader learning to support student agency. Teachers and leaders will learn on a parallel track, with teachers exploring new knowledge and skills to engage students in collaborative learning and leaders developing systems and strategies that support teacher inquiry, reflection, and practice.

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Nancy Gerzon Nancy Gerzon (Sep 12 2016 9:03PM) : All elements of this system influence one another. The green elements highlight the supportive nature of norms, values, and beliefs.

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Nancy Gerzon Nancy Gerzon (Sep 12 2016 9:00PM) : The arrows highlight the importance of interactions among all adults in the system. These dynamic interactions are essential for inquiry and learning.

Student Agency Is Nested 0

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Margaret Heritage Margaret Heritage (Sep 12 2016 9:00PM) : The idea of student agency is nested in a within a system that supports learning at all levels, from the district through to student learning in the classroom. more

One level does not stand in isolation from others and the individuals in each level all are focused on how to best support student agency in the classroom from their perspectives.

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Margaret Heritage Margaret Heritage (Sep 12 2016 9:01PM) : Particular ways of working are emphasized in this project so that individuals at each level of the system can engage with each other in mutually supportive ways... more

…to focus on increasing student agency to achieve deeper learning and develop important lifelong
competencies.

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Nancy Gerzon Nancy Gerzon (Sep 12 2016 9:03PM) : Changes in believes and mindsets lead to changes in teacher practice, which leads to positive changes in student learning.

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Teri Malpasuto Teri Malpasuto (Feb 27 2020 9:46PM) : Reflection more

Teachers who can reflect and have a positive mindset and are open to changes are teachers who can learn and grow which is a positive outcome for student learning