Reflective Thinking Management Section with Shona Cochrane
Rational To improve: Individual thinking and learning skills Self confidence Attainment Engagement Reflective Thinking
Unleash the Power of Thinking The Thinking Continuum Reflective Thinking School Post school transition Career
Benefits: Adults: Raising Attainment and Pupil engagement Reflective Thinking
Benefits: Adults: Raising Attainment and Pupil engagement Young People: Making Learning Easier and More Effective Reflective Thinking
The Brain - Making Connections Reflective Thinking
The Brain - Making Connections Reflective Thinking
Sharing the message Reflective Thinking
Whole school involvement “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” Aristotle Reflective Thinking
Skill Acquisition (Paul Fitts and Michael Posner, 1967) Cognitive Associative Autonomous Reflective Thinking
Viral implementation strategy Whole school programme Involves the entire school community Adapts and grows in line with the school vision Embeds across the curriculum in a sustainable manner Reflective Thinking
Senior Management Role Align to strategic vision (KPI’s) Introduce and positively promote to the school community Implement and evaluate the programme Reflective Thinking
Managing the Programme 1. Strategic overview Key performance school improvement indicators plan 2. Consultation, review, evaluation = Driven by Staff Reflective Thinking
The Reflective Thinking Committee Chair person Committee members / volunteers Committee links Pupil committee Reflective Thinking
The Launch Planned to fit with the school calendar High profile events School community involvement Setting the high standard Spread the message Reflective Thinking
Viral Framework Reflective Thinking
Viral Implementation Programme 1.Appoint lead Depute Headteacher 2.Plan provisional timeline 3.Staff involvement – all staff middle management Reflective Thinking Committee Reflective Thinking
Viral Implementation Programme 4.Launch to pupils and school community 5.Implement programme – routine key words add definitions applying 6. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation 7. Staff professional development opportunities Reflective Thinking
Professional Review and Development Engage in reflective practice Individual and collaborative activities Research the concepts and practice of the Reflective Thinking Programme Leadership and Management activities Sustainable, cross-curricular programme Cost effective Reflective Thinking
Improving attainment and engagement within your school community Reflective Thinking