A tool to gauge collaborative learning cultures (2019)

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Abstract
The word ‘collaboration’ appears frequently and seems almost to be taken for granted in matters related to school leadership. It is nevertheless challenging work, easier in the saying than the doing. The purpose of this article is twofold. Firstly, it highlights a newly developed online survey tool to help ascertain the strength of espoused values for collaborative work within schools, or, if desired, across a cluster or kāhui ako. Secondly, it presents an opportunity to share the experiences of those who have already participated in a trial of the tool so that others can see its potential. The article is structured in three parts. It begins with an explanation of how the four espoused Ariki values underpinning the survey tool originated. This is followed by a brief overview of the online survey tool and then a selective account of the insights gained from the trial showing the extent of teacher agreement on collaborative ways of working and how such information can be used to plan and prioritise next steps to further the collaborative intent of individual schools or those working as kāhui ako across schools.
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Lovett S, Bird L (2019). A tool to gauge collaborative learning cultures. New Zealand Principal. 34(1). 30-33.This citation is automatically generated and may be unreliable. Use as a guide only.
ANZSRC Fields of Research
13 - Education::1303 - Specialist Studies in Education::130313 - Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators39 - Education::3904 - Specialist studies in education::390403 - Educational administration, management and leadership
13 - Education::1303 - Specialist Studies in Education::130309 - Learning Sciences
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