Monthly Archives: September 2018

Deep Learning

Engage the World – Change the World by Michael Fullan, Joanne Quinn, Joanne McEachen. I’m reading this book one chapter at a time with my wife. As this book is very new, it has some wonderfully current observations. More importantly, … Continue reading

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Design Thinking for School Leaders

Five Roles and Mindsets That Ignite Positive Change. by Alyssa Gallagher and Kami Thordarson. This book beautifully compliments the agile design theory approach and resonates strongly with existing elements of my own leadership practices.

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Embedding Formative Assessment

Practical Techniques for K – 12 Classrooms by Dylan Wiliam and Siobhan Leahy This new version of the book is powerfully useful. The pragmatic and authentic approach makes this accessible and transformational all at the same time!

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Students at the Centre

Personalised Learning with Habits of Mind by Bena Kallick and Allison Zmuda. I’m reading this book from a ‘learner agency’ perspective. It has mapped out the next few years worth of professional development in designing the next iteration of our … Continue reading

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Socially – critical Environmental Education in Primary Classrooms

The Dance of Structure and Agency by Jane Edwards. This colossal work by Jane is reconstituting my brain. If one could do a pre and post reading analysis of my neural pathways – I’m certain that the two brains would … Continue reading

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Current Ramblings

Sunday mornings seem to be the absolute best time for me to melt into my phrontistery and ‘pen’ my reflections. On this grey morning, I’ve dragged out my brother’s old PowerBook G4. It has the most extraordinary keyboard- the likes … Continue reading

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