Professional Documents
Culture Documents
IN YOUR SCHOOL
WITH COLLABORATIVE INQUIRY
Why?
Creating classroom super stars
Engaging teachers as lifelong learners
Sharing and promoting best practices
Teachers as researchers
Self and Collective efficacy
Empowerment for all
Promoting creativity, innovation and self-assessment
Nurturing feedback among school communities
Shared perspectives leads to trusting and open relationships
Encouraging authentic dialogue
Leadership is key
STEPS GOALS
How?
Learn by Doing
The inquiry cycle used in
PRiSSM
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