An approach to school-based change and teacher professional growth that recognizes local contexts
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Discover an actionable framework for promoting inquiry-driven innovation.
This book is one of the most dynamic, detailed books on educational innovation I have ever read. It weaves together literature on innovation, insights from business, and some very substantive research-based examples in a compelling case for innovating and innovators. Using powerful arguments for openness to change and diversity of teamwork, this book shows how innovation is both totally necessary and perfectly possible. Clearly written, and attractively illustrated, it will engage would-be innovators everywhere.
— Andy Hargreaves, Research Professor, Boston College, Director of CHENINE (Change, Engagement & Innovation in Education), University of Ottawa
Teacher Voices
Nick Bruce, former Deputy Headteacher, English Department, Wellington International School, UAE; currently Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning, The International School of The Hague, the Netherlands.
Vicki Hallat, former Head of the Center for Excellence, Wellington International School, UAE; currently Deputy Head of The British School in the Netherlands.
Helen Loxston-Baker, Former Director of Teaching, Learning and Innovation; Anthony Loxston-Baker, Former Coordinator of History - GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis
Building on experience from around the world, Liz Dawes Duraisingh and Andrea Sachdeva show in insightful and practical ways how we can transform pedagogical paradigms to educate children for their future, rather than for our past.
— Andreas Schleicher, Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills, OECD
Buy Inquiry-Driven Innovation
If the need to be agile and creative on a personal level is not daunting enough - imagine trying to create a culture of innovation and iteration in a school- often it becomes the responsibility of a few or gets left to chance. This book offers proven strategies, inspiring case studies and simple frameworks that can intentionally foster a school-wide culture of innovation - by design!
— Kiran Bir Sethi, Founder The Riverside School and Design for Change
Innovation + Inquiry + Community
Three key elements of inquiry-driven innovation:
Innovation
Innovate to meet specific needs within your school.
Inquiry
Engage in purpose-driven inquiry.
Community
Harness the potential of collective learning.