A selection of creative ideas for school development, ranging from team teaching to innovations for fostering open communication between teachers and learners.
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Useful to share in teacher development programmes, or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Based on inputs to the South African Extraordinary Schools CoPs, 2016-17.
Describes the aims and benefits of Dialogue Circles, and sets out ‘how to’ process guidelines for using dialogue circles effectively.
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Useful to share in teacher development programmes, or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Based on inputs to the South African Extraordinary Schools Coalition CoPs, 2016-17.
Describes the concept of resilience, and offers a framework for translating this into the school culture, environment and relationships.
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Useful to share in teacher development or school leadership programmes, or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Axis Education Summit and BRIDGE partnership resource, 2017. Based on a presentation by Arista Bouwer.
Tips for teachers on how to prepare for and manage participatory classroom discussions for active listening and critical thinking.
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Useful to share in teacher development programmes or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Axis Education Summit and BRIDGE partnership resource, 2017. Based on a presentation by Arpan Chokshi. Suggested links to further resources may no longer be available.
Tips for teachers on how to integrate movement and dance in the classroom for supporting learning and enhancing personal connections.
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Useful to share in teacher development programmes or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Axis Education Summit and BRIDGE partnership resource, 2017. Based on a presentation by Kurt Minnaar. Suggested links to further resources may no longer be available.
Strategies for teachers to help learners understand how they learn and work with their strengths, and tips on how to encourage cooperative problem solving.
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Useful to share in teacher development programmes or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Axis Education Summit and BRIDGE partnership resource, 2016. Based on a presentation by Lucy Hilarides and Elizabeth Colen. Suggested links to further resources may no longer be available.
This framework explores the concept of reflective practice and its importance for educators, and gives four easy steps for implementation.
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Useful to share in teacher development programmes, or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Input to the South African Extraordinary Schools CoP, 2016. Based on a presentation by Nigel Richard.
A reflection tool for both new and seasoned teachers to think through their own identities and how these perspectives relate to their teaching practice.
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Useful to share in teacher development programmes and school leadership programmes, or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Axis Education Summit and BRIDGE partnership resource, 2016. Based on inputs and group discussions. Suggested links to further resources may no longer be available.
Sets out key features and benefits of getting learners to engage in well-structured debates.
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Useful to share in teacher development programmes or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Axis Education Summit and BRIDGE partnership resource, 2016. Based on a presentation by Vashti Nepal. Suggested links to further resources may no longer be available.
Tips for teachers on how to give learners opportunities to think out of the box when learning core concepts in a subject, and how to use project-based learning to foster creative thinking.
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Useful to share in teacher development programmes or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Axis Education Summit and BRIDGE partnership resource, 2016. Based on a presentation by Amelia Herbert. Suggested links to further resources may no longer be available.
Tips for teachers on using the MATCH strategy to foster inclusivity so that all learners benefit from their teaching, and support for their own self-reflection on inclusive practices.
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Useful to share in teacher development programmes or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Source and Date:
Axis Education Summit and BRIDGE partnership resource, 2016. Group inputs. Suggested links to further resources may no longer be available.
Tips for teachers on how to cultivate a culture of reading with learners, including how to set up and run a literacy club.
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Useful to share in teacher development programmes or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Axis Education Summit and BRIDGE partnership resource, 2016. Based on a presentation by Mariyeni Matariro. Suggested links to further resources may no longer be available.
Brief exploration of the ‘growth mindset’ concept and research, and how to promote this in teaching and learner feedback practices.
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Useful to share in teacher development programmes or in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
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Axis Education Summit and BRIDGE partnership resource, 2016. Based on a presentation by Chris Olivas, drawing on the work of Carol Dweck. Suggested links to further resources may no longer be available.
Briefly discusses definitions of mentorship and induction programmes, and sets out a framework for designing a mentorship programme, giving examples of key elements.
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Useful for anyone involved in designing mentorship interventions in education contexts such as schools or other learning sites, or who are themselves mentors.
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This resource was collated from a number of BRIDGE CoP meetings from 2014-2016 that explored concepts and case studies relating to mentorship. Suggested links to further resources may no longer be available.
