Problem of Practice (PoP)
Where the PoP is derived?
What is DATA?
RESEARCH is the foundation for solving problems.
What is a Theory of Action?
This frames a learning problem or challenge.
What is start with a problem of practice?
Strand 5.
What is enhance personal leadership?
What works best in education.
What is Hattie Ranking: "252 Influences and Effect Sizes"?
Create and lead a system that ensures effective instruction for all students, integrates multiple initiatives, and results in sustained high levels of learning for all.
What is the WSLA foundational problem of practice?
Changes are needed to ensure high levels of learning for all.
What is how are students achieving?
The rational and strategies that a team uses to solve their PoP.
What is develop a systems-level plan & theory of action?
Strand 4.
What is create collaborative cultures?
This is Hattie's #1.
What is collective efficacy? -or- What are collaborative teams?
A PoP assists with "focusing direction".
What is one of Fullan's "right drivers in action"?
Actions taken to help or hinder students' growth.
What is "how are teachers instructing"?
Data used to measure progress on solving your PoP.
What is identify evidence of progress?
Strand 2.
What is lead coherent system-wide support for learning?
The road-map for highly effective leadership teams and PLCs.
What is "In Praise of American Educators" - DuFour?
Identifies a learning issue, inequity and/or opportunity gap for students.
What are characteristics of a strong Pop?
Leadership actions taken to help or hinder students' growth.
What are the principal's leadership moves?
This strand pertains to the other four strands.
What is communicate system-wide commitment to equity?
The new way we do things around here.
What is second order change?
"A problem well put is half solved." - J. Dewey
What is a strong PoP?
When the administrators do X then the teachers will be able to do Y, which will help all students learn at higher levels.
What is the Theory of Action story?
Gather and analyze data to assess progress and inform the next cycle.
What is understand what happened?
A sustainable aligned system that ensures equity and high levels of learning.
What are the WSLA curriculum strands? -or- What is the WSLA star? -or- What is WSLA's "what"? -or- What is WSLA's success criteria?
Having a sense of purpose while working with peers on issues of critical importance to the group as difficult problems are solved.
What are the primary intrinsic factors that motivate people?