SUCCESS!!! by Nancy Squicciarini

Focus on learning

2023-10-29 16:12:31 UTC

Shifting our meeting to focus on learning rather than what we are going to do next and using artefacts of student work has helped us to have deeper, collaborative discussions. Focussing on the learning rather than the teaching. Team leader went first, sharing work from their class to model vulnerablity.

Check outs

2023-10-29 17:28:44 UTC

Saving time at the end of the meetings enabling us to ensure all action points are clearly understood & clarified when necessary.

Empowering Team Members

2023-10-29 17:32:31 UTC

Engaging with a more 'distributed responsibility/ leadership model' to ensure each team member can lead in areas of strength/ passion. Ensuring each team member has opportunities to take the lead in those areas.

Flow

padgrade2 — 2023-10-29 17:42:30 UTC

Having rich planning discussions about the why, how and what, but being able to narrow things down and walk away with concrete learning outcomes and engagements for the days ahead.

Goals

whitneybuchli — 2023-10-29 20:14:25 UTC

As a new team, we've had a lot of success building a trusting, supportive and cooperative team dynamic. We've tried some new approaches and stepped away from the "This is how it's always been done" approach, and we've seen a big difference in our students achievements and our own motivation.

Timing

2023-10-29 21:22:18 UTC

Using roles and protocols to ensure a more timely start and end to our weekly meetings. This was listed as priority for many in our first team meeting.

Connecting Check Ins

2023-10-29 21:25:32 UTC

Connecting the check ins to the meeting discussion has helped them feel more purposeful and provides us with talking points to go back to at future meetings.

Collaboration

2023-10-30 08:22:28 UTC

A highlight for our team has been finding our groove as a team and focusing on collaboration, whether it is delegating the minute taking or prepping the forest wagon. We recently had an exhibition of learning which not only highlighted the work of the students but also showcased our team’s collaboration.

Team Centred

2023-10-30 09:13:56 UTC

• Effective Collaboration: The teaching team has effective collaboration and communication. Its open and positive. We work together sharing ideas and supporting one another in our shared mission of providing differentiated learning experiences for all students. We are present at meetings and follow our essential agreements.

• Positive Classroom Environment: The team has created a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn. The development of mixed workshops across the grade has enhanced student centred learning opportunities, to build friendships, cooperation and communication skills.

• Positive Team Dynamics: Our team is getting along with each other, and it is a supportive work environment. We have bonded over homemade baked good, chocolate and team outings. The team feels they are in a safe space to share and discuss. The team acts effectively with a shared focus for learning. Meetings are productive and roles are shared. We like to laugh and have a joke with each other.

Assuming positive intent

2023-10-30 10:20:18 UTC

We have come a long way in our interpretation of team members' comments, allowing space for different communication styles and the assumption of positive intent. It allows for more professional disagreements and moving forward without the tension of 'taking it personally' although there is still room to grow!