Innovating the Pedagogic Core

Judy Halbert & Linda Kaser

British Columbia, Canada www.noii.ca

In your system, how could you use this framework to stimulate and

encourage more innovative learning environments?

Three examples of Innovating the Pedagogic Core –

building adaptive expertise

Every learner leaving our settings as curious as when they arrive

Every learner crossing the stage with dignity purpose and options

• Population 4,400,000

• 1600 schools, 60 school districts

• 85% attend public school

• Large immigrant population

• 200 Aboriginal groups – 56 languages

• Child poverty – high for developed countries

Community of Learners – Nanaimo BC We are all learners. We are all teachers.

Inquiry processes in a collaborative setting

Saturna Environmental Education Centre

Intense focus on the natural environment with strong community links

The Connected Classroom – Gold Trail

Technology Collaboration Inquiry Connection

ILE Project

Over-arching Intention

ADAPTIVE EXPERTISE / COMPETENCE FOR ALL

The ability to apply meaningfully-learned knowledge and skills flexibly and creatively in

different situations.

de Corte, 2010

PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES TO DEVELOPING ADAPTIVE EXPERTISE

1. GUIDED LEARNING – teacher scaffolded

1. ACTION LEARNING – learners more in charge

1. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING – learner discovery orientation

Orchestration of inquiry and collaboration

1. Rich content

2. Thoughtful use of resources

3. Expanded notions of teachers

4. New notions of learners

5. New forms of organization

6. New mixes of learning and teaching practices

LEARNING PRINCIPLES

• Learners at the centre

• The social nature of learning

• Emotions are integral to learning

• Recognizing individual differences

• Stretching all students

• Assessment for learning

• Building horizontal connections

Elements of the Pedagogical Core

Spiral of Inquiry

What’s going on for our learners?

How do we know?

Why does it matter?

In your system, how could you use this framework to stimulate and

encourage more innovative learning environments?