Lambert experiments with a new definition of leadership. “A Collective Learning Process” It is no longer limited to a few, but here leadership is a broader concept embedded in the whole school community. Here we are creating a synergy by “those who choose to lead.” The key to Lambert’s model is that leaders learn together. Dialogue is used to question perceptions, beliefs, truths, and assumptions to create a shared vision and understanding. This process involves:
- Discovering what we think student should know and be able to do?
- How well are students learning: created collaborative teams to investigate.
- What are the problems and what do we need to work on?
- Create action plan: strategies for implementation: I don’t believe that strategic plans move school forward like PLC does.
This leadership model has an Environment that is trusting, risk-taking, changing, learning collectively, has a shared purpose, and challenges perceptions. With this commitment school communities can continue to move forward whether a leader leaves and a new one arrives.
Capacity building is difficult in International School due to the 30% turnover of teachers every year. How do they create this? They need long term plans. Philosophies, missions and shared values help. Collaboration doesn't happen on its own. Need to be guided and skills must be learned.
Inquiry!!! not done!!!
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