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Top Reads: Embracing both/and thinking and actions 

This fortnight's top reads from the team at ISV.

Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) /
06 August 2024

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Every fortnight, ISV's Innovation & Learning Leaders share their top reads for teachers and educators.

1. Embracing both/and thinking and actions 

Embracing both/and thinking and actions, written by Head of Innovation and Learning at ISV, Kieren Noonan and Associate Professor of Management at the University of Delaware, Wendy K Smith explores four new tools for leaders to creatively engage with tensions and demands when solving challenges. This article features practical examples from current Independent Principals from the Knox School and Cornish College. This publication comes from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO).

2. The power of evidence in education 

How can evidence-informed teaching methods support student learning and skill development? Learn about the interplay between evidence and classroom realities.

3. 'Bring me solutions, not problems'

We’ve all heard the statement: bring me solutions, not problems. On the face of it, it seems like a wise suggestion, but it might be more harmful than you think. This article from Psychological Safety outlines four different outcomes for applying this statement in practice, reflecting on both the problem itself and the organisational learning potential.

 

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