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ASMS CHARTER 2003. To transform teaching and learning in science and mathematics To create self directed learners who are critical thinkers, problem solvers, communicators, are collaborative, creative and innovative A school with global recognition for innovation, excellence and enterprise
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ASMS CHARTER 2003 • To transform teaching and learning in science and mathematics • To create self directed learners who are critical thinkers, problem solvers, communicators, are collaborative, creative and innovative • A school with global recognition for innovation, excellence and enterprise • A school for all South Australian students
Features of an organisation that support innovation • Staff from a variety of disciplines working together • Mechanisms for introducing new ideas • Involving staff in programs from other agencies • Internal mechanisms to distribute ideas and proposals (formal and informal) • “shedding of responsibility” ie they are everyone's responsibility • Most communication about ideas is advice and information not instructions & decisions Aitken and Hage (1969)
Platforms of Innovation at the ASMS • Open & flexible • Collaborative • Connected • Learning commons • Staff PL Teams • Teaching Teams • Practitioner Inquiry • Focus on pedagogical core • Informed by research & student voice INNOVATION IN TEACHING AND LEARNING • Authentic • Interdisciplinary • Inquiry driven • Co-designed • Multi-age level • Self-directed • Metacognitive • Capabilities focused • Assessment for Learning