Te ArikiCollaborative - Critique based on Evidence of Practice

Te ArikiCOLLABORATIVE CRITIQUE BASED ON EVIDENCE OF PRACTICE

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The Ariki ProjectCOLLABORATIVE CRITIQUE BASED ON EVIDENCE OF PRACTICE

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TE ARIKI - History… • 56 schools - 650 teachers and principals

• Supported by Te Ariki Charitable trust

• Regional director/ group facilitators -current principals

• Small fee based on size to participate- reduced cost after first year



TE ARIKI - Values…• Collegial obligations

• Reflective inquiry and discussion

• Professional discretion

• Evidenced informed professional practice


• school leadership and school development initiative

• demonstrates the connection between principal intentions and teacher behaviours and student outcomes.

• Processes and protocols offered are based around – collecting evidence of practice – exposure to collaborative critique.

(Digital tools and resources are available, on line, and direct facilitation of the project is provided regionally by practicing principals).

• It is a stand-alone programme supported by NZPF and NZEI Te Riu Roa for New Zealand's school leaders:

• who wish to add depth and meaning to teachers’ group meetings;• who believe that there is more than one way to reach a goal;

• who wish to encourage teachers to talk about what they do and why;• who wish to demonstrate trust within their leadership practices; and

• who wish to be able to link their intents with teacher behaviour and student outcomes

What is it?The Ariki ProjectCOLLABORATIVE CRITIQUE BASED ON EVIDENCE OF PRACTICE

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TE ARIKI - How it works…

• Two groups - Principals with principals across schools - Teacher with colleagues in school

• All enter evidence of practice into e portfolio personal web diary (based on foundation concept map linked to RTC)

• Present to colleagues at an agreed date


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TE ARIKI - How it works…

• Using reflective questioning to explore meaning, lateral links, validity and data

• Opportunity for classroom visits and leaders inter-school visits


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TE ARIKI - Web Diary…http://arikinew.knowledge.net.nz/


• This development introduces a rigor and focus which can also be employed when working with the Kiwi Leadership for Principals initiative.

• Enable knowledge of current teacher thinking to be enhanced and supported to allow the principal to know what to do next in setting school wide goals and professional development

• It makes clear links (tangibly) from their main annual goals (their intent) to a change in teacher practice to improved outcomes for students.

• It offers a school wide approach to improving professional judgment around leadership and teaching practices

• Direct influence on teaching and learning

• Principal and teacher appraisals are aligned and inextricably interwoven

• Builds capacity in staff internally using staff strengths

• Builds a true learning community

Advantages for PrincipalsThe Ariki ProjectCOLLABORATIVE CRITIQUE BASED ON EVIDENCE OF PRACTICE-ADVANTAGES FOR SCHOOL LEADERS

• Greater professional collaboration and a sense of worthiness in knowing they are contributing to principal and other teachers development.

• Utilisation of internal strengths.

• Develops respect & collegiality as well as a sense of accountability.

• It recognises and builds on the richness and complexity of teachers and principals professional identities

• It gives whole school PD robustness as the level of dialogue and articulation around teacher practice is deep and meaningful.

• Capacity building for all.

• On going record of their own development and inquiry into teaching

• Direct link and alignment to school goals and principal intentions.

Advantages for teachersThe Ariki ProjectCOLLABORATIVE CRITIQUE BASED ON EVIDENCE OF PRACTICE-ADVANTAGES FOR TEACHERS



TE ARIKI – Contact Details…


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