What are Learning Walks?
Learning walks provide the opportunity for principals, deputy
principals, secondary and primary school leaders to visit a leading
school that has pursued innovation and excellence, encouraging
reflection and building collegial relationships.
'My eyes are now opened to the wonderful things schools are
currently doing in our communities. The use of innovative
practices and technology is so exciting that I am inspired to try
something different in my own school.'
Program features
- School tour to observe facilities and innovative designs
- An informative presentation as to how the school has
implemented its exemplary pedagogy and learning environment
- Discussion to establish areas of interest and ideal
outcomes
- The setting of a personal action plan and post visit tasks
Program aims
- To showcase innovative practices within our schools
- To encourage and foster a collegiate leadership culture,
extending beyond school localities
- To encourage evaluation of good practice for both the host and
visiting colleagues
- To provide opportunities for exchange and dialogue between
school leaders working at parallel levels and in similar
contexts
2008 learning walk programme
Term 1
- Berwick Lodge Primary School, VIC
Building a successful community radio program and incorporating
audio-visual innovations in schools
Term 2
- Kew East Primary School LW1, VIC
Student wellbeing and engagement
- Caroline Springs College, VIC
Community Partnerships: Strategic ways of engaging local
communities with schools
Term 3
- Kew East Primary School LW2, VIC
Performing Arts
- Brighton Secondary College, VIC
Middle Years Programs
- Glendal Primary School, VIC
Term 4
- Eastwood Primary School, VIC
- South Gippsland Secondary College, VIC
Please check the iNet
Australia website for booking details and details of learning
walks in other states.