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Opinion Piece I’ve recently been talking a lot with educators about the potential to improve, and I get confronted almost exclusively with the following responses; “that’s lovely but idealistic” “that would never work in our setting” “we haven’t got the time/capacity/resources” or worst of all; “they don’t pay me to do that” I get it,…
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Change is a constant in today’s fast-paced and evolving world. Whether it’s technological advancements, market shifts, or organisational transformations, change is inevitable. However, successfully navigating change requires more than just acknowledging its presence—it demands effective change management strategies. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of change management, understand its importance, and discuss…
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In a rapidly changing world, organisations must continually adapt and improve to stay ahead. Iteration and adaptation are key strategies that enable continuous improvement, ensuring organisations remain agile, innovative, and responsive to evolving market dynamics. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of iteration and adaptation, understand their importance in driving continuous improvement,…
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Organizational change is a complex and dynamic process that organizations must navigate to stay competitive and adapt to the ever-evolving business landscape. Mintzberg’s cycles of organisational change, developed by renowned management scholar Henry Mintzberg, provide a valuable framework for understanding the various stages and dynamics of change within an organization. In this blog post, we…
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Leadership is often associated with individuals who hold positions of authority or possess specific traits and skills. However, the concept of leadership goes beyond titles and predetermined qualities. In reality, anyone has the potential to be a leader, regardless of their position or background. In this blog post, we will explore what it truly means…
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In today’s competitive business landscape, effective leadership requires a deep understanding of the external forces that shape an organization’s success. One powerful framework for analyzing the competitive dynamics of an industry is Porter’s Five Forces. However, merely understanding these forces is not enough. True leadership demands a shift in focus from internal affairs to external…
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Learning is a fundamental aspect of human existence, allowing us to acquire knowledge and develop new skills. When it comes to learning, two primary motivations drive our progress: extrinsic and intrinsic learning. Both approaches have their merits, but understanding the distinctions between them can help us unlock our true potential and foster a lifelong love…
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We are facing unprecedented turnover of teachers and 30% of teachers will leave the profession within the first 5 years (TES). The pay is being disputed but the issues go much deeper. Ultimately the audit culture in education has turned the profession from a vocation into a job. Below are a few of the reasons…
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Firstly what is metacognition? The act of thinking about thinking. It is being aware of yourself within the thinking and learning process. When you are able to be conscious of the learning taking place you are able to use that learning process as a toolkit to learn other things in other contexts. This is immensely…
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I firmly believe in constructivism in education, the epistemology that is based on the fact that what we know is based on our experience and context; as Wheatley (1991) says; “The theory of constructivism rests on two main principles. Principle one states that knowledge is not passively received but is actively built up by the…
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Experiential learning is fundamentally based on engagement, the experience, and the relation of the learner to it is the formation of the learning, but it is important to understand first what the engagement is with. Bowen (2005) suggests 4 broad categories of engagement as being, In a broader sense there is a clear correlation here…
Shevek Pring 