Empowering Education: Building Learning Communities for Transformative Learning

As a school principal, I have a passion for launching schools with a #learningcommunity structure rather than traditional single cell classrooms. This passion started in 2011 with an addition of two learning communities to an existing traditional school. It became immediately evident how transformative learning communities were for education, shifting the focus from teaching to learning – facilitating staff learning from each other and affording students the same opportunity.

Subsequently, I spearheaded the launch of an entire school structured around learning communities, servicing 900 Kindergarten to Grade 8 students. Working alongside exceptional teachers, I witnessed their willingness to step outside their comfort zones to create unforgettable learning experiences for their students (I can personally attest to this, as my own child was taught by the teacher featured in this audio spark).

The magic that unfolds when teachers grasp the concept of #collectiveaction is undoubtedly the pinnacle of the school experience. It fosters a culture of care and generates learning opportunities surpassing the capabilities of any single teacher. To all educators embracing #educationinnovation or #collectiveaction, kudos as I realize how difficult it is to go against the grain.