Initiating Practitioner Inquiry in Innovative Learning Environments

• In Event: Teacher as Researchers: Practitioner Inquiry

Abstract

This paper introduces and explores the Plans to Pedagogy (P2P) research program– a three-year project focused on teacher capacity-building within schools. P2P engages practitioner-researchers in the development of their and their colleagues' spatial learning skills as they move into and attempt to take advantage of innovative learning environments. The program involves teachers from eight schools across Australia and New Zealand. Still in progress, each three-year project addresses individual school's needs while being supported by a more extensive university-situated 'umbrella' research program. This paper presents emerging findings from two case study schools and discusses how a research-focussed approach to professional learning can enhance teacher learning and practice.

Authors

• Marian Mahat, The University of Melbourne

• Joanne Blannin, Monash University