Success in schools lies in the strength of believing that through their combined efforts, school leaders and teachers can accomplish great things for the learning lives of students. Collective efficacy is the shared conviction that teams of educators make a significant contribution in raising student achievement. During this session, participants will learn about the overwhelming power that educators have to impact change when they come together to solve problems and engage in joint-work. Ideas and practical strategies that leaders can use to strengthen collective efficacy in their districts and schools will also be shared.
The session provides the foundation for understanding collective efficacy -what it is and why it’s important. Also included in this interactive session, participants will learn about applicable research, and the four sources of collective efficacy.
Participants will be able to:
Good Takeaways from the Workshop:
Jenni Donohoo, PhD, is a three-time, best-selling author and professional learning facilitator with more than 20 years experience in leading school change. Jenni’s three books include: Collaborative Inquiry for Educators: A Facilitator’s Guide to School Improvement, The Transformative Power of Collaborative Inquiry: Realizing Change in Schools and Classrooms (co-authored by Moses Velasco) and Collective Efficacy: How Educators’ Beliefs Impact Student Learning.
Jenni completed her doctorate in 2010. Her dissertation focused on fostering metacognition in adolescent students. In addition to her writing and consulting work, Jenni is on contract with the Council of Ontario Directors of Education. In this role she works alongside system and school leaders in order to improve the quality professional learning and collaboration in schools and districts. Jenni has also designed and taught Experienced Principals’ Courses for the Ontario Principals’ Council and Additional Qualification courses for the University of Windsor. Jenni is the past president of Learning Forward Ontario.
Course Code: JD310523
Topic: Collective Teacher Efficacy- What it is and why it’s important
Trainer: Dr Jenni Donohoo
Date: 28 March 2024 Thursday
Time: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm
Mode of Delivery: Zoom
Closing Date: 22 March 2024 Friday
Workshop Fee: S$350.00 per participant. Fees are subject to GST.
Other Information: Registration is on a first come-first-serve basis. No refunds will be made for cancellations or in the case of absentees.The Academy accepts replacements for registered participants who are unable toattend for whatever reasons.
School/Cluster-Based Workshop Registration
Please contact Joseph Loy by email joseph@pai.sg or tel:6363 0330 on the cost of conducting the workshop.