Plan–Act–Observe–Review: A Case Study of Claremont College

Abstract

Chapter 4, ‘Plan–Act–Observe–Review’ focuses specifically on the need to understand and develop teacher collaboration prompted by the introduction of new shared learning environments. The chapter talks about three key school strategies which were developed through a process of school inquiry and why it was felt they were needed. It highlights the need for coherence and consistency across school and includes lots of useful takeaways for readers.

The first intervention, Collaborative Teaching Models, focusses on the structures that help teachers and support staff understand how to work together. The second intervention, Communication Strategies, investigates the cultural changes required because of the elevated human interactions involved in collaborative teaching. The third intervention, Strategic Meetings, is a combination of structural and cultural change, found to be advantageous due to collaborative teaching.

Citation

Ford, J. (2024), "Plan–Act–Observe–Review: A Case Study of Claremont College", Mahat, M. and Bradbeer, C. (Ed.) Teacher-led Inquiry in School Learning Environments (Linking Theory and Practice in Learning Environments), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 41-56. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-216-620241004