Blue Skies Leadership

E02 - Kevin Bartlett - Common Ground Collaborative - Blue Skies Leadership

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In this episode of the Blue Skies Leadership Podcast, Dan Kerr, Daniel Mendes and Kevin Bartlett discuss the future of education, focusing on the importance of defining learning, the vision for schools, and the journey of the Common Ground Collaborative. They explore the need for systemic change in education, the challenges of teacher evaluation systems, and the significance of building a learning culture that empowers both teachers and students. The conversation emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and the importance of collective efforts in transforming educational practices.


Takeaways

  • Defining learning is crucial for effective education.
  • Education should focus on developing well-rounded individuals.
  • Simplicity in direction helps avoid initiative fatigue.
  • A systemic approach to learning is necessary for change.
  • Teacher evaluation systems often fail to transform practice.
  • Empathy is key in addressing educational dilemmas.
  • Collective teacher efficacy has the greatest impact on student learning.
  • Learning should be viewed through a growth lens, not an evaluation lens.
  • Building a learning culture requires shared beliefs and values.
  • Consistency and focus over time lead to meaningful progress.

    • Chapters

    00:00 Defining Learning in Education

    04:00 The Blue Sky Vision for Schools

    15:01 The Common Ground Collaborative Journey

    18:47 Transforming Teacher Evaluation Systems

    33:11 Clarity in Complexity and Future Directions


    Podcast Hosts

    Daniel Mendes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mendesd/

    Dan Kerr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-kerr-b0a82520/


    Episode Guest

    Kevin Bartlett: https://www.commongroundcollaborative.org/


    Notable Mentions

    Greg McKeown: https://gregmckeown.com/

    • LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregmckeown/

      • Jamie McTighe: https://jaymctighe.com/

      Julie Stern:https://www.conceptualtransfer.com/

      Tania Lattanzio: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/tania-lattanzio-ige; https://www.innovativeglobaled.org/

      Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/

      • Twitter: @brenebrown

        • Jim Collins: https://www.jimcollins.com/

        Gordon Eldridge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-eldridge-9469021/

        Bambi Betts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bambi-betts-a0b3a47/; https://www.theptc.org

        Greg Curtis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-curtis123/

        Charlotte Danielson: https://danielsongroup.org/framework/

        Michael Fullan: https://michaelfullan.ca/

        • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fullan/

          • Margaret Wheatley: https://www.margaretwheatley.com/

          Chad McGartland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-mcgartlin-3050632a6/

          Dylan Wiliam: https://www.dylanwiliam.org/

          • Twitter: @dylanwiliam

            • Martin Skelton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-skelton-87030318/

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