1. Leading With Inquiry:
The Role of the Collaborative Teacher
Leader in Promoting Professional
Learning
Thomas A. Chiola, Ed.D.
Rider University

2.  Think about the last time you collaborated with
someone or others in your profession. Jot down the
context and then describe it. (3 min.)
 What was the outcome? ( Share with elbow partner 2
min.)
 Would you say it was effective? Why or why not?
 Turn & Talk
What is Effective Collaboration?

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= VmQVNE-MbKI
As you view this Ted Talk, please jot down what
resonates with you when thinking about collaboration.
Share Out-Let’s Name it!
What does the research say?
Characteristics of Effective
Collaboration

4.  “Collaborative Inquiry provides a structure for
professional learning in which teachers and
administrators come together to inquire, seek, and
share learning, collect and reflect on evidence, and
act on what they have learned.”
 “ Collaborative Inquiry provides opportunities for
teachers to lead and learn from one another which in
turn allows for systemic change to occur.”
 “CI is a powerful design as it recognizes the role of
teachers in ongoing school improvement.”
Why Start With Inquiry?
Donohoo, J. (2013). Collaborative Inquiry

5.  Clarity of Purpose – “The Wonders & The Why’s”
 Individual Commitment-Necessary for Trust to
develop
 Time-and how it is structured
 Understanding how to collaborate and communicate
 Supportive Administrators
 Freedom to explore
What does the research say about
effective teacher collaboration?
Education Week TEACHER,
(2012)

6. What is the Collaborative Inquiry Cycle?
http://www.pcgpolska.pl/images/poland/CycleOfOnquiry.png

7.  Envision yourself immersed in studying and
researching something you care about deeply in your
teaching and are willing to openly explore with
colleagues!
 Let’s give it a try! It begins with a wondering! Being
curious or identifying a problem. Thinking about the
data you’ll need, resources, etc. How will you
implement?
Get Your Hands dirty!

8.  I wonder about _____________ because _______.
 Why is this an issue important to you? What’s the
problem? ( 5 min.)
 Who would benefit from addressing this question?
 Share your wonderments and research ideas and
possible data sources with the "critical friends” at
your table. ( 20 min.)
 Make a “inquiry cycle plan”.
 Debrief: What did you learn?
Inquiry Activity: Take the first step
What Do you wonder about in your teaching?

9.  How did it go?
 What ideas or insights did you get from one another?
 What questions do you still have?
 Where could you go to seek assistance?
Debrief the Process
Reflection Time

10. Collaborative Inquiry Resources

11.  Please take a few minutes to complete the Reflection
Sheet.
 Quick Call out! What is the big take away for you
today!
Reflection Time

12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCq__0E
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Thank You!