Overview of the EPS school self review online tool developed and made available by CORE Education in New Zealand

1. Introducing … EPS 2.0

9. Mental Models Mental models are the assumptions & stories which we carry in our minds of ourselves, other people, institutions, & every aspect of the world. Differences between mental models explain why two people can observe the same event and describe it differently; they are paying attention to different details.

10. The Ladder of Inference Argyris & Schon, 2000 I adopt beliefs about the world I draw conclusions I make assumptions based on the meanings I’ve added I add meanings (cultural and personal) I select data from what I observe Observable ‘data’ and experiences The reflexive leap ( our beliefs affect what data we select next time ) I take action based on my beliefs

16. Values, Beliefs, Principles and Practices. Julia Atkin 2007

17. Values & Beliefs

19. An educational positioning system Julia Atkin 2007 Philosophical Frameworks: deep exploration of the fundamental nature of educative purpose, learning, knowing and knowledge Techniques, Strategies, Structures: the tools to implement the philosophical frameworks including the design of the use and allocation of people, time, space and place Community & Culture: the development of a learning culture and learning community

20. Four Tests The responses within each dimension can be interrogated according to the following four tests: Robustness – processes up to the task Are the processes robust enough? Collectivity – participation and contribution Who is participating and to what extent? Complimentarity – relationships of the parts to whole Is the application consistent, across everything? Congruence – the desired effect What is the relationship between theory and practice?