Effective cluster collaborations: transformation through school and university connections

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Conway, Joan M. and Abawi, Lindy. 2011. "Effective cluster collaborations: transformation through school and university connections." Abawi, Lindy, Conway, Joan M. and Henderson, Robyn (ed.) Creating connections in teaching and learning. Charlotte, NC, United States. Information Age Publishing. pp. 165-176
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Effective cluster collaborations: transformation through school and university connections

Book Chapter CategoryEdited book (chapter)
ERA Publisher ID2212
Book TitleCreating connections in teaching and learning
AuthorsConway, Joan M. (Author) and Abawi, Lindy (Author)
EditorsAbawi, Lindy, Conway, Joan M. and Henderson, Robyn
Page Range165-176
SeriesResearch on Teaching and Learning
Chapter Number13
Number of Pages12
Year2011
PublisherInformation Age Publishing
Place of PublicationCharlotte, NC, United States
ISBN9781617355509
9781617355516
Web Address (URL)http://www.infoagepub.com/products/Creating-Connections-in-Teaching-and-Learning
Abstract

Clusters of schools which allow conversations between participants from different contexts, are a useful mechanism for creating connections for professional networking and learning among teacher professionals. In recent years, the creation of clusters—designed to deliver significant school revitalization — has strengthened connections across schools and education sectors Australia wide. The prospect of schools coming together, exchanging ideas, assisting each other and making connections for deeper learning and understandings is for many innovatory. Furthermore, the idea of teachers interacting with colleagues from across sectors, and leading professional conversations about pedagogical practice is refreshing and visionary of the leading teacher professional.

Keywordsnetworking; lifelong learning; school clusters
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators
520102. Educational psychology
399999. Other education not elsewhere classified
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Centre for Research in Transformative Pedagogies
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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