Considering Mental Models is a research proven strategy for learning. They can be used with great effect to study schools. The Images of School chart shows five different guiding metaphors that can describe America's schools.
The tool can be used to reflect, have conversation, and assess which model best reflects the current status of a given school and/or district and which model a school or district aspires to be.
The Images of School chart can be used to illustrate the need for transformation.
The Schlechty Center believes that transformation to a Learning Organization where engagement is the core business is the only way schools can provide the experiences for kids that result in a quality education for all kids where high levels of profound learning are a result.
Considering Mental Models is a research proven strategy for learning. They can be used with great effect to study schools. The Images of School chart shows five different guiding metaphors that can describe America's schools.
The tool can be used to reflect, have conversation, and assess which model best reflects the current status of a given school and/or district and which model a school or district aspires to be.
The Images of School chart can be used to illustrate the need for transformation.
The Schlechty Center believes that transformation to a Learning Organization where engagement is the core business is the only way schools can provide the experiences for kids that result in a quality education for all kids where high levels of profound learning are a result.
Considering Mental Models is a research proven strategy for learning. They can be used with great effect to study schools. The Images of School chart shows five different guiding metaphors that can describe America's schools.
The tool can be used to reflect, have conversation, and assess which model best reflects the current status of a given school and/or district and which model a school or district aspires to be.
The Images of School chart can be used to illustrate the need for transformation.
The Schlechty Center believes that transformation to a Learning Organization where engagement is the core business is the only way schools can provide the experiences for kids that result in a quality education for all kids where high levels of profound learning are a result.
Activity: Start the video below. Open the Images of School Chart and view the chart as you listen to Schlechty Center CEO George Thompson. When you are finished, click on the discussion questions button and discuss their relation to your school or district. Post your answers to the Images of School slide in your project slide deck.