Getting Better Together: Harnessing Vulnerability to Power Collaboration
06/03/23 • 47 min
In episode 41 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis spend some time with Dave Fender, Principal of W.A. Day School in Livingstone Range School Division. Topics of conversation include vulnerability in creating conditions for collaboration, “de-grading” the school system, and how a changing society means changing schools in response.
Connect with Dave Fender
Email [email protected]
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email [email protected]
Twitter @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email [email protected]
Twitter @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Jennifer Ferguson
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Twitter @_MrsFerguson_
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-dickson-ferguson/
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Jigsaw Learning is a team of educators who work with schools, districts and educational leaders to establish collaborative learning structures that ensure success for all students, because every child deserves a team.
Learn more about Jigsaw Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4rT_D9RCEY
Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N0DixUVI5A
Explore the book Collaborative Response https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/published-works/collaborative-response-model/collaborative-response-three-foundational-components-transform-how-we-respond-needs-learners
Learn more about WeCollab
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Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email [email protected]
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
Music: “Jigsaw” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw Learning.
In episode 41 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis spend some time with Dave Fender, Principal of W.A. Day School in Livingstone Range School Division. Topics of conversation include vulnerability in creating conditions for collaboration, “de-grading” the school system, and how a changing society means changing schools in response.
Connect with Dave Fender
Email [email protected]
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email [email protected]
Twitter @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email [email protected]
Twitter @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Jennifer Ferguson
Email [email protected]
Twitter @_MrsFerguson_
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-dickson-ferguson/
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🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Jigsaw Learning is a team of educators who work with schools, districts and educational leaders to establish collaborative learning structures that ensure success for all students, because every child deserves a team.
Learn more about Jigsaw Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4rT_D9RCEY
Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N0DixUVI5A
Explore the book Collaborative Response https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/published-works/collaborative-response-model/collaborative-response-three-foundational-components-transform-how-we-respond-needs-learners
Learn more about WeCollab
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://jigsawlearning.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=26e5468f36f0a7091138209d1&id=fcc390350a
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email [email protected]
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
Music: “Jigsaw” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw Learning.
Previous Episode
A System Mindset for Collaboration: Successfully Addressing Division Priorities
In episode 40 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis engage with Division Directors from Holy Spirit Catholic Schools as they share their journey of not only supporting schools in implementing Collaborative Response, but leveraging parallel structures and processes to provide systemic support to schools and students while addressing Board priorities. With a clear understanding of the need for patience in trusting the process, this team reflects on how they model, elbow-to-elbow with their schools, while aligning their work with the mindset of Collaborative Response.
Reach out to connect with the Holy Spirit team:
Director of Learning, Carmen Larsen
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @larsenc14
Director of Support Services, Crystal Lothian
Email: [email protected]
Director of Religious Education, Aaron Skretting
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @AaronSkretting
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Related Resources
Reflecting on Collaborative Response - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DBh5Q-NHLx2UU9_TF3LMzryKEjE3iXxlPTnCYS4AQSQ/edit?usp=sharing
A Culture of Collaboration: Supporting Growth Across a School Division - https://youtu.be/W2hQKPueXxE
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🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when we post a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Jigsaw Learning is a team of educators who work with schools, districts and educational leaders to establish collaborative learning structures that ensure success for all students, because every child deserves a team.
Learn more about Jigsaw Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4rT_D9RCEY
Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N0DixUVI5A
Explore the book Collaborative Response https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/published-works/collaborative-response-model/collaborative-response-three-foundational-components-transform-how-we-respond-needs-learners
Learn more about WeCollab
https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://jigsawlearning.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=26e5468f36f0a7091138209d1&id=fcc390350a
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email [email protected]
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
Music: “Jigsaw” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw Learning.
Next Episode
Creating Lasting Change: Collaborative Response as a Framework to Enhance Instruction and Learning
In episode 42 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis spend time with Trevor Van Someren and Aaron Weimer, the administrative team of Clear Vista School in Westaskiwin Regional Public Schools. Topics of the conversation include assessing student learning, intervening with learning sprints, the importance of engaging in Collaborative Response with integrity and fidelity, and planning to be disappointed (initially) because implementation is a learning process.
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Connect with Trevor van Someren
Email [email protected]
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-van-someren
Connect with Aaron Weimer
Email [email protected]
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email [email protected]
Twitter @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email [email protected]
Twitter @hewsonk27
LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Jennifer Ferguson
Email [email protected]
Twitter @_MrsFerguson_
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-dickson-ferguson/
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Related Resources
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🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Jigsaw Learning is a team of educators who work with schools, districts and educational leaders to establish collaborative learning structures that ensure success for all students, because every child deserves a team.
Learn more about Jigsaw Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4rT_D9RCEY
Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N0DixUVI5A
Explore the book Collaborative Response https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/published-works/collaborative-response-model/collaborative-response-three-foundational-components-transform-how-we-respond-needs-learners
Learn more about WeCollab
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://jigsawlearning.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=26e5468f36f0a7091138209d1&id=fcc390350a
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email [email protected]
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
Music: “Jigsaw” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw Learning.
Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.
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