Communities of learning
A collection of sabbatical reports and other reflections on what is happening in Communities of Learning, Kāhui Ako.
Matariki Kāhui Ako
This video is courtesy of Poutama Pounama.
Approaches
Mid-Bays Community of Schools
Considers how the college's current internal professional development approach aligns with the strategies and structures of the kāhui ako. (2016)
Frimley School
Considers the benefits of and requirements for joining a Community of Learning. Reports on the strategies and structures other schools have been trying. (2017)
Tawa Intermediate
Examines governance models of kāhui ako. (2019)
Leadership
Mountainview School
How leadership of a kāhui ako strengthens leadership capacity for the leader and for others. (2018)
Golden Sands School
Gathers kāhui ako leaders' views on the support and learning provided for the role. Identifies perceived barriers and recommended improvements. (2017)
Whangaparaoa Peninsula Kāhui Ako
Investigates the experiences of other lead principals and communities to prepare for starting in the role herself. (2017)
Porirua East Kāhui Ako
Examines leading in a complex world: knowing the “why” for our work, understanding the complex systems we work in, and building relationships for collective leadership. (2017)
Progress
Māwhera Kāhui Ako
Gathers kāhui ako leaders' views on what's working, what's not and where to next for communities of learning and secondary-tertiary partnerships. (2018)
Rotorua Catholic Faithbased Kāhui Ako
Describes the journey since 2015 and appraises progress using the development maps in the kāhui ako toolkit. (2016)
Thames-Kauaeranga Kāhui Ako
Identifies the driving forces of their progress and ways they overcame restraining forces. (2019)
Auckland Central Catholic Kāhui Ako
Describes the journey to date – one year on – and assesses the impact so far using the development maps from the kāhui ako toolkit. (2017)
What has worked
Investigates whether two years' of kāhui ako have made a difference to student achievement. (2019)
Investigates the impacts kāhui ako have had on collaboration, leadership and learning. (2018)
Investigates the experiences of early adopter kāhui ako. (2019)
John Paul College
Investigates a small cross section of leaders' views on the structures, practices and outcomes of kāhui ako. (2019)
Waiuku College
Investigates the experiences of five kāhui ako. (2019)
Key resources
Development maps – Ministry of Education
Collaboration to improve learner outcomes – ERO
Guide for boards of trustees – NZSTA
Stories of practice – Te Whariki website
Example websites
Mahurangi Kāhui Ako website
Waimea Kāhui Ako website
Tags: Communities of learning
