Formation LLP

The Leadership for Learning Program (LLP)

The objectives of the LLP

1. To accelerate self-directed professional development by linking personal awareness, emotional resilience, impact focused know-how and commitment to growth in professional leadership.
2. To equip participants with the know-how to invent, adopt, adapt and apply the most appropriate tools and processes for the stage and context of the innovation.
3. To support participants to acquire the skills, strategies, insights and self-knowledge that will increase their capacity for change and develop their ability to sustain continuous development.
4. To equip practitioners to involve colleagues and students effectively in the dynamic processes of classroom-based innovation using the Teacher Learning Community model.

Intended outcomes

1. Co-create a practical leadership program that fits the needs of the Moroccan educational context
2. Develop 21^st century leadership in education skillsand enhance personal effectiveness, know-how and capacity to lead sustainable improvements in teaching and learning
3. Be able to adapt and create a wide range of tools to support classroom-based action research
4. Develop participants’ knowledge, competency and skills topromote efficient and effective collaboration through teamwork, mentoring and coaching
5. Know how to set up and support Professional Learning Communities in the local context

Commitment and Structure

1. Introduction: The LLP is an initial commitment of 9-12 months. The course is tailored to the specific needs of the context in which participants are learning and working. Participants learn through practical activities, intersessional tasks, interactive group learning and structured dialogue. The LLP provides numerous opportunities for reflection, teamwork, constructive feedback and experiential learning. In addition to full attendance of the face-to-face modules, participants are required to complete intersessional tasks, maintain a professional development portfolio, and contribute to the LLP online learning platform and blog.
2. Module 1: Insights and experiences of leaders and leading, leading with vision, leadership styles& Self-evaluation of Leadership Behaviours; giving and receiving feedback; norms of collaboration enquiry.
3. Module 2:Leadership and Management; levers and self-evaluation processes that drive educational  improvement
4. Module 3:time and project management skills, action planning, coaching skills, developmental lesson observation techniques, developing student consultation, evidenced-based tools and approaches for monitoring and evaluation; setting up and leading a Professional Learning Community (PLC).
5. Module 4: Enabling and releasing the potential of other team members; holding difficult conversations
6. Between Day 4 and 5: Develop, practice, & apply new learning and skills in the Leadership Challenge.
7. Module 5: A review and reflection day to evaluate progress and interim outcomes, to discuss any obstacles and find solutions. Deepen experience of peer coaching and plan next steps.
8. Module 6: Share outcomes, project evaluation and action planning for the future.

Contact: simoncowtoninmorocco@gmail.com

Morocco: +212 622 39 56 00

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