

Implementation in schools
13 snips Aug 27, 2024
In this discussion, Jonathan Sharples, a research fellow at EEF, shares insights on bridging research and practice in education. Phil Stock, a deputy head teacher and director at Greenshaw Research School, highlights structured approaches to change, emphasizing collaboration and communication as crucial for successful implementation. Laura Spence, director of the Gloucestershire Research School, passionately discusses the unique challenges faced by urban and rural schools in supporting disadvantaged learners. Together, they unpack the emotional complexities of de-implementation and the importance of evidence-informed decision-making.
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Quality Over Process in Implementation
- Effective implementation depends more on how well the process is done rather than just following it.
- Social and collaborative human interactions are now emphasized as the main drivers of success.
Engage, Unite, Reflect Behaviors
- Actively engage, unite, and reflect to make implementation effective.
- These behaviors require purposeful planning and continual collaboration with all stakeholders including staff, students, and families.
Neglecting Monitoring After Delivery
- A project in Bristol highlighted how monitoring implementation is often neglected after initial delivery.
- Leaders tend to move on quickly, losing sight of adapting and improving strategies.