The Competencies of the WS Approach: A Fish Bowl Activity Diving Deeper

2 Session Question: What do we know about the competencies that will assist us in the work of Phase IV of the WS approach? 2

3 Working Systemically Competencies Creating coherence Collecting, interpreting, and using data Ensuring continuous professional learning Building relationships Responding to changing conditions 3

4 Fish Bowl Participants in the fishbowl have an opportunity to share experiences, ideas, and reflections. Observers of the fishbowl discussion have an opportunity to gain insights, form opinions, and generate questions. Everyone has an opportunity to develop a higher awareness of the competencies and an increased understanding of various experiences and viewpoints. 4

5 Audience observes during the dialogue being carried on in the fish bowl. Audience may record questions to be asked of the fish bowl group at the end of the session. Thank you for your cooperation. Fish Bowl Norms 5

6 1. Read over your Working Systemically Competencies handout and reflect on the following: The Fish Bowl Task –What competences were successfully established in Phases I–III? – What competences were more challenging? – What are the implications for you as a facilitator for the development of the competencies in Phase IV? 6

7 2. Fish bowl members discuss the issues while others listen. 3. Facilitator will ask for additional comments and/or questions from audience. The Fish Bowl Task (continued) 7

8 Individually, reflect on the activity. How did this activity deepen your understanding of the importance of developing the competencies in the WS approach? What support will you need in order to help your districts in the development of the competencies in the WS approach? Be ready to share your reflection. Reflection 8

9 Thank you!