Jennifer's journey

Stage Four: Where next?

Jennifer decided that when the action learning program finished she would discuss with parents the survey results - especially their view of ‘teacher as ‘expert’ - and explore other ways to involve them in the program. She wrote in her journal:

Follow up on the surveys with a letter to parents discussing my dilemmas, eg staff as ‘experts’; possibly putting out newsletters and /or assess the way we let parents know about changes, e.g. via e-mail and also inform parents of the program and what it involves and what they’d like to do to be involved. What they would like next year in the program as I follow these children/families up to the next room.

Jennifer wrote that to continue the work, she needed support from staff and parents, as well as access to theory and technology to circulate her ideas and concerns:

Staff and director’s support; parents’ support – well those who are interested at least; access to theory to back this up; laptop in room to send email; and have all staff involved in the project – brainstorming.