Browsing by Author "Quinn, Erin"

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    Designing a Professional Learning Model to Support Creativity in Teaching and Learning
    (University of Calgary, 2015-06) Quinn, Erin; Werklund School of Education
    This paper explores the considerations in designing professional learning for teachers for the purpose of supporting student creativity. A study of relevant literature informed the design of a professional learning series for teachers in a large urban school board, revealing similarities between creativity, maker education, design thinking, and effective professional learning. Observations indicated that teachers engaged in processes that could support student creativity.
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    Designing Shifts to Position Teacher as Designer of Learning
    (University of Calgary, 2017-05) Bartlett, Stephanie; Quinn, Erin; Dalton, Tracy; Clark, Steve; Bartlett, Stephanie; Quinn, Erin; Dalton, Tracy; Clark, Steve; Werklund School of Education; Werklund School of Education
    Design the Shift (DTS) is an iterative professional learning series for educators, immersing them as learners with an emphasis on design thinking mindsets. Using DTS as the context, we juxtapose field notes, observations, participant data, and reflection with the Teaching Effectiveness Framework (Friesen, 2009) to understand the impact of design thinking on teacher practice. Implications point towards the complexities in defining our methodology as uniquely design thinking; rather it is a responsive combination of design thinking rooted in creativity and the personalization of learning.