Building Leading Pedagogy

Abstract

In this paper we hear the voice of an innovative educator observing case‑study schools undergoing major transformation in both the spaces they occupy and the teaching strategies they use. The paper discusses the difficulty of the change process. Sue Wilks argues that new spaces are not enough to bring about cultural change within the teaching profession and that change cannot be mandated. The paper contains a snapshot of the professional development support required by schools through observations of, and conversations with stakeholders in school communities undergoing building projects in Melbourne. This paper contains a list of 10 practical suggestions, based on literature, research and pr..