Zone 9: Answers to Question 2

Question 2 – Zone 9 Responses

Contents

      • The Question in brief
      • Response from:
        • Rose LaBrèche
        • No Response

Link: See Responses to Question 2: Parts 1 – 6 for a table summary of the first 6 parts of Question 2.

The Question in Brief

There are 8 parts to this question. “Yes” or “No” answers were required for the first 6 parts, but candidates were welcome to qualify their answers. Part 7 required a prose answer, and part 8 was optional. In brief, the question asked the following. The full text of the question is found at: Question 2 – Systemic Innovation.

  1. Do you believe that public education needs to evolve from its industrial management practices to ones more appropriate for today? Y/N
  2. Do you agree that formal scheduling is a major barrier to systemic innovation? Y/N
  3. Would you act to establish an OCDSB Systemic Innovation Advisory Committee made up of student, parent, teacher, administrator, ministry, university professor, business and community representatives? Y/N
  4. If “Y” to #3, would you act to have the committee established in time for systematic field studies to begin in September 2019? Y/N
  5. Would you support developing a board wide inventory of innovative actions by teachers and principals? Y/N
  6. Would you help to create partnerships with universities that want to conduct studies of how school boards can transition from the industrial model to one that suits today’s needs? Y/N
  7. What is your vision of the ideal school?

Rose LaBrèche

  1. Yes
  2. It can be a barrier, but I wouldn’t say it is the largest barrier.
  3. I would absolutely support a committee to suggest ways to implement more innovative learning solutions in schools.
  4. Assuming the field studies are agreed upon and vetted by the Board, and depending on the complexity and breadth, this timeline could work.
  5. Yes
  6. Yes
  7. What is your vision of the ideal school? My vision of the ideal school is a place where children feel safe, are able to express and develop ideas, can learn through hands-on means, learn about positive relationship building, and also prepare themselves for “what’s next”. As all children are different and the aforementioned qualities of a school can manifest themselves in many different ways, the key lies in creating an engaging school environment for all students while incorporating new technologies as they become available. Crucial elements to consider when thinking about an ideal school are accessibility and quality.
  8. SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION – I would consider exploring this option.

No Response
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