West Burnham on Purpose Underlying Vision
Context:
This
paper challenges each school to thoughtfully investigate the motivation
and beliefs underlying their school vision for change.
Innovation summary:
How this resource can support you along the innovation continuum:
- What is the nature of learning?
- What are the components which need to be visited to develop a vision?
- What does a vision provide and how can it be embedded into practice?
Key points:
- A vision is seen as fundamental to effective leadership and the basis of all forms of organizational activity.
- A vision can be developed from three main sources and is usually
expressed in the school's aims or mission statement. These are:
- The moral basis for the school's work.
- The core purpose of the school.
- The desired future state of the school.
