Pedagogical innovation for leadership teams
Develop tools and strategies to drive teaching innovation from coordination and pedagogical advisory roles.
About the course
Based on Justin Reich's book Iterate, this course is designed for leadership teams seeking to drive innovation in their educational institutions. Over four sessions, we will explore practical tools based on Justin Reich's book 'Iterate' to guide and facilitate teaching innovation processes. Participants will learn to guide teachers in applying experimentation cycles, using design thinking in educational contexts, and leading collaborative innovation processes. Upon completion, they will have concrete strategies and a toolkit to promote significant changes in their educational communities.
How it works
You will join a group of 2 to 5 colleagues, and as a group, you will meet 4 times, either in person or online, at a time you all agree on.
Join a circle
Organize your study group with colleagues during the match period.
Agree on a schedule
Decide the most convenient time for your sessions, online or in person.
Join and collaborate
When the session arrives, connect with your colleagues and complete the activities together.
What's included
Requirements
- Have a coordination or pedagogical advisory role
- Commitment to educational innovation
- Availability to participate in sessions
Course syllabus
Session 1: Experimentation cycles and collaborative learning
- • Understand the cycle of experimentation and collaborative learning for innovation
- • Reflect on how their practices contribute to teaching innovation in the classroom
Session 2: Design thinking for educational leaders
- • Value the necessary attitudes to apply design thinking
- • Analyze the 6 stages of design thinking for leaders and how it can be applied to their context
Session 3: Collaborative innovation cycle
- • Understand the collaborative innovation cycle
- • Analyze how the collaborative innovation cycle fits their context
Session 4: Implementation strategies
- • Design strategies for collaborative innovation
Meet the instructor
Sergio Reyes
Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Lleida and professor at Tec de Monterrey, specialized in educational innovation and technology. With 16 years of teaching experience, he has led important initiatives such as the Mexican Network of Writing Centers and conducts research on learning mediated by digital technology.
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