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A 9 page paper. The paper begins by explaining what productive pedagogy is, which is incorporated into the strategic plan. Productive pedagogy was initiated in Australia, specifically, New South Wales. The plan begins with mission, beliefs and purpose of the plan. The strategic plan is in Table format and includes the area of focus, e.g., arts, literacy, social skills, etc., a goal for each area and strategies that will be used to accomplish the goal. At the end of the paper, the writer identifies some of the leadership skills used to write the plan. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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expands authentic pedagogy (White and Mitchelmore, n.d.). It is intended to have teachers focus on what is really important, on the "vital elements of student learning" (NSW Department of Education
and Training, 2002). It is different because it is more comprehensive than other paradigms (NSW Department of Education and Training, 2002). There are four dimensions identified in productive pedagogy: "Intellectual
quality, Relevance (or connectedness), Socially supportive classroom environment, Recognition of difference" (NSW Department of Education and Training, 2002; South Australian Department of Education and Childrens Services, n.d.). The NSW Department
of Education and Training (2002) provided the following grid to illustrate the elements in each of these four dimensions: Intellectual Quality * Higher order thinking * Deep knowledge * Deep
understanding * Substantive conversation * Knowledge as problematic * Metalanguage Relevance (Connectedness) * Connectedness to the world * Problem-based curriculum * Knowledge integration * Background knowledge Social Support
* Student control * Student support * Engagement * Self-regulation * Explicit criteria Recognition of difference * Cultural knowledges * Inclusivity * Narrative * Group identity * * Citizenship
(Source: NSW Department of Education and Training, 2002; also see South Australian Department of Education and Childrens Services, n.d.) When illustrated in this manner, productive pedagogy looks rather simple but
not necessarily easy. It is simple in its design because it is very clear what the elements are in plan language. It is not simply to actualize and requires planning
and consistent review. The strategic plan offered here intends to include these elements. Strategic Plan The draft of a primary schools strategic plan is presented here. The goal
of the plan is to assure productive pedagogy, or quality teaching. It should be noted that the schools plan is flexible and adaptable as progress reviews are conducted. The plan
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