Reflection requires time and space to pause and think, and it is in those reflective moments that we may notice something or have an insight that can lead to broader, systemic change. If our environments prioritize immediate problem-solving without making room for reflection, we can miss these insights. This article describes research from Harvard Business School on the behavior of nurses in hospitals that has parallels to schools and the demands placed on teachers.
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Principled Innovation asks us to work with others and recognize the limits of our own knowledge so that we can better understand and tackle the complex issues our communities face.
K-5 Card Deck Activity: Curiosity
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20 minutes
By: Principled Innovation® (PI)
What are systems?
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2 minutes
By: PBS
Responding to crisis with character
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11 minutes
By: Principled Innovation® (PI)
The power of perspective taking
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8 minutes
By: Gillian Ku and Kathy Brewis, London Business School
Principled Innovation continuum
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15 minutes
By: Principled Innovation® (PI)