Abawi, Lindy and Conway, Joan M. (2013) Meaning-filled metaphors enabling schools to create enhanced learning cultures. In: Metaphors for, in and of education research. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, pp. 189-206. ISBN 978-1-4438-4398-0
Abstract
It is interesting to speculate on metaphor as an instrument capable of facilitating actions leading to powerful consequences. Metaphors remain in the consciousness longer than facts and therefore actions based on specific facts in one context become transferrable to another context through the use of metaphoric symbolism. Current research in schools that have undertaken the Innovative Designs for Enhancing Achievements in Schools (IDEAS) improvement process indicate that collectively developed metaphor use has the dynamic power to facilitate cognitive connections across whole school communities. In so doing, schools engaged in the IDEAS process are developing and utilising significant new knowledge for whole school achievement through cultures of collaboration and commitment. This chapter recognises that when schools are constantly bombarded with the need to undertake substantial changes in practice, the utilisation of a contextual unifying metaphor is capable of assisting wide spread and aligned change processes to unfold.
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| Refereed: | Yes |
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| Additional Information: | © 2013 by Warren Midgley, Karen Trimmer and Andy Davies and contributors. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner. |
| Faculty / Department / School: | Historic - Faculty of Education |
| Date Deposited: | 23 May 2013 05:44 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Apr 2017 00:16 |
| Fields of Research : | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1701 Psychology > 170103 Educational Psychology 13 Education > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education > 130304 Educational Administration, Management and Leadership 13 Education > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education > 130309 Learning Sciences |
| Socio-Economic Objective: | C Society > 93 Education and Training > 9304 School/Institution > 930402 School/Institution Community and Environment |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/23541 |
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