Learning Communitiesis a project based on a set of successful educational initiatives aimed at social and educational transformation. This educational model is consistent with international scientific theories that highlight two key factors for learning in today’s society: community interactions and participation.
Learning Communities involve everyone who directly or indirectly influences students’ learning and development, including teachers, family members, friends, neighbors, members of neighborhood and local associations and organizations, volunteers, and others.
Learning Communities implement successful educational practices that the international scientific community has shown contribute to improving student learning and fostering a positive school environment. These practices include:
- Interactive Groups
- Conversational gatherings
- Training for family members
- Community involvement in education
- A Dialogic Model for Conflict Prevention and Resolution
- Dialogic Teacher Training
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SLEEP STAGE
The planning phaseis one of the first steps in transforming a school intoa Learning Community.
This is the moment whenthe entire educational community collectively envisions the ideal school they wish to build, without any initial limits or constraints.
The model was developed by the CREA group at the University of Barcelona as part of the Learning Communities project.
🌟 What is the sleep phase?
During this phase:
Students, teachers, families, non-teaching staff, and volunteers are participating.
Each group answers questions such as:
- What would the school of our dreams be like?
- What kind of learning do we want?
- How would we like to live together?
- All proposals are accepted without censorship or budgetary constraints.
- The dreams of all sectors are shared and brought together.
It is a time ofexcitement, participation, and collective effort.
🎯 What is it for?
- Fostermotivation and commitment.
- Give a voice to the entire community.
- Establish ashared vision.
- Let’s move beyond the notion that change depends solely on teachers or school administrators.
📌 After the dream…
This phase is followed by other stages, such as:
- Prioritizing dreams(selecting the most relevant and feasible ones).
- Planning.
- Implementation of successful educational approaches(such as discussion groups or interactive groups).
In short, the dream phase is the emotional and democratic starting point for the center’s transformation: first we dream together, then we build together.
Below, we present the final two phases of our Center’s vision.
Here’s a look at how one of our dreams is coming to life: “having a colorful school.”
El Chaparral Elementary School depicts the evolution of life in a giant mural in the schoolyard
7th International Meeting of Learning Communities
We are proud to announce that our Principal, our Head of Academic Affairs, and our project coordinator served as speakers at the7th International Conference on Learning Communities, a leading forum for educational institutions committed to social transformation and educational success for all students.
During their presentation, they shared our school’s experience in the process of transforming into a Learning Community, highlighting the successful educational initiatives we are implementing.
The conference brings together professionals from various countries who use scientific evidence to improve inclusion, social cohesion, and academic outcomes.
The presentation highlighted the collective efforts of our entire educational community and reaffirmed our commitment to a school based on dialogue, participation, and high expectations for all students.
We are grateful for the opportunity to represent our school at such a significant international event, and we remain committed to working toward our shared dream of quality education for everyone.
