Adapative Structuration Theory

Rules

• Different roles within the school have different rules (as per AST).

Teacher Implications

• Individuals (and staff as a whole) come together to form resources and expectations of students.

Teacher Implications

• These rules are modified regularly to best fit the group and external factors.
• Example: Bullying in the classroom, rules and structures need to be modified to respond to challenges.

External Factors

• Influence by:
• Counsellors
• Administration
• Parents

AST Rules that teachers follow:

• Employee handbook
• Ontario Curriculum Guidelines
• Individual School Expectations

Teachers Contribute:

• Knowledge
• Courage
• Resources
• Experience
• Communication Skills
• Reputation

Student Perspective

• Students need to be taught to be aware that external forces impact how you feel and work in a group setting.
• Actively work to minimize external factors (status, parents, administrators etc.)