Mindshift Spiral: Reimagine Learning
You didn’t get into education for mandates and paperwork.
It’s time to reclaim the why.
It’s time to reclaim the why.
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"How can I teach when I don’t even have time to think?"
"How do I keep up with all this change - without losing myself?"
"What happened to the part where we actually connect with kids - not just manage, monitor and deliver?”
The Spiral is a framework for personal and professional growth. It is designed for educators navigating the emotional, technological and systemic complexity of teaching today.
We’ve mapped out the journey we see many educators going through - not just in tools or training, but in mindset, identity and emotional clarity.
It helps you:
It’s about giving you the language and tools to grow – on your terms.
A real shift in mindset doesn’t come in tidy steps.
You circle back. You deepen. You revisit old questions with more courage and fewer illusions.
The Spiral reflects how we actually change:
We’ve seen hundreds of educators move through these patterns – not perfectly, but intently.
"It starts with a whisper. A tension.
A need to slow down and breathe again.
And from there, if the space is right, something begins to shift."
Below is a glimpse into this spiral – 6 stages that don’t demand perfection… only presence.
“I feel overwhelmed, but something needs to change.”
This is where many educators land. Tired. Curious. Aware that the old ways aren’t working – but unsure what could replace them.
No rush. This is a time for noticing, reflecting, and reclaiming your mental space.
This phase is often marked by Directive Teaching.
“I want to grow, but I don’t know where to start.”
You’re questioning assumptions and starting to reframe what teaching can be. You’ve seen glimpses -a colleague doing something differently, a post that hits home, a tool that feels empowering.
You’re starting to transition toward Guided Meaning-Making.
This is where new possibilities come into view.
“I’m trying out new tools and approaches.”
You’re experimenting - with AI, brain-based learning, co-created lessons. Some things work. Others don’t.
But you’re in motion - and that matters more than mastery.
This stage is where confidence builds and curiosity widens.
“I’m doing the work, but I haven’t fully shifted inside yet.”
You’ve taken courses. You’ve changed practices. But part of you still feels caught between two worlds - the old expectations and your evolving philosophy.
You may still lean on Guided Meaning-Making, but you’re glimpsing the freedom of Co-Creative Learning.
That’s okay. This stage takes time. It is where reflection deepens and values clarify. The right community will help carry you forward.
You’ve made the shift - in mindset, identity and daily practice. It’s no longer just what you do, but who you are.
You teach from clarity, not compliance. You co-create, not just deliver. And even when the system resists, you’ve stopped waiting for permission.
This is where Co-Creative Learning comes alive - curiosity-driven, student-centered, and brain-aligned.
You now need to deepen your practice
“I want to help others change too.”
Now, you’re mentoring, designing, leading. Maybe that means guiding your peers, launching a project, influencing policy or starting something new.
You’re no longer just surviving education - you’re reimagining and shaping it. You understand what it takes to sustain your growth in a system that hasn’t fully caught up.
You may be at different points across different parts of your practice - and that’s normal.
The Spiral gives you language, reflection and a sense of what’s next.