This paper reports on a study that investigated the process and outcomes of using Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in an Australian initial teacher education (ITE) program review. The aim of the study, which drew on a sample of teaching staff involved in this Master of Teaching program, was to gain an understanding of the extent to which the application of the AI framework can be used effectively in t...

This study involved a Colorado public charter high school using appreciative inquiry (AI) to provide leadership of the organisation with strategic, decision-making that aids in the creation of a new teaching curriculum. Leadership discovered an effective means of change to its academic curriculum for the school year 2009–2010 and assisted with the schools charter renewal. A series of focus meet...