ASSIGNMENTS IN REVIEW:
The "Change" Presentation
Change is inevitable. Embrace it. Never assume anything will stay the same.
The "Who Moved My Cheese" Presentation
The Handwriting on the Wall = change happens, anticipate change, monitor change, adapt to change quickly, change, enjoy change, be ready to change quickly and enjoy it again.
Article "TUNE IN to what the new generation of teachers can do" Millenials are those born after 1978...what we can expect:
They expect to be praised more.
They enjoy being mentored.
They don't anticipate a 30-year career with one district.
They want to continue to learn and grow.
They are assertive and confident.
They have always negotiated in their home life = they desire leadership roles.
They want to develop friendships at work.
They are used to being overscheduled and multi-tasking.
They seem to have technology in their DNA.
They will follow the rules if they are clear - so update the technology policies.
Video Clip - A Change in Thinking: Systems Thinking
1. Systems are defined by their interactions, not their parts.
2. Gaining awareness of how we think is the first step in creating intellectual capital.
3. As we learn more about the interactions of systems we are better able to predict and influence systems behaviors.
4. Learning is literally the result of growing interdependencies.
5. You don't get more brain cells as you learn more. What does happen is the connections between brain cells grow.
6. Similarly, organizations learn by improving the interactions of their elements, not by improving the elements in isolation. AHA! AHA! AHA! Loved the analogy between the human brain and our organization (PWHS).
Video Clip - Leadership: The Need for a Change in Thinking
Systems Optimization. Reverse fragmentation with systems thinking. Reunite work&play&learning to create a more satisfying life.
How To Thrive As A Teacher Leader Chapter 4 Adaptive Leadership
Interesting Points to Ponder:
1. Move together as a team by getting everyone on board, building their skills and finding ways to prevent them from feeling left out.
2. Develop trust with your administrator and earn their respect before tring to take risks.
3. Before criticizing your administrator, pick your battles and realize it is more difficult to "manage" a school than it appears. A "manager" cannot make all people happy all the time and are often following directions from superiors.
4. Let new administrators figure out some things on their own before sharing your biases.
5. If a situation has the potential to get out of control - parent or district office may be calling - let the administrator know beforehand so he/she has time to prepare.
6. Don't be afraid to ask for administrative help.
7. As a leader in your building, be prepared to first identify the leadership style and philosophies of a new administrator before being assertive.
8. When working with other teachers - play the role of good cop...let your administrator be the bad cop.
9. Administrators are busy. When morale is down they may not be aware - let them know.
10. Be honest and direct. Don't try to cover things up - if they blow, you will lose all respect and trust from your administrator.
11. Make your supervisor look good.
12. As a new leader, don't try to accomplish too much too quickly.
13. Expect disagreement. Be the bigger man.
14. Never bring a threat to the administration because you will never win. To avoid problems, when you first assume a leadership position, ask teachers their greatest concerns and peeves about the system.
15. If a staff member "bites" you, then don't let it happen a second time.
16. Identify your supporters. Find someone who believes in a program you support and have them present the information.
17. Have a majority...pull the train out of the station.
18. When mediating between teachers, don't be perceived as being on one side.
19. Don't ask teachers if they agree with something, ask "Are you comfortable with that?" This allows for more negotiation and avoids people from shutting down.
20. Develop a rapport with the LD Chair. :) :) :)
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C. Ross. I like your summations of each presentation. They are concise and very accurate. I feel that so many teachers are not ready or willing to change. I know that you are not one of those people. You are always looking for new ways to help your students.
The "Tune In..." article was interesting to read too. I guess I am considered one of those millenials. I look at your list and notice that many of those things that are listed, I can relate to. Some of those characteristics I feel that were just what I expected was the case when I grew up but guess wasn't the case for everyone. This article made me even think about how technology has changed since I have been in school; I started playing Oregon Trail on the big floppy disk, then went to 3.5" disks around middle and high school, and finally in college went to USBs. Or you can even look at how the coloring of my computers have changed in my lifetime; black and green to what HD computer screens which are comperable to high-end tvs. It's crazy to me that the kids we teach who are considered in this group too have not experienced some of these. They have not known life without cell phones! What kind of things will my kids see and face. How will we have to change our teaching in the future?!!?! CRAZY!
Wow,nice summary of all of the points in this unit. Very well done and interesting to see it so well mapped out.
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