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Sample reflection

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Come, lim kopi.

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As a teacher leader, I'm each of these persons, it depends on the situation, time, space, etc. To my students and colleagues.

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I help to nurture and "prune" my teachers so that they and the students can reach their fullest potential.

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This picture best describes my idea of the role that a TL plays in school. TLs prune the existing flora and fauna of the school. We shape it and add elements to sharpen its aesthetic. We seek to create harmony in this landscape of teaching and strive to take this forward.

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As a Teacher Leader, I see myself as someone who nurtures and tends to the needs of my colleagues, especially the BTs and those who have just joined the school. I need to give regular care and attention to my colleagues, checking on their progress both in terms of teaching and learning, and their mental well-being. It is only with this nurturing and attention can I then help my colleagues aspire to be the best that they can be.

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Embrace lifelong learning. To teach well, we need to be a student again and again.

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As we lay the ethical foundations to have a shared vision with a baseline – beliefs that shape our thoughts and identity, its imperative that we lay the bricks without compromising the structural integrity of the profession.

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As an ST, I am like the man in the picture, trimming the trees and makes the garden beautiful. Its my role to help my BTs and colleagues and "trim" them so they stay in shape for the education, nurturing them with skills in pedagogy and remind them of the code of conduct and teaching ethos, just like how the trees in the garden need to be trimmed and having fertilizers and nutrients to grow. Tress, like teachers too, need alot of TLC.

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As a teacher leader in school, it is akin to being a 'crew leader' on board a ship (school), guiding and supporting other crew members (fellow teachers) to perform their roles so that we can navigate well through the changing educational landscape.

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Teaching is one of the most challenging profession in the world; it is easy to feel lost and unsure (as depicted in the train moving towards an open track). I see my role as a teacher leader in my school as the trusted colleague to support with greater clarity and focus (hence zipping up the track) for fellow teachers to progress on safely and meaningful.

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I see myself working with the department heads and the other colleagues together to make both the students and the teachers life colorful and wonderful as possible.

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The analogy of landscaping - creating beauty from what we have is apt as our role as STs, where we guide our students and mentees into becoming the best that they can be, knowing aware of the potential they have.

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Sailing together with my peers on the educational adventure in the ever-changing landscape and unpredictable climate.

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Move alongside with the team yet dare to take different perspectives to explore 'what-ifs', to take the lead in innovation

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As a teacher leader, I guide and lead colleagues to achieve their professional goals. However, TLs don't always lead only. We can also learn from our colleagues as well.

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I see myself as a partner supporting my colleagues in school and I need to be mindful of my professional conduct. While I wish to maintain good collegial relationships, there may be conflicts in interest and moral obligations to fulfil at times. In such situations, I need to consider my options and choose wisely.

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As TL, my role also involves getting involved in less desirable, sticky situations. If I wish to ride it out (aka develop my mentees impactfully), I cannot be expected to stay dry and mentor from the sidelines. I need to get into the 'tub' and walk the journey with the teacher I would like to help by offering a wider perspective of things.

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I see my role as a gardener who is tending to the plants and trees within my garden; akin to being there and supporting the teachers within first my department and then, the school. It is a continuous process as individuals go through a roller-coaster ride with many ups and downs along the way. It is rising up each time we fall that is important. As an ST, I feel that is a role that I will need to play, be it supportive, coaching, mentoring and so on. I will need to have a growth mindset regardless.

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I like this image of the gardener in the garden, and that his or her role is to care for, and also prune the plants (the environment that he or she works in). And when that is done effectively, the plants and trees (our students, our colleagues, our relationships with the different stakeholders) then flower, and bear fruit. The picture also conveys an entire eco-system, which is a reminder that teaching as a profession affects many.

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As a newly appointed ST in the school, I see myself embarking on a new journey. This train ride/journey is long and might be uncomfortable at the start, however after some time, I'm sure I'm able to make myself comfortable with some adjustments. During the journey, I may encounter pleasant or unpleasant passengers travelling alongside with me, I may witness breathtaking sceneries as well as those unattractive ones. I do not get to choose but I can learn to accept and take it as it comes along as it is part of the journey. Just like all holidays, I look forward to the end of the journey.

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Just as the gardener is responsible for the care of the garden, I see myself for being responsible for nurturing our students holistically and being an exemplary role model to create a pleasant work place.

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Being Alongside. We move together and I help to look at blindspots.

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As a Teacher Leader, it is my responsibility to the different groups of stakeholders to be the ladder that:
1) supports the others in the fraternity as they shape the future generations and,
2) helps them to be steadfast in their teaching journeys.

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I think the basis of positive development and growth mindset is communication. Having good and non-judgemental two-way communication with my colleagues, will help to give me a better picture of what is going on or issues that they might have. Just by having small conversation, so many things can be shared.

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Every day, as a teacher leader I lead my students and fellow colleagues. We set the benchmark by taking actions, conversing, and behaving in a way that continues to inspire my students and colleagues. My BTs and colleagues are always looking up to me and they trust me and needs my support. We guide students through rigorous learning and challenging activities and within schools. At the same time my fellow BTs and friends need to be guided. I see the train route as a learning process for both myself and my colleagues.

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To walk alongside and extend a helping hand to fellow colleagues and students in their journey.

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As a teacher leader, I need to be equipped with the appropriate tools and knowledge, in order to work together with others to explore and discover new learning.

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Supporting the ship to sail in the direction set in partnership with other TLs/HODs; seeing things from different lenses, having the key to explore alternatives and working together for the common good of our students

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As a Teacher Leader in my school, I see my role as someone who listens and considers different perspectives. Other than supporting, my role is also to provide guidance.

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I am the gardener who is supporting, guiding and nurturing my colleagues in their professional development. Reminding and correcting my BTs to act professionally with students, other colleagues as well as parents so that their journey is a beautiful one.

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Being able to see from a wider perspective.. and guiding my peers towards our vision.