Our Group Agreements by David Boxer https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms When I have participated in Critical Friends groups, most teachers will start by sharing their “A game,” rather than asking for support for the most challenging work. You will know that you’ve established a trusting and vulnerable relationship when a colleagues is able to reveal that they are struggling with a particular challenge and trust that you can support them. en-us 2016-07-23 21:45:37 UTC 2016-07-25 18:33:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecookie.png Empathetic Listening https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941309 Listen to others with the knowledge that we are all bringing our best selves and that we have a variety of experiences and abilities.

]]> 2016-07-25 18:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941309 Empathy https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941323 2016-07-25 18:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941323 Allowing space for less assertive participants to share https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941332 2016-07-25 18:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941332 Look to both introverts and extroverts equally https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941345 2016-07-25 18:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941345 Tech saavvy vs Tech user.  It is often hard to work with a tech saavvy individual because he/she has a lot of more knowledge than I could ever have and I get intimidated with the ease in which he/she moves around the computer.  To be honest after years of teaching it can be hard to be the student especially when the person doing the teaching is so much younger.   https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941352 2016-07-25 18:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941352 Respecting the collaborative process https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941357 Listening, thinking, discussing and not trying to "skip to the end."]]> 2016-07-25 18:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941357 Willingness to hear feedback, without the need to "defend" one's self https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941358 2016-07-25 18:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941358 Positive Critical Feedback https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941359 To speak to the faults of my ideas in a manner I can hear and not feel attacked.]]> 2016-07-25 18:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941359 Respectful https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941360 Soft on people, hard on issues]]> 2016-07-25 18:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941360 agree on strategies for decision making https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941393 2016-07-25 18:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941393 Space for ALL voices https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941403 be conscious of how much you are speaking and make sure you are leaving room for others' voices to be heard. ]]> 2016-07-25 18:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941403 Respect and Embrace Differences https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941407 When conflicting ideas or perspectives arise, argue over the idea not with the person ]]> 2016-07-25 18:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941407 Always coming back to the idea of "how will this benefit my students" jaltounian https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941417 2016-07-25 18:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941417 Differentiation https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941438 To understand that we are all on different planes when it comes to our work and to meet all needs.

]]> 2016-07-25 18:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941438 Be positive. https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941439 2016-07-25 18:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941439 Treating everyone in the group as an "expert"... rather than assuming the role of expert https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941444 2016-07-25 18:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941444 deferring judgement, encouraging experimentation https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941450 2016-07-25 18:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941450 Am I wrong? https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941456 Be willing to examine your own opinions and beliefs in the context of new data]]> 2016-07-25 18:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941456 Flexibility https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941460 A willingness to listen, compromise, stick to agreements once they've been made but also be willing to revisit them when they do not work.

]]> 2016-07-25 18:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941460 Being sure to touch on all grade levels https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941468 2016-07-25 18:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941468 Honesty https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941471 Positivity and open-mindedness is necessary in providing feedback, but don't let that trump one's ability to be honest with their constructive criticism.]]> 2016-07-25 18:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941471 Listen before responding. https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941490 2016-07-25 18:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941490 Confidentiality  https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941491 The independent school world is a small one; let's agree to make this a space where we can share concerns, weaknesses, and struggles openly. ("What is said/shared at Islandwood stays at Islandwood.")]]> 2016-07-25 18:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941491 Be present and engaged https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941493 Park issues or other things and prioritize the present]]> 2016-07-25 18:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941493 Help me grow https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941494 Listen to my ideas, ask critical questions and help me do better for my students. 

]]> 2016-07-25 18:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941494 Help, don't take over. https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941505 2016-07-25 18:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941505 Critically engage with my ideas but don't be dismissive of them. Find value in what I am saying first instead of rushing straight to what is wrong with what I have said https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941506 2016-07-25 18:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941506 Quiet spaces https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941512 Some need a quiet thinking space to be creative.]]> 2016-07-25 18:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941512 Be patient. https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941532 2016-07-25 18:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941532 Care enough to confront https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941536 Be confident enough to share your perspective and give honest feedback to others]]> 2016-07-25 18:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941536 Refraining from trying to "solve" the problem https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941541 Allowing the person seeking help enough time to explain their needs without offering advice. Allowing them to solve their own problem. 

]]> 2016-07-25 18:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941541 Assume proactive intent https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941548

]]> 2016-07-25 18:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941548 Present and Honest https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941562 Recognizing not all teachers will be forward to seek feedback and find ways to engage them without being overbearing. ]]> 2016-07-25 18:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941562 Accepting imperfections jaltounian https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941568 Do not be afraid to make mistakes in front of students and use it as a teaching moment. 

]]> 2016-07-25 18:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941568 Respect each other's time https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941570 Be punctual and respect timelines]]> 2016-07-25 18:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941570 Bring your best self. https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941571 2016-07-25 18:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941571 Enquiry based engagement https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941588 Approach the process with a mind open to learning, asking in order to understand better]]> 2016-07-25 18:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941588 https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941590 2016-07-25 18:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941590 Understanding the strengths members have and support each other https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941599 2016-07-25 18:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941599 Helping each other. https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941604 We are ALL here to learn from one another.  Feel free to inquire and teach at any point throughout the day.

]]> 2016-07-25 18:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941604 Assume good will. https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941611 I heard this one from another independent school who had established behavioral norms. I think it is much easier to be open and willing to give and receive feedback when we first assume that it is coming from a good place.]]> 2016-07-25 18:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941611 Life long learning jaltounian https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941616 Recognize that we may not know everything and we should be learning constantly just as we expect our students to learn.

]]> 2016-07-25 18:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941616 Many ways, one goal. https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941634 2016-07-25 18:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941634 Do the required preperation! https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941637 2016-07-25 18:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941637 avoid "warning quotes" https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941639 2016-07-25 18:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941639 https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941643 2016-07-25 18:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941643 Bravery https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941649 Be brave in the presentation of both your shared ideas and your feedback.  

]]> 2016-07-25 18:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941649 Be practical https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941651 2016-07-25 18:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941651 Learn from others https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941659 Not only within your team but across teams]]> 2016-07-25 18:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941659 Humility and Vulnerability https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941682 Be humble enough to ask and to share - there are no weaknesses, just areas of improvement

]]> 2016-07-25 18:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941682 Sometimes it is easy to fall into your comfort zone.  Hopefully we can all learn to step outside the box and learn something new.   https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941694 2016-07-25 18:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941694 Students first jaltounian https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941704 Always come back to the idea "how will this benefit my students?"]]> 2016-07-25 18:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941704 Know and own your bias. https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941728 2016-07-25 18:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941728 Making mistakes jaltounian https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941732 Find the opportunities to teach in the moment of a mistake, especially in front of students.]]> 2016-07-25 18:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941732 Educational Philosophy jaltounian https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941757 Develop a philosophy about your education. Revise and come back to it throughout the year.]]> 2016-07-25 18:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/deboxer1/blinorms/wish/116941757