https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs Articles and Peer Communication ASU-Spring A-2018 en-us 2018-01-17 23:49:16 UTC 2023-03-04 13:36:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png mrsmarcelacruz https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/222272186                      Module 1
Transformational leadership is a popular, well-known leadership theory that would be effective in an educational setting. Northouse (2013) describes it as: "...transformational leadership is a process that changes and transforms people. It is concerned with with emotions, values, etheics, standards, and long-term goals" (p. 185). Therefore, I selected the following article as most teachers are exhausted from all the demands of the profession, and this would be an interesting read marrying a leadership theory and a current issue. I hope you all enjoy.
                 
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Northouse, P. G. (2013). Leadership: Theory and Practice, 6th edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ]]> 2018-01-18 00:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/222272186 mrsmarcelacruz https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/223152822   Module 2
This is an actual book that is 60 pages long. I believe it will be a great tool for any future administrative leader. Many leaders claim to have an open-door policy, but is it really open? I would recommend browsing through any of the short chapters, but if you must choose one, read chapter 7 "Creating an Environment of Open Communication" (pp. 83-99) as this is key for a successful leader!]]> 2018-01-21 21:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/223152822 gkelley53 https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/225467731 Marcela, I hope I'm doing this right!
This is a great resource. I like the target audience listed in the forward. Sometimes we forget that leadership lessons which can be applied to education can be learned from other areas, such as management. I appreciate your contribution and hope you have a good semester!

]]> 2018-01-29 02:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/225467731 mrsmarcelacruz https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/227790897                     Module 3
As we all know, change is hard, especially in a school environment. Teachers get used to doing things one way and continue doing them even if their strategies are outdated. Implementing new programs or initiatives can be a very difficult task.  Michael Fullan developed a model for change that will be useful to any administrator. This is PDF is 18 pages long, but you can browse through the pages and get the gist of them. I'd recommend you saving this PDF. It is really a great resource!

Resources
Fullan, M. (2008). The Six Secrets of Change. Retrieved from https://michaelfullan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2008SixSecretsofChangeKeynoteA4.pdf

]]> 2018-02-03 20:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/227790897 mrsmarcelacruz https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/227792698                   Module 4
This is another great resource foreducational leaders who are tying to implement a change in a school.  

  Resources
American Institute for Research. 2017. Concerns Based Adoption Model. Retrieved from http://www.sedl.org/cbam/http://www.sedl.org/cbam/http://www.sedl.org/cbam/http://www.sedl.org/cbam/http://www.sedl.org/cbam/

]]> 2018-02-03 21:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/227792698 https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/227802935 Hi Marcela, I didn't see the "add a comment" spot under your post so I just opened a new box to comment.  I really liked the first article that you posted entitled: "The Six Secrets of Change". l loved the charts that the article incorporated, especially the first pie chart.  It would be nice if every principal/admin took heed to #1 and truly loved or at least tried to love their employee's.  I also liked  and agreed with point #2 and #4 because I totally agree that peers should be connected with purpose, and professional learning is a lot of work.  I also loved the staircase chart that placed the top of the staircase as student achievement.  This is mainly because the bottom staircase dealt with professional development and it showed how student achievement is built off of staff PD's.  Learning is a lot of work,but if it means building up to productive student achievement, it is totally worth the work!  Thanks for finding and sharing that article with all of us.

~Ashley Bates  ]]> 2018-02-04 01:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/227802935 angela_ochoa https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/227916796 The Michael Fullan resource is laid out in such a user-friendly format and pairs well with much of what administrators must consider when working with teachers of all personality types! :) If I were to project what will be the most taxing part of becoming an administrator for me, I would say that interacting with educators who are resistant to positive change that will help their students. 
This resource provides an easy to follow guide for making strides toward positive change on a school campus.  
Thanks for sharing!      
                               -Angela Ochoa]]> 2018-02-04 22:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/227916796 mrsmarcelacruz https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/232537735   Module 5
This is a great article for all administrators about organizing staff meetings. Hopefully you will find this useful for your administrative future!]]> 2018-02-17 00:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/232537735 angela_ochoa https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/232785391 I really identified with this article. The dreaded staff meetings that come at the end of a long day of teaching can seem like the final obstacle to get past, rather than a communication tool that augments your role as teacher. 
I'll be honest, anticipating leading a staff meeting as a principal doesn't appeal much more to me than going to one as a teacher. 
Eller's emphasis on setting the standard that teachers have voice and feel like a part of a community is an important trick I'll keep up my aspiring principal sleeve for sure.
Thanks for submitting this article - it was a great and timely read! ]]> 2018-02-19 01:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/232785391 mrsmarcelacruz https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/234542164   Module 6
This is a great article that gives reasons why it is much more effective to make decisions as a school, instead of just the administrative team or the principal. This is a way to build trust for administrators and staff and to provide both of their points of view.  Collaborative decision making is a win-win for everyone involved!

]]> 2018-02-23 01:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/234542164 pipg75 https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/234839917 I never thought about the principal dreading the staff meeting as much as staff does.  I think that in this day and age so much can be handled through email that not many staff meetings are necessary.  I love the idea of starting the meeting with music and some positives.  I also appreciate that Eller suggests starting slow and not giving up. Change takes time but normally is worth it. Thank you for sharing this article.]]> 2018-02-23 18:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/234839917 mrsmarcelacruz https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/235132078 Ladies, thank you for taking the time to read my post and to comment. I too did enjoy Michel Fuller's steps to change. I am glad you found this useful!]]> 2018-02-25 19:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/235132078 mrsmarcelacruz https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/235132295 I am glad you found this useful and that it added to your future as an administrator. 

]]> 2018-02-25 19:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/235132295 mrsmarcelacruz https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/235132489 As part of my internship I have been able to attend admin meetings discussing the upcoming staff meeting, and yes, there is a lot to consider and it can become tasking for both teachers and administrators. I guess there is never a good time to have a meeting. I used to work for a school that had them in the morning and it made for a long day. now I work for a school that has them in the afternoon but they are dreaded regardless. ]]> 2018-02-25 19:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/235132489 mrsmarcelacruz https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/237868067                         Module 7
Encouraged by my Practicum's Field Supervisor, I have subscribed to Jon Gordon's emails and newsletters. He is a keynote speaker who focuses on "The power of positivity" and whose principles have been adopted by Fortune 500 companies, sport teams, schools, hospitals, and many other organizations. This newsletter focuses on the fact that people actually like change (once it has happened), but dislike going through the process--the transition. I do hope you enjoy this short read and consider subscribing. We all need positive people in our lives, why not be one of them!]]> 2018-03-04 23:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsmarcelacruz/6oaol7c6vgjs/wish/237868067