https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn Articles from each week: (1) theories of leadership, (2) communication, (3) change, (4) organization, and (5) decision-making, as each category pertains to educational leadership and instructional supervision. en-us 2018-06-04 22:33:04 UTC 2025-11-16 10:47:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png kschultze https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/266357574 Great article Jasmyn! I am currently a counselor seeking my certification in educational administration. As a counselor, I appreciated the attention that B. F. Skinner's work received in this article on leadership. Our environment is tightly linked to our behaviors, including the behavior of learning. In analyzing these leadership styles, I think we must be carefully not to select a one-size-fits-all option. Some students are not intrinsically motivated enough for the self-exploration model of individual fulfillment. On the other hand, I would thrive as a student in the scholarly discipline model as knowledge itself is motivating for me. As a future administrator, I would probably follow the educational technology model most closely. I value input of all parties. I realize that others are valuable assets with ideas to share based on their unique viewpoint. Again, I do not believe one style is the best fit, but rather components of all should be utilized based on staff and student needs.]]> 2018-06-08 18:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/266357574 jsmith1401 https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/266909713 I selected this article because I am seeking my degree in Education Administration. An article like this brings to light the importance of building relationships with your faculty. I just finished my first full year of teaching and would not have succeeded if it were not for the constant support I received. ]]> 2018-06-12 22:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/266909713 jsmith1401 https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/268044924 I chose this article because it goes into depth about the reasons why change was necessary in the higher education system of Kazakhstan. Research over similar aspects completed in the US would be interesting to see. ]]> 2018-06-21 04:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/268044924 jsmith1401 https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/268635998 I particularly like this article because of the empirical research incorporated. Including quotations from real teachers on organizing the way a school system teaches contents would be beneficial to administrators who are looking to reconstruct their school system. This article is worth the read! ]]> 2018-06-26 18:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/268635998 jsmith1401 https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/268891824 I know this article is a bit lengthy, but it was one that I read as an undergrad prior to student teaching. Nothing can prepare you for your first year in the classroom, but I like to think that this article does an excellent job of helping one to understand what all you will be asked to do as an educator. This article is one that as an administrator, I will pull from and give to my teachers. ]]> 2018-06-28 17:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/268891824 jsmith1401 https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/268893980 This article is particularly interesting because there is often a stereotype placed on students who have exceptionally high GPAs. An article like this would be beneficial to share with teachers. Any extra information one can get about students could be helpful in the classroom. ]]> 2018-06-28 18:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/268893980 jsmith1401 https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/268894384 This study is significant to educational administrators to guide and inform decisions at the local level when recruiting, hiring and retaining teaching staff based on graduate level of education.  Although teachers’ graduate level has no implication on student achievement, administrations can focus on the levels of support offered and available to teachers to improve teaching strategies that most adequately meet the needs of students for achievement. Another interesting article that pertains to stereotypes that teachers face.  ]]> 2018-06-28 18:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jsmith1401/d2464jp8odgn/wish/268894384