https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw Function B: Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, mediating, and identifying the needs of self and others in order to advance shared goals and professional learning en-us 2021-03-10 03:58:38 UTC 2025-12-12 14:00:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f3eb.png bbailey116 https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1291061051 Could be used as a method for reflecting on completed units. It also encourages teachers to practice active listening skills and ensures all teachers get an opportunity to share their ideas. ]]> 2021-03-10 04:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1291061051 bbailey116 https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1291081284 This can be done for a variety of stakeholders. It enables teachers to express concerns and identify their needs. Common needs can then be addressed as a group to brainstorm solutions or methods of meeting those needs. ]]> 2021-03-10 04:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1291081284 bbailey116 https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1291095627 Mixing up who leads the discussion in meetings allows all participants to engage in active listening practice. It helps ensure that participants get an opportunity to have their voice be heard and practice their leadership skills. Additionally, it keeps the meetings interesting for all participants since every meeting might be led with a totally different style from the meeting before. ]]> 2021-03-10 04:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1291095627 bbailey116 https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1291099610 Having a focus topic for every meeting helps ensure that meetings are effective by providing participants with a discussion base and a goal. These discussion topics may be professional learning goals previously expressed by faculty, or a need identified in a Needs Assessment. ]]> 2021-03-10 04:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1291099610 bbailey116 https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1291130558 Yes, conflicts arise. However, most conflicts can be avoided or resolved when their is a strong foundation of trust. It is important for teacher leaders and administration to establish this foundation of safety and trust through relationship building, accountability, and kindness. Especially in a school setting, faculty and administration must have trust within and between roles in order to foster an honest, progressive dialogue as it pertains to the best interest of students. ]]> 2021-03-10 04:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1291130558 bbailey116 https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1291159371 Book clubs can be a great way to encourage professional development and promote the dispersion of new ideas. Book clubs can be as big or small as desired and can be subject area specific or more general in terms of best practices in the classroom (management, data analysis, etc). Teachers can then discuss what they're reading and learning together, or may even take turns presenting different sections of a text to the larger group.]]> 2021-03-10 04:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1291159371 bbailey116 https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1294158460 Team Building activities are not only great for establishing a community of trust, but it also encourages active listening and clarity with our words. It gives participants, in this case teachers, a unique problem to try and solve working together. This helps teachers and administrators learn about one another, including strengths and weaknesses. These strengths and weaknesses can then be applied in the framework of educating students. ]]> 2021-03-10 17:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bbailey116/kavxb6eyypeiadyw/wish/1294158460