Feedback from Reading - DL 11.15.17 by Jason Krolikowski https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz Link to article: /goo.gl/zwYUpq Why We Need to Rethink Teacher Leadership en-us 2017-11-13 04:59:23 UTC 2024-02-20 12:28:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478189 teachers often do a lot of positive and strong unrecognized things in the class room that make them de facto leaders. However, those "unsung" teacher leaders are often unidentified because there is no formal award that they receive ]]> 2017-11-15 23:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478189 hard to change to the idea that teachers do not need to ask for permission when a system has been in place that is completely contrary to that. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478308 2017-11-15 23:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478308 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478343 i find that most teachers do go forward with well thought out initiatives without admin approval]]> 2017-11-15 23:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478343 A little hung up on the idea that teachers do not ask permission https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478349 Frustrating when they are reprimanded]]> 2017-11-15 23:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478349 There’s nothing wrong with being open about the things we do well. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478395 2017-11-15 23:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478395 knock on doors more. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478405 2017-11-15 23:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478405 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478410 teachers' shouldn't necessarily get special recognition for doing their job. By definition the job itself of a teacher is a leadership position.]]> 2017-11-15 23:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478410 I find that sometimes the loudest voices are heard while sometimes people with the best ideas may not be (which is why I always preface my comments with "my views do not necessarily reflect those of my department") https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478429 2017-11-15 23:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478429 I do get frustrated by titles and degrees. It should not matter where teachers studied as long as they are properly credentialed, who cares where they went. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478550 2017-11-15 23:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478550 Speak up more. Be mindful of the ideas of others. Believe in myself. Embrace the messiness of teaching. Understand we can all be teacher leaders. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478555 2017-11-15 23:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478555 sometimes leaders are often looked at as bullies which makes others stear clear https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478616 2017-11-15 23:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478616 Forgiveness is always easier than permission. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478656 2017-11-15 23:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478656 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478685 Same thing could be said about students in the classroom. Perhaps we should also figure out how "quiet" teacher leaders and "quiet" student leaders work effectively so it can be modeled more]]> 2017-11-15 23:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478685 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478707 leading in the classroom is what we do... the external demands and meetings which pull our attention away from our classroom and students is distracting ]]> 2017-11-15 23:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478707 It's better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478708 2017-11-15 23:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478708 I will continue to push ideas that I believe will benefit my students and my programs. I won't be so worried about what others think or feel I should or should not do! https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478805 2017-11-15 23:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478805 Appreciate validation for not surroundinc myself with like-minded thinkers https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478809 2017-11-15 23:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478809 Acknowledging mistakes is so much heathier that assigning blame. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478822 2017-11-15 23:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478822 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478852 I agree that teachers should be given the freedom to be trailblazers in their own classrooms. Some of the most innovative lessons I've seen have been from teachers who really are re-thinking their instruction and want to try something new. I so much prefer a teacher who tries something new and potentially fails at a lesson than the teacher who uses the same lesson year after year.

]]> 2017-11-15 23:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478852 Teaching is a creative profession so we should not be afraid to try something new and mix things up. At least you find ways it doesnt work to share with colleagues. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478853 2017-11-15 23:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478853 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478886 promoting a school of leaders means that leaders must work together / collaborate in order to extend that leadership to others that might lack it]]> 2017-11-15 23:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478886 If you feel like you "messed up" give an admin a head's up-it makes it easier for them to support you when they get a phone a call https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478891 2017-11-15 23:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478891 Definitely agree that teachers need to be vulnerable role models in front of students. Teachers should be prepared for lessons, yet always remain flexible based on different circumstances that may arise. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478955 Teachers should definitely model taking responsibility for mistakes]]> 2017-11-15 23:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207478955 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479011 I am always so impressed by ALL the things that my fellow teachers do. It is amazing. They are always thinking and trying new things. ]]> 2017-11-15 23:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479011 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479034 established teacher leaders are recognized by awards because that brings identifiable prestige to the school-- e.g. TOY]]> 2017-11-15 23:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479034 sometimes vulnerability can come off as "weak" depending on who the listener is https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479075 2017-11-15 23:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479075 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479078 While I do appreciate trailblazers, sometimes that person can be a "rogue" teacher and make it difficult for others to collaborate with him/her. It is possible to become so self-absorbed with what they are doing or teaching that they fail to see the value in others input--even in the voices of their own colleagues. ]]> 2017-11-15 23:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479078 I'm not sure I agree with all that was said regarding "bragging." I think there is a fine line between letting others know about your successes and what you are proud of and just bragging about things! https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479083 2017-11-15 23:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479083 May not need to ask permission but eliciting feedback is never a bad idea. Some of my best ideas would have failed miserably had I not bounced them off someone else before hand. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479100 2017-11-15 23:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479100 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479124 how I recognize "quiet" student leaders]]> 2017-11-15 23:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479124 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479161 teacher leaders lead by doing]]> 2017-11-15 23:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479161 the last line is true: the ones loud enough, bold enough, and strong enough to embrace the role of a true teacher leader. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479250 2017-11-15 23:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479250 Learning leadership should be multi-disciplinary. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479322 2017-11-15 23:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479322 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479341 If you think it is good for your students - just do it]]> 2017-11-15 23:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479341 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479342 Get out more and observe teachers outside of my department(s). The best practices are often cross-curricular, and seeing them taught in another subject can be very invigorating.

]]> 2017-11-15 23:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479342 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479344 sometimes a dominant voice is allowed, or given the floor, which makes it harder for others to take a position of leadership. sometimes its not that other leaders are quiet, its simply that the allotted time is already given to others leaving no time left ]]> 2017-11-15 23:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479344 Always work towards the good of the schoolwide community. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479450 This is not different, more of the same old good.]]> 2017-11-15 23:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479450 I think that teachers should not feel bad if they are not "recognized" as a leader. Why get into the profession if you are not in it for the kids? If you want peer approval, find another profession! https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479477 2017-11-15 23:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479477 visit more classrooms and have more conversations with new to the profession teachers. https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479756 2017-11-16 00:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207479756 https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207480429 this article is based on the assumption that there is an inclusive leadership structure in place]]> 2017-11-16 00:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/SRVUSD/md3qo2mxnwqz/wish/207480429