https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka EDG 6311 en-us 2018-06-08 00:50:46 UTC 2023-01-19 06:10:37 UTC hello@padlet.com kdodd6 https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/266446707 Many people fear change. For teachers, some embrace change while others ask why change is needed. This article provides insight into how to get reluctant teachers to take steps forward. Instead of administrators negotiating or trying to be overly kind, the article provides practical examples and strategies to use to help even the most reluctant teachers see the need to make small adaptations to the way things have always been done.]]> 2018-06-10 04:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/266446707 kdodd6 https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/267471217 Principals who are considered servant leaders recognize the personal needs of those within their school (Marzano, Waters, & McNulty, 2005). This article identifies three levels of teachers and provides practical suggestions for how to work with individuals within each level. In order to accomplish meeting teachers where they are, principals must build authentic relationships.

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Marzano, R. J., Waters, T., & McNulty, B. A. (2005). School leadership that works: From research to results. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL).]]> 2018-06-17 00:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/267471217 kdodd6 https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/267471393 For me, sometimes I find it challenging to say no. I appreciate this article because it gives insight into why it is okay to say no. For example, the principal of the school has three guiding principles, and if the initiative does not fall within one of those categories, he says no. I once told a new principal, "As your staff, we want to follow you, but you are moving too fast for us to keep up." Too many initiatives leave staff members exhausted, so I encourage you to read this article for practical solutions to move at a pace in which your teachers can keep up.]]> 2018-06-17 00:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/267471393 kdodd6 https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/269105085 In this article, Carol Ann Tomlinson said something that shouted at me. She discussed how those who work for real leaders know that they work with the leader and not for them. To me, this quality represents the definition of teamwork, but how do effective leaders establish a climate of trust and mutual collaboration? The author believed that good communication represents the hallmark of an effective leader.]]> 2018-07-02 01:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/269105085 kdodd6 https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/269582503 In light of our study on instructional rounds, I appreciate this article by Richard F. Elmore. This article focuses on bringing about the change that others want to follow and be part of. In order to truly change, we must impact instructional practice. Elmore (2002) says that "real improvement comes when you visit a classroom where somebody is doing the same thing you are--only much better" (p. 2). How about that for change?]]> 2018-07-06 19:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/269582503 kdodd6 https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/269583260 This article highlights five leaders new to their prospective schools. Leaders need to come into a school and evaluate all aspects of the organization to get staff members to buy into their vision for a campus. A school's organization resembles the leader at the helm.]]> 2018-07-06 20:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/269583260 kdodd6 https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/270215379 I read this article last year and it still resounds with me. I appreciate the hard question, "Is your school better because you lead it" (B. Kafele, 2017, para. 4). Kafele (2017) gives four domains in which to look inward to determine if you are a leader that others want to follow.]]> 2018-07-15 03:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/270215379 kdodd6 https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/270768292 This is a great article about the role of digital communication in schools. Sheninger (2015) offers suggestions for five tools to support digital leadership. Leaders must utilize social media as a way to enhance the learning environment and improve communication with parents, students, stakeholders, and community members. ]]> 2018-07-22 00:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kdodd6/na92o2oaqlka/wish/270768292