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Been a spell #leadupchat, but I'm here for a bit to support my man @drneilgupta as he leads the way with this conversation about "Habits of Success" for us as instructional leaders! #313teach
Q1: Habit #1: Instructional Leaders know the needs of others. What specific strategies do you employ to understand how to best diagnose the instructional needs of others? #leadupchat
Q1: Habit #1: Instructional Leaders know the needs of others. What specific strategies do you employ to understand how to best diagnose the instructional needs of others? #leadupchat
Richard Elmore says that we should ‘look down” - that is, stop watching the teachers and start watching the students.
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Good morning #leadupchat. It’s a beautiful day in South Carolina, I have a great cup of coffee in hand, and I am full of good energy after watching the #RoyalWedding and listening to this amazing message, “When LOVE is the way....” https://t.co/CNno8wgDRF
A1: Our admin team completes weekly walk-throughs to see what Ts and Ss are doing and how we can support the learning. We chart these in a google doc and send out the info to staff. Nobody is alone. #leadupchat
A1: Setting oneself up for as many conversations with other educators in the building as possible. That is why I often hang out in the faculty work room rather than a classroom before and after school, during off blocks, etc. #LeadUpChat
Q1: Can't shake reality. When you observe teachers, what do you see as needs? What's getting in the way of leveraging best practices and their unique potential? Observation followed conversation! Watch, talk, watch more, talk more! #leadupchat
A1: I don't officially fill the role of instructional leader but I think we can all be one. I try to just listen when colleagues are sharing struggles or challenges they face. Listening without an agenda other than helping goes a long way #leadupchat
Q1: Habit #1: Instructional Leaders know the needs of others. What specific strategies do you employ to understand how to best diagnose the instructional needs of others? #leadupchat
A1 Being in classrooms, observing, asking Qs and talking with teachers about practice. Looking at data, asking questions to help teachers reflect on student learning shortcomes is next step for me #leadupchat
A1 Face to face conversations are always the best for me. We take time to sit down and have those conversations providing classroom coverage so we can really listen and talk about learning and growth goals. #leadupchat
Absolutely! Enough with the e-mails and electronic devices after observations . Have a face to face conversation the same day. #leadupchathttps://t.co/E7By1L7CLN
A1- it’s important to meet people where they are. Some want to speak and communicate in person, electronically, on social media...you have to have conversations in the medium where instructional staff feel comfortable. #leadupchat
RTQ1: Habit #1: Instructional Leaders know the needs of others. What specific strategies do you employ to understand how to best diagnose the instructional needs of others? #leadupchat
A1: With my age group,you need to understand that learning is developmental.There are guideline/stepping stones for Ss.Follow those, but know that you may have to go backwards before you can move forward,especially with children that come for a troubled background #leadupchat
Good Morning! Jaclyn, 1st Grade Teacher from Chicagoland. Going to be reading more than sharing today. I know I can gain valuable insight from all of you! #leadupchat
A1 To diagnose the instructional needs of our teams, we should employ a blend of conversation, observation, and reflection. The weaving of these three approaches allows us to develop a holistic picture of needs and craft a plan to support our team members #leadupchat
Q1: Habit #1: Instructional Leaders know the needs of others. What specific strategies do you employ to understand how to best diagnose the instructional needs of others? #leadupchat
A1. Context matters. To assess the instructional needs of others we need to analyze relevant data sources, observe teachers in practice,analyze student work, and invite practitioners to reflect on where they believe they need assistance. It’s complex. #leadupchat
A1: 1. Think carefully about what I want them to know & be able to do. 2. Determine what it will look like when they get “there”. 3. Design learning experiences that will propel them forward on the journey to “there”. 4. Measure progress. #leadupchat
Q1: Habit #1: Instructional Leaders know the needs of others. What specific strategies do you employ to understand how to best diagnose the instructional needs of others? #leadupchat
A1:
Listen
Observe Classrooms
Form an Advisory Team or Committee
Analyze Student Data
Analyze School Data
Listen to Stakeholders
Learn about Trends From other School Districts
Reflect
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A1: Maybe not so much a strategy, perhaps a way of being...CURIOSITY, genuine curiosity...
"Tell me more about..."
"How is ____ working..."
"How best can I support..."
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A1: Put a Ts instruction into context by getting to know what they contribute to Ss and colleagues. Don’t allow instruction to live in a vacuum. #LeadUpChat
A1: Informal and formal walkthroughs. Conversations with teachers. I try to make simple observations/comments to teachers while acknowledging we are all still working. I go back to teacher later if I see something else that could be useful. Ongoing process. #leadupchat
Amen! I used to email feedback and then I'd get discouraged when teachers wouldn't reply. Man, was I a doofus?!? I sure wouldn't want that from my super. Sorry, T's, my first couple years as an Instructional Leader. #lameleadership#gettingbetter#leadupchat
Absolutely! Enough with the e-mails and electronic devices after observations . Have a face to face conversation the same day. #leadupchathttps://t.co/E7By1L7CLN
A1: LOVE TALKING METHODS!!! What if we worked like ANTHROPOLOGISTS to unearth unarticulated human needs? #leadupchat
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A1 I’m also going to say that shadowing a student, which @drneilgupta has shared, is a great way to find where support may be needed. Also a way to see great things maybe not seen on daily visits. #leadupchat
A1. It’s hard to understand learning needs from behind the desk in your office. Set time aside each day to get out into classrooms. Ts need to know that you are in this together. #Leadupchat
A1. Too often in our assessment of what practices need to change or be improved, we fail to account for context. We could really benefit from being more targeted in our approach and less general. Even best practices need context consideration to maximize impact. #leadupchat
Gotta balance the instructional to-do list with the instructional ta-da list! Celebrate success, elevate teachers as leaders. Formula for "habits of success." #leadupchat
We undervalue teachers and leaders as researchers. The most persuasive comparison group is when the same teacher with the same students in the same school can compare “before” and “after” performance - the only variable was teacher practices.
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Would love to get this filled today Twitter world. We only need $1100 dollars to get this student the wheelchair she needs. My old coworker started this. Please check it out and donate if you can :) #leadupchat#leadlap
A1. It’s hard to understand learning needs from behind the desk in your office. Set time aside each day to get out into classrooms. Ts need to know that you are in this together. #Leadupchat
High fives to students in the hallway, calling them by name! I try to say hello to every S that walks through the door when I'm in the lobby. #BeTheOne#tlap#leadlap#leadupchat
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👍🏼 Whether we are designing learning experiences for adults or children, the process is the same. 😊 Be intentional. Unpack standards. Clarify targets. Design with the end in mind. Monitor progress and provide feedback that is aligned to the targets. #LeadUpChat
A2: SEL is critical as kids can’t learn if they aren’t feeling safe and connected to adults—mental health and social well-being of Ss is a priority—we hired more counselors and social work interns etc to support the whole child #leadupchat
A2: providing opportunities and resources for letting students tell their stories. Tech can be useful here (podcasts, video creation) but not necessary. What is necessary is to prioritize that approach, infuse it into various lessons and have choice
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A2: I call all of my Ps as soon as I get my class list. I introduce myself, give them back-to-school information, and ask them to tell me what they feel I need to know about their child. Building relationships and starting the year out on a positive note! #leadupchat
Ha! I didn't think of it that way! Those are two different visuals, but I see what you are saying! My apologies - we definitely want to move to the Success area! #leadupchat
A2 We have tried to make morning meetings (or some time of the day) a way for teachers to build relationships and get to know their students. It becomes part of the classroom culture. #leadupchat
A1: Context is critically important in this. I seek tools like an IPG to use collaboratively w/ teachers to identify needs with them. If used appropriately, our teacher observation rubric can do this, as well, but it must include conversation, not just prescription. #leadupchat
Q1: Habit #1: Instructional Leaders know the needs of others. What specific strategies do you employ to understand how to best diagnose the instructional needs of others? #leadupchat
A2: encouraging the Ts to explore this as well. Giving them time to research and share with colleagues. Reward teachers who do this. Train teachers how to do this. Have them share articles. #Leadupchat
We have been focusing a lot on SEL and being #traumainformed@caselorg has amazing resources to help lead and participate in these conversations #leadupchat
A1: As heard from @jimamay this week, build systems around collaboration instead of compliance. Grow together, learn together, be better together. #leadupchat
A2. We know that 1+1 is important, but so is developing Ss as good people. We need to be responsive and give Ss what they need when they need it. #Leadupchat
#leadupchat A2: Encourage staff to become connected educators both digitally and physically. Also, encourage the seeking out of learning opportunities like EdCamps that bring impassioned educators together
A2: Sadly, I don't think I do. We talk about building relationships and have had presentations about trauma and poverty, but if relationships are one of the most important drivers, the time I dedicate to focused development/learning is lacking. #leadupchat
A2: I am a grazer PD books. I like to look at a lot of different things. Beyond the academic this summer I would like to look into Self Reg books and trauma and how it impacts learning. Specifically if there is a direct impact on reading. #leadupchat
Hey friends!! What are you doing each day to make sure each students' WHOLE story is told?
Mr. Elmer brings all student data to one place so everyone can share experiences with each student. #leadupchat#satchatwc#tlaphttps://t.co/Oy7d7uhcef
A2: Whole Child. The "Whole ness" of a person cannot be separated from his or her context:
How might we understand the WHOLENESS of a person in CONTEXT...
Individual?
Interpersonal?
Institutional?
Structural?
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A2. However, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs still rings true and relevant in our schools and always will. I’m also very interested in how we bring more mental health supported our students. It’s an ever growing need IMO. #leadupchat
A2 Current area of research includes social & emotional learning: assisting students with navigating difficulty. Integral to this research is our desire to provide students with the tools to communicate their feelings and develop resilience #leadupchat
A1) being responsible TO your staff rather than FOR them. Create relationships where Ts know they can have those learning conversations safely, without fear of you reacting or solving their problems for them. WE should be at the heart of process. #leadupchat
And also when a teacher split tests a strategy with "before" and "after" performance.
This A/B testing will be the trend in the next 5 years.
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We undervalue teachers and leaders as researchers. The most persuasive comparison group is when the same teacher with the same students in the same school can compare “before” and “after” performance - the only variable was teacher practices.
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The glory for Ts is on the top end of Maslow. We move too quickly past the base needs. Especially because those are ones we don’t worry about as much. #Leadupchat
A2: SEL is critical as kids can’t learn if they aren’t feeling safe and connected to adults—mental health and social well-being of Ss is a priority—we hired more counselors and social work interns etc to support the whole child #leadupchat
A2) over the past year I have read a lot about the adolescent brain and the impact of trauma on students. Perhaps are biggest challenge in education. #leadupchat
A2: Research must be grounded in a really great question. Think carefully about the question I want to answer about a wholistic approach to teaching and learning. Our energy is finite so use it in a focused and efficient manner. Begin with the end in mind. #leadupchat
A2: I make use of @ASCD resources, including their five whole child tenets, as well as resources from @EricJensenBrain and @ToddWhitaker#LeadUpChat No single resource will satisfy my interest in this area.
We need to chat about this. I have over 30 teachers engaging in a #microcredentialing pilot for relicensure. They'd gobble up your micro if you designed one. Wouldn't be crazy hard with all the work you've already done. Let's talk, seriously. #leadupchat
think it’s impossible to assess what needs to be improved if we don’t deeply understand the content of the subject that needs to be improved. I can’t wrap my head around how a quick classroom walk through really helps tier 1 instruction. It needs to be much deeper. #leadupchat
This is a key graphic, Kaleb. Important that we assist our students with the self-reflection process. Helps them learn lessons from mistakes and gives them the tools necessary to apply lessons learned #leadupchat
A2) over the past year I have read a lot about the adolescent brain and the impact of trauma on students. Perhaps are biggest challenge in education. #leadupchat
Gotta balance the instructional to-do list with the instructional ta-da list! Celebrate success, elevate teachers as leaders. Formula for "habits of success." #leadupchat
A2 LOVE me some field research!! Are kiddos happy? Are they reflective without prompting? Do they discuss projects weeks months later? School is much more than assigning. #leadupchat
I’m still relatively new to Twitter (three months or so) and I’m completely blown away by how much I’ve learned, been challenged to grow, & been inspired! Everyone should be here! #leadupchat
‘Instructional leaders instruct” - true, but we need to ask the hard question, “How many people who are now evaluating and supervising teachers are instructional leaders? That description is about what we do - not a title.
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Yo bruh, young people need to draw from the wisdom of their elders, their traditions, and customs. There are many counter-narratives that haven't been told, valued or realized #LeadUpChat
This is a key graphic, Kaleb. Important that we assist our students with the self-reflection process. Helps them learn lessons from mistakes and gives them the tools necessary to apply lessons learned #leadupchat
A1. It’s hard to understand learning needs from behind the desk in your office. Set time aside each day to get out into classrooms. Ts need to know that you are in this together. #Leadupchat
Q3: Engagement. You cannot do this is isolation. Relationship is the beginning and end of this. Where are you engaging colleagues? Where do you let them engage with you? #Leadupchat
A2: Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind book, Classroom Instruction that Works with ELL Students book, PBIS, daily restorative circles, using the language of growth mindset #leadupchat
A3 Although it is busy being a principal and teaching in the classroom, it helps me walk the talk. I am learning right along with the teachers doing what they do. #leadupchat
A3: Delegate Coaching and opportunities for mentorship! There are a lot of Ts who have a strength in another Ts are for growth. Create inter-school networks that use the resources you have to build up the teaching within your building. #leadupchat
A3. Instructional leaders must model what we want to see in our classrooms. If we are not taking risks then how do we expect our Ts to do the same? #LeadUpChat
A3: RTI is essential with this. Helping fill in gaps and push students as lesson progresses in addition to at end of lesson. Essential that each individual kid’s instructional needs are met as best as possible. #leadupchat
A2b: It is important to note that every whole child is a different child with different needs; it is essential that we don’t simply think of one resource as meeting the research needs for every child, but I like to begin with brain studies since all Ss have brains. #leadupchat
A3: first as a leader you must model learning, get dirty in PD yourself, and then create the environment for your staff to take risks, try new things, and fail. Your goal is to build capacity #leadupchat#cultureofyes
A1) I issue a Learning Inventory Survey to ask students how they learn best and better understand multiple intelligences. Then strategic pairings and diversified group work experiences. #leadupchat
Yes! I'm teaching a summer class with our faculty. And, I keep pushing myself to not just "teach" the material but model the practices we expect to see. #leadupchat
A3 Supporting "out of the box" thinking and new ideas. We do not know if we don't try and I hear over and over on twitter that teachers are frustrated because they don't think admin supports them in this way. #leadupchat
A1) I'm doing this with a team right now. Often they know they need "something" but can't pin it down. So I'm listening as I am with them. Listening some more, then asking questions to lead me to what they need. #leadupchat
A3: Strategy #1 Teaching with heart and humility. Passion for what we do is key, not coming across as telling but helping is also key. I turn off if a "leader" comes across like they are the only answer. We can't work with someone if you start by looking down at them. #leadupchat
That's a fair and important question.
I think an organization's evaluation culture can impact teacher growth more than the professional learning experiences.
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A3: An effective PLC should give opportunities for teachers to share instructional practices and for fellow teachers to offer insights/suggestions. #leadupchat
A3 - I've always believed that reflection of our own practice and doing a needs assessment are key. Survey of staff, lots of feedback that's not planned, clearly stated goals of instruction all help. #leadupchat
My principal just purchased ‘Discipline With Dignity’ for the team. Excited to explore this @ASCD book as we look for more ways to support Ss and Ts in this area. #LeadUpChat
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A3 Job-embedded, individualized modeling on practices of needed improvement helps support team members. Simply telling is not enough. As leaders, we must show our team exemplars of strategic instructional practice #leadupchat
A3 Instr Leaders have to constantly work to empower Ts to take/seek leadership opportunities. Most Powerful Tool to support improved instruction is to see/hear from colleagues about best practices in action #leadupchat
A1: Understanding the instructional needs of others - need to first know the child/adult as a human being. What makes them tick? What are their passions? How do they like to learn? What do they believe to be their strengths and challenges? Knowing the learner matters. #leadupchat
That's a fair and important question.
I think an organization's evaluation culture can impact teacher growth more than the professional learning experiences.
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I do. It is definitely a different perspective...using data analysis to determine why the “mighty” fall and why some recover from the fall and others don’t. As always, it comes down to effective leadership. #leadupchat
I’m chewing on that. Why does learning intimidate or offend? You are correct. But I think you have hit upon a systemic problem with education. We have colleagues who are offended by learning. That MIGHT be why we struggle #Leadupchat
A3: One of the best ways for me to walk my talk is to volunteer to teach lessons in classrooms for my teachers...especially when introducing a new program, app, or model...just spent the last week teaching #booksnaps to 2nd, 4th, and 5th graders!
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Agree with the sentiment here, Brent. Our team should feel that they are being supported through coaching, not just the recipient of demands from leadership #leadupchat
A3: MODEL! The work we do in meetings or workshop should reflect the classroom we want to see. If we want Ss at the center of the learning, Ts should be a the center of meetings. #leadupchat
A2) As an English teacher, I learn so much about students from their writing. We have leveraged @NYTimesLearning for writing prompts on topical issues. Ss are eager to share their ideas with a real audience and it always sparks debate. Passion shines through. #leadupchat
A3) The same ones that help a classroom T! Have a learning target, know your learners, teach, assess, & set new goals. With adults it's important to see them in action & provide useable feedback. And honor their time & experience. #leadupchat
YO!! What does the FUTURE of learning LOOK LIKE?
What trails are we blazing? Who's pioneering and doing badass work??
How are we leading for creativity, innovation, and liberation?
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I like the analogy of a dam.
The Evaluation Culture is a dam.
Beaver dams do nothing but hold water back.
Hydroelectric dams create power.
Both have massive impact, but one is productive.
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A4: Been thinking about this a lot lately....
If we want Ts/Ss to engage in...
- Writing
- Book Clubs
- Coaching/Peer Feedback
- Creating Content
We need to engage in....
- Writing
- Book Clubs
- Coaching/Peer Feedback
- Creating Content
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A3: Model the behaviors you wish to see. Don't give sit and get PD if you don't want others to teach that way. Get in the classroom A LOT. Offer praise and positive feedback often. Address things quickly if they need attention and get in there and teach yourself! #leadupchat
A4: have them lead sessions and be intentional in pushing them out of their comfort zones to lead—love when my principals lead sessions at conferences #leadupchat
The people who are always busy discussing how education should be changed, won't be the people changing education. The people who are busy teaching kids, will be the ones changing education. #leadupchat
A4: One of my favorite ways is to get them to lead PD...whether on- site or at a conference...love showcasing the awesome of my teachers, but sometimes, we need to be there with them when we ask them to spread their wings!
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A3 Establishing trust is the most important first step! Which leads me to planning and conferencing together. That’s where the trust develops and real change is made. Validate the teacher as the expert on the class. #leadupchat
A4: still sitting with a previous tweet. How do we navigate ego with our colleagues? Too much sharing can turn people off. How do we tread lightly & carefully, AND at the same time build capacity so learning is valued instead of rejected because it makes me feel bad? #leadupchat
A4: Challenge others to try new things and share with coworkers. There is value in people discovering new things and being the "expert" in sharing it. #leadupchat
A4 I love it when I can turn staff meeting PD over to teachers. It is such a wonderful feeling to watch them shine. I have two teachers taking the lead role as we move into digital portfolios for all teachers and students. #soproud#leadupchat
Wow! That is interesting. I had a principal who taught one class period for every teacher during the months of American Edu week and Teacher Appreciation week. Ss thought it was great. #LeadUpChat
A3: Never forget what it was like to be a teacher. Follow the instructional design process. Use multiple approaches—staff meetings, newsletters, conversations, PLC meetings, professional development days. Use open to learning conversations. Listen. #LeadUpChat
A3: Model, model, model...it provides a concrete foundation support. And be sure there is room for discussion as to the WHY that goes along with a new strategy, technique, or support. Often the WHAT is put first, and the rest is lost #leadupchat
The most promising PD practice is the teacher-led “science fair’ in which teachers present three key ideas: 11. Challenge. 2. Intervention. 3. Results. It shows what works (and what doesn’t) in your school.
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A4. Leadership is about building the capacity of others and contributing to their development. True leaders enjoy growing others and growing themselves. It’s about seeing potential and helping others reach theirs. #leadupchat
Totally agree with this! Until an admin shared the objective before each staff meeting, I did not realize how powerful that could be to frame the learning. Very impactful and saw benefits for my Ss when in the classroom! #LeadUpChat
A4 Engaging team members begins with investing in their leadership. When we observe their areas of instructional strength, as leaders, we facilitate opportunities for them to share in PLCs, whole faculty meetings, 1:1 coaching, & sustained partnerships with colleagues #leadupchat
A4 I encourage educators to share their awesome. It might be a small setting. I offer to copresent at conferences. Whatever they need to get started. #leadupchat
A4. Everyone and anyone can be an informal leader. When you notice something exceptional happening in a classroom you need to find a platform to showcase and celebrate that with your entire staff. #leadupchat#GettingBetterTogether
A3) Observation! Yesterday, I witnessed an @AMTAteachers Chemistry class. Using the modeling method, Ss all reviewed a quiz by explaining options, eliminating wrong answers, checking for understanding, & voting on best answer. #leadupchat
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A4: Good morning #Leadupchat from Barbara in TX. We love out staff get-togethers; the faculty that plays together stays together! Especially notable this year was our Potato Launch which launched SO much laughter and joy. https://t.co/6fbUr0wu6I
A4 - One of the keys here is doing lessons with others to show them the power of "teamwork." Just saying, "we're going to work" with others, will rarely produce the change that we seek. Look for those who are already forward thinking and allow them to build a cohort.#leadupchat
A3: Show and grow rather than know and NO. Join in the struggle; don’t just criticize. Take productive risks with teachers. Simply providing feedback is too passive. Be willing to encourage through demo’d/shared teaching & authentic use of engaging practices. #leadupchat
A1) I'm doing this with a team right now. Often they know they need "something" but can't pin it down. So I'm listening as I am with them. Listening some more, then asking questions to lead me to what they need. #leadupchat
Humility. Approach the capacity building relationship as one that can always be mutually beneficial. Even in my attempts to develop others, I have always learned from them. This is the key! #LeadUpChat
A4) Find strengths & build them. You have to balance so it doesn't appear you have faves. Make sure it's info ppl want. Find ways for your quieter staff to lead. Twitter, or a small group. Just b/c they aren't always the ones talking, doesn't mean they can't lead! #leadupchat
A4. Everyone and anyone can be an informal leader. When you notice something exceptional happening in a classroom you need to find a platform to showcase and celebrate that with your entire staff. #leadupchat#GettingBetterTogether
A4-2: When your staff members connect through play, they are more likely to connect through work, to want to help their teammates, to work to get better educating the whole child. #leadupchat
A4: There are so many great tactics.
But first...
Focus on instructional climate:
~ trust
~ mutual respect
~ openness
~ celebration
~ goal focus
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Like the note on showcasing the exceptional. Important that we are purposeful with highlighting the exemplar practices of our team members. Helps our entire team grow as we continue to support our students #leadupchat
Q5: Habit #5: Instructional Leaders promote self-reflection. What are strategies you can employ to foster self-reflection on instructional learning for improvement? #leadupchat
A4) As a level leader, I carve out meeting time for colleagues to lead a #bestpractices session. Ts are eager to share ideas, but often don’t have a forum. Acknowledgement & validation improve efficacy. Next step: Learning Walks to see these practices real time. #leadupchat
A4. Always honor the work of others before you start telling them how to improve. Be humble enough to listen and open enough to learn. Create a sense of mutual benefit and developing others will be non threatening. Trust-it’s the first key in leadership. #LeadUpChat
A5: part of continuous improvement is reflecting what worked, what didn’t, and what needs tweaking. This should be constant. Blogging is good self reflection for me #leadupchat
A5: I like the idea of peer observations. Peers "get it." They understand life in a classroom and are not bogged down by district mandates. Ts see them as equals, not as bosses. #leadupchat
A4: Though mentioned in my previous tweets, our @TeachtoLead project focuses on transforming teachers through vicarious 360-degree teaching experience reflection among great educators—coming soon. (Led by teacher leaders @kmossEDU & @CraigSwineford ) #LeadUpChat
A5: daily time to reflect and write. That’s been everything for me. #leadupchat also; when I see something that I think applies to someone else, I assume it also applies to me.
There is a HUGE difference between being a manager and being an instructional leader. As instructional leaders, were are coaches. We build capacity and guide others to reach their full potential. We are relentless in our pursuit to grow ourselves and those around us. #leadupchat
A5 We have just started to focus on professional portfolios for reflection of learning goals for teachers. We are developing blog portfolios and will be categorizing our learning as it is connected to our personal learning goals. #excited#nervous#leadupchat
A5 Fostering self-reflection begins with being intentional about establishing protected time to reflect. As leaders it's our routine to constantly support, invest in, and coach others. However, we must set-aside time to think on our own practice, as we build our team #leadupchat
Q5: Habit #5: Instructional Leaders promote self-reflection. What are strategies you can employ to foster self-reflection on instructional learning for improvement? #leadupchat
A5: I send anonymous feedback forms after almost everything meeting or event. I am shocked by some of the comments; however, most Ts are positive and honest in their responses. It is important for our growth as a system. #leadupchat
RTQ5: Habit #5: Instructional Leaders promote self-reflection. What are strategies you can employ to foster self-reflection on instructional learning for improvement? #leadupchat
A4: Our Ts send out Pineapple lessons and watch each other or check out student work. They always provide feedback. Totally optionally and very engaging. #LeadUpChat
A5: This is an element of my response to Q4, but it also comes with most professional learning experiences provided in our school. I would like to strengthen this area, though. #LeadUpChat
Q5: Habit #5: Instructional Leaders promote self-reflection. What are strategies you can employ to foster self-reflection on instructional learning for improvement? #leadupchat
A5. Make your personal reflection visible to your school community. Everyone needs to know that we are about continuous improvement. #KidsDeserveIt#LeadUpChat
Q5: Habit #5: Instructional Leaders promote self-reflection. What are strategies you can employ to foster self-reflection on instructional learning for improvement? #leadupchat
A highly effective tool for transforming teaching and learning is designing gap analysis experiences. Share ideal state. Invite reflection relative to ideal state. Guide action planning process to identify how to move one step closer to ideal state. #LeadUpChat
A5. Vulnerability. When the leader shares openly their self reflections on their successes and failures, it models the power of reflection for others and creates a sense of trust. As hard as it seems admitting you made a mistake or apologizing is powerful! #LeadUpChat
A5) In August, my level team set a mission, vision, values, & goals for the year. These ideas appeared on every meeting agenda. Now, we will reference data, our experience, and the student response to evaluate what we achieved and where we can improve next year. #leadupchat
A5 Be intentional as an Instr Leader to model and prioritize the importance of Reflection to improving at the craft of teaching and learning #leadupchat
Q5: Habit #5: Instructional Leaders promote self-reflection. What are strategies you can employ to foster self-reflection on instructional learning for improvement? #leadupchat
A5: The other day I made the statement, "A teacher that does not reflect on their practice to improve is a bad teacher." While I can't say that is a great coaching technique I do think it is true. With the way education changes we need to reflect. #leadupchat
Q5: Habit #5: Instructional Leaders promote self-reflection. What are strategies you can employ to foster self-reflection on instructional learning for improvement? #leadupchat
Q6: Habit #6: Instructional Leaders are sought out. What are strategies or factors that foster and allow others to seek you out as an instructional leader? #leadupchat
The same way teachers model best practice when they provide exemplars of student work, we must provide exemplars of effective practices. What does it look and feel like? Where are we now relative to this practice? How could we move one step closer to this practice? #LeadUpChat
A5: Whenever I lead a learning session, I ask for feedback on this reflection exit slip. Sometimes I don't like or connect with what they're telling me, but it's important to know bc I can always grow from these reflections. #leadupchat
I'm in agreement with you, yet I think all teachers reflect - we just need to help them to reflect on the right "things" and then action plan for improvement. #leadupchat
A6: I just talk about what I am learning and what I am trying. I think it is fair to say not everyone has the time to go out and find new things but I do. So I do that and then share it out. #leadupchat
Q6: Habit #6: Instructional Leaders are sought out. What are strategies or factors that foster and allow others to seek you out as an instructional leader? #leadupchat
A6: Your attitude when you walk through the door each morning. How you build relationships with staff members and students. Trying new, innovative ideas. Being a risk-taker. #leadupchat
I think engagement and self-reflection are ingredients that foster being a resource. My colleagues and staff tell me “you don’t give us answers, you ask the hard questions and engage with us on the answers.” #Leadupchat
A6: by modeling growth mindset, being a life-long learner, and being a risk taker seeking to notnsettle for the status quo people recognize and appreciate the attitude—that is the key starting point #leadupchat
I would agree many reflect but man the "I can't learn anything from..." type statements to me are an indicator of stalled reflection. I have been guilty of this, probably still am when it comes to some people. #leadupchat
Reflection should be about what WE do! We try to help Ts avoid reflections that point to other teachers, the students as the problem or the “district” as the bad guy. #leadupchat
A5: I use @RLGMike “Teaching Studies” tool to invite reflection. It combines peer observation with a powerful protocol that celebrates impact and invites application of an effective practice that was observed. #LeadUpChat
Q5: Habit #5: Instructional Leaders promote self-reflection. What are strategies you can employ to foster self-reflection on instructional learning for improvement? #leadupchat
RTQ6: Habit #6: Instructional Leaders are sought out. What are strategies or factors that foster and allow others to seek you out as an instructional leader? #leadupchat
A6: I work with intention to stay current on topics I share. My passion and enthusiasm ignites energy and engagement with my learners. It helps to use hooks like my ukulele, my puppets, costumes! We have an incredible time connecting & growing. #leadupchat
A6. Be available. If someone walks into my office and asks “are you busy, can I talk to you for a minute”? My response is always COME ON IN! No matter what. #Leadupchat
Q6: Habit #6: Instructional Leaders are sought out. What are strategies or factors that foster and allow others to seek you out as an instructional leader? #leadupchat
A6: Willingness to take responsible risks with pedagogy for the sake of increased engagement and academic achievement. Also, accessibility: I aim to be approachable for the purpose of driving growth and improvement rather than a judge of current practices. #LeadUpChat
Q6: Habit #6: Instructional Leaders are sought out. What are strategies or factors that foster and allow others to seek you out as an instructional leader? #leadupchat
That is so true. We can get caught up on focusing our problems on things we cannot change instead of focusing on what we can use to move us in a positive direction. #excuses? #leadupchat
Oh yes! I need to check myself about this. Lately I have been so caught up in my tasks that I don't think I am stopping to focus on the important things-people! #leadupchat
Our football coach @Coachhobbs9459 teaches his players about ERO - Event Response Outcome. The message is, we only control the response which directly effects the outcome. #leadupchat
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@PrincipalSmart, @drneilgupta, @mrbgilson, @Coachhobbs9459
A6 I thinking reaching out and forming relationshipswith other educators and putting yourself out there really makes others want to seek you out #leadupchat
Q6: An open door policy helped, and T knowing it was safe to be honest with me was huge for them. Also, being active on social media helped to connect and share ideas. TBH work/life balance is a challenge though. #leadupchat
A6: Instructional leaders chase impact. When our habits, decisions and approaches have an impact on learning, people notice. Those who are hungry to learn and grow their own practice will seek us out. Be the one who chases impact. #leadupchat
Q6: Habit #6: Instructional Leaders are sought out. What are strategies or factors that foster and allow others to seek you out as an instructional leader? #leadupchat
