A1: Having the power to choose how you respond to situations. It is also the foundation to building strong relationships in education. #engagechat#responsiveness
A1: could mean attuned to needs- of a person, of a building. Willing to listen. Definitely would not equate responsiveness to quick decisions...sometimes things need to be processed through multiple lenses before making a decision #engagechat
A1: Having the power to choose how you respond to situations. It is also the foundation to building strong relationships in education. #engagechat#responsiveness
A1 Being attuned and consciously engaged with team members and providing the differentiated support when we see the need or when they share with us that its needed #engagechat
A1: could mean attuned to needs- of a person, of a building. Willing to listen. Definitely would not equate responsiveness to quick decisions...sometimes things need to be processed through multiple lenses before making a decision #engagechat
A1 Being attuned and consciously engaged with team members and providing the differentiated support when we see the need or when they share with us that its needed #engagechat
A1- To me, responsiveness is intertwined with being present. It's understanding the needs of the individual and the group and then using that understanding to inform next steps. #engagechat
A1. Responsiveness is how the Ss are comprehending and understanding the material or topic being presented in the classroom. Are they engaging in the discussion, asking questions, participating, leading, collaborating, etc.#engagechat
A1: Responsiveness = Follow through. It's doing what you say you're going to do; Being accountable for your words and bringing life to them.
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Being positive is so important. You can tell a lot about how a person responds in situations. Flexibility and positivity go hand in hand! #engagechat#responsiveness
A1: Responsiveness means that we are IN the present moment with our learners. We respond thoughtfully to their needs, hopes, and dreams. ππhttps://t.co/sWLRNXxMiw#engagechat
Which means we need muilple layers of comms to have a fuller picture, which I think, sometimes we have forgotten or not willing to spend that time. We are living in an instant noodle era. #engagechat
A1: Responsiveness = Follow through. It's doing what you say you're going to do; Being accountable for your words and bringing life to them.
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A2: To be a responsive leader, one must KNOW their staff and students. You can't respond to needs, hopes, and dreams, if you don't know what they are. You must form genuine relationships. #engagechathttps://t.co/7Bv59Wtn8z
A2: First and foremost, one who follows through and is honest in word and in deed. In other words, a person who acts with unimpeachable integrity. #engagechat
A2: I might not be answering this question, but as a follower, I care much if my leaders are showing their interest to listen in the first place. #engagechat
A2 Responsive leaders make a habit to be there, in the moment, with our people - actively listening to understand - truly connected, with a genuine desire to see our team members grow #engagechat
A2 Responsive leaders listen, truly listen, to gain understanding. They ask questions. They respond in the best interest of the individual or group. They create feedback cultures at all levels. #engagechat
A2 Responsive leaders practice good communication, listening to their teams and their own leaders to make the most informed, timely and effective decisions. #EngageChat
A2 Responsive leaders make a habit to be there, in the moment, with our people - actively listening to understand - truly connected, with a genuine desire to see our team members grow #engagechat
A2: Responding to situations with compassion and curiosity... especially when working with others who may hold perspectives different from their own. Being open-minded and always looking for ways to grow others, as well as yourself. #engagechat#responsiveness
A2 Responsive leaders understand that an element of staff engagement is knowing your opinion counts. They create cultures where it's safe to be vulnerable. #engagechat
A2: Responding to situations with compassion and curiosity... especially when working with others who may hold perspectives different from their own. Being open-minded and always looking for ways to grow others, as well as yourself. #engagechat#responsiveness
A2 Responsive leaders understand that an element of staff engagement is knowing your opinion counts. They create cultures where it's safe to be vulnerable. #engagechat
A2. A resp. leader is in tune with every individual in the group, how the group is interacting,whether or not you need to try a diff. dir. to engage the listeners in the discussion, ask opinions of members for voice, allow them to lead, take risks, etc. Mod. behavior. #engagechat
A2: Responsiveness builds trust! Responsive leaders put themselves in the shoes of those they lead. They might not be able to take action right away on an issue, but they make sure to follow up & make things right. Ignoring emails or passing the buck = ππ»
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A2. A resp. leader is in tune with every individual in the group, how the group is interacting,whether or not you need to try a diff. dir. to engage the listeners in the discussion, ask opinions of members for voice, allow them to lead, take risks, etc. Mod. behavior. #engagechat
Responisve leaders find a way to make people feel noticed, valued, and recognized as individuals. They seek out opportunities to support those under their care. #EngageChat
A2: Responsiveness builds trust! Responsive leaders put themselves in the shoes of those they lead. They might not be able to take action right away on an issue, but they make sure to follow up & make things right. Ignoring emails or passing the buck = ππ»
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Responisve leaders find a way to make people feel noticed, valued, and recognized as individuals. They seek out opportunities to support those under their care. #EngageChat
These are good reflective thoughts, Knikki. The concept of the team being under the care of the leader connects to the depth of the responsibilities that leaders have to encourage and actively support their team @teacherknikki#engagechat
A3: LISTEN. Truly listen and show parents you are listening. Form a relationship as a team. Share with them the awesome things their children are doing. Work as partners to do what's best for kids. https://t.co/u4aSQQEJz5#engagechat
A3: Follow up on queries and inform parents should you need more time to look into their queries and get back to them. Sometimes they (mis)interpret silence as inaction. #engagechat
A3 Consistent, thoughtful communication is a central tenet within the responsiveness umbrella with parents. Also, communication is essential with proactive strategies to be adequately responsive to all families connected with the school #engagechat
A3 When a thriving culture is created with the wellbeing of all at its core responsiveness is the result. Leaders, staff, parents, students care about one another and how they are experiencing life. Wellbeing creates the conditions for engagement & achievement #engagechat
A3 School staff should stay attuned to parents' concerns. Then staffers can be proactive and anticipate needs before issues blow up unnecessarily. #EngageChat
A3: Having open forms of communication with parents removes the mystique of the classroom. methods of communication should also vary depending upon the population and what makes the most sense. For ex., do all families have access to the Internet or is paper better?
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A3. School staff must be open minded, creative with ideas as they reach out to engage Parents, find out what their needs are, interests, activities they would like to have at their schools for P/F Engagement! Involve Parents, ask for volunteers! #engagechat
A3: Having open forms of communication with parents removes the mystique of the classroom. methods of communication should also vary depending upon the population and what makes the most sense. For ex., do all families have access to the Internet or is paper better?
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A3 Wellbeing is an intentional way to respond to the needs of others. Asking how one currently is experiencing social, physical, purpose, community, and financial wellbeing is a caring core value. When we thrive we live out our strengths in a healthy productive way. #engagechat
A3: Always ensuring parents feel heard. Not to be confused w/ always being in agreement. It builds a relationship when they feel their opinion matters. Some parents can be more challenging than others, but every parent deserves to be heard. #engagechat#responsiveness
A3 Wellbeing is an intentional way to respond to the needs of others. Asking how one currently is experiencing social, physical, purpose, community, and financial wellbeing is a caring core value. When we thrive we live out our strengths in a healthy productive way. #engagechat
Thanks for hitting on βmystique,β Tonya. Itβs an important point as many of our families can feel intimidated by the classroom. Sometimes the root is cultural (e.g. my Latino parents were highly deferential) or personal or both. Letβs keep our arms wide open. #engagechat
A3: Treating them as equals and addressing all their concerns. Not using teacher-speak. Also, respecting their culture and situation at home. #engagechat
You're right about patience! Sometimes people are processing when we think they're ignoring us. That's why it's so important to send back a quick "I'm on it" message in some way.
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A2: Responsive leaders make impactful decisions based on PRINCIPLES. Which is implying great leaders have consciously developed a set of principles they lead by. This creates trust. #engagechat
Responsive communication with parents occurs when we communicate with warmth & sensitivity... When we let them know that first and foremost we are here to benefit the child. #EngageChat
A4: In the context of education, I might say "bureaucratic," "indifferent," or "tone-deaf." Educators are public servants, and failing to serve would be a failure of response. #engagechat
Responsive communication with parents occurs when we communicate with warmth & sensitivity... When we let them know that first and foremost we are here to benefit the child. #EngageChat
A4 The opposite of responsiveness is blind obedience to the status quo with strict adherence to timelines and processes. It's the safe, stifling choice. #EngageChat
A4 Often we are afraid to do something different for individuals as we think it's not "fair'. So we become unresponsive, ignore individual needs, and do the same for everyone. When in reality "fair" is, in fact, responding to individual needs. #engagechat
A4. A closed door-type school to parent and student engagement! Where they don't want Parents coming in, no visitors welcome. Ss have no voice!#engagechat
Well said, Dale. I was the first college grad in my family in 40+ years; we're not known for our higher ed. It's the same, I believe, for some families like mine. Some parents aren't sure how to approach teachers, so they don't know how to advocate for their kids.
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A4: The opposite of responsiveness is unwillingness or refusal to engage the other party. This can sometimes be disguised as stonewalling with stock replies but with no real intention to engage, understand, empathise so as to respond to the concerns of others. #engagechat
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The opposite of responsiveness is being unaware of or indifferent to others.
Indifference can be sneaky and sometimes more difficult to detectβyet it can be so incredibly harmful.
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I agree, Knikki. I would also add gratitude, and communicating with gratitude. We are grateful that our families have entrusted us with their most prized possession: their children. There is no higher honor. #engagechat
A4: The opposite of responsiveness is unwillingness or refusal to engage the other party. This can sometimes be disguised as stonewalling with stock replies but with no real intention to engage, understand, empathise so as to respond to the concerns of others. #engagechat
A4: Giving someone no response is like telling them they aren't worth our time. Even if the idea being presented is unreasonable, if someone approaches a leader with it, they felt it important enough to put themselves out of their comfort zone.Acknowledgment is key.
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A5 "Leaders must either invest a reasonable amount of time attending to fears and feelings or squander an unreasonable amount of time trying to manage ineffective and unproductive behavior" Brene Brown, Dare to Lead #engagechat
A5. It definitely affects school culture...It's hard to work with others who are indifferent...aren't team players...don't value others' views...#engagechat
A5: It helps to lay the groundwork for a culture of mutual respect and integrity. No one wants to operate in an environment of lip-service or disingenuousness. #engagechat
A5 "Leaders must either invest a reasonable amount of time attending to fears and feelings or squander an unreasonable amount of time trying to manage ineffective and unproductive behavior" Brene Brown, Dare to Lead #engagechat
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When we are responsive to the needs and dreams of others, we create a culture that says:
I see you.
I care about you.
I'm here for you.
You matter.
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It makes students and parents feel supported and heard. The school as a whole is cohesive and works towards the mission and vision of the school #engagechat
A5: responsiveness shows empathy and builds trust. Both of these are required to build effective relationships which are the foundation of organisational culture #engagechat
A5: It reminds all of us in school why we exist. If not to respond to the needs of our students and parents, why are we here? Sometimes cynicism and fatigue can set in and we tell ourselves "why bother". So it's good to remind ourselves why are we here. #engagechat
A5: It sets the tone for what is allowed & expected. If you see a leader/staff engage in actions that are the opposite of #responsiveness to others, it's only a matter of time before it's you. Actions speak louder than words. Make them count. Make them positive. #engagechat
A5. Responsiveness impacts school culture by including all parties involved within and outside the school! Sss, P, community are all involved in culture inside the school! #engagechat
A5 Responsiveness breathes life into culture. People unquestionably know they have friends and supporters who will come to their aid when times are tough and celebrate accomplishments for all to see. #EngageChat
A5 School leaders & educators will receive feedback. It's up to us how that feedback is received and if it can be productive. Being responsive in a feedback culture where an intentional practice is created creates a thriving district #engagechat
A5: Unresponsive leaders build a culture that feels self-questioning, sneaky, and secretive. A responsive school culture is one where you trust what is being said and know the person saying it will do their best to make good.
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