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Thursday October 20, 2016
Welcome to the Chat as we discuss empowering teacher leaders in a PLC at Work. Please introduce yourselves!
Hello All, Patrick, Math Dept. Chairperson from Long Island, NY.
next week - (Thurs 8pm)
"Being an Effective Leader in Edcuation" hosted by
Dan, business teacher from St. Louis.
Glad to have you Dan. How do you define leadership through the lens of a PLC at Work?
A1: Adding value to others, encouraging other team members to become leaders themselves. Creating culture of team over individual
A1: by encouraging other team members and furthering their thinking and understanding. Becoming deeper thinker/educator
A1: leadership will look different - listen, model, encourage, advice could all be actions of a PLC leader
That is so true. Leadership starts with trust.
Encouragement is a key point of leadership
. it is what I value the most from my leaders in the building. Showing constant support to the teachers.
It is truly so important if we want teachers to reach excellence.
. agreed. Helps when we have effective leaders who demonstrate/model the expectations.
A1 be a collaborative partner. Don't just sit and watch them do the work. Be a member of the team.
A1 Leadership in professional learning is about being present in the learning. Monitoring doesn't have to mean surveillance.
Exactly. Leaders do the work with the people. https://t.co/6vyDKJko49
A1 be a collaborative partner. Don't just sit and watch them do the work. Be a member of the team.
Leadership- to have a sense of humility while encouraging team members. It's important to realize that leaders don't have all answers
Leadership and learning are indispensible to one another. JFK https://t.co/0A8neRaSpD
A1 Leadership in professional learning is about being present in the learning. Monitoring doesn't have to mean surveillance.
Accepting a seat at the table means accepting the responsibility for the success of the team. https://t.co/BaIFotgF0x
A1 be a collaborative partner. Don't just sit and watch them do the work. Be a member of the team.
A2: that they can be empathetic and offer up suggestions on how to become better.
Supervision is not Snoopervision https://t.co/XtGAZGT9vk
A1 Leadership in professional learning is about being present in the learning. Monitoring doesn't have to mean surveillance.
Q2: Ts play an active role in achieving excellence. Openly collaborating and willingness to try new things to best support Ss.
A2: Teachers can be other teachers greatest resource. Share ideas, successes, failures, hopes, and passions
Hey Bobby. It is so important to lead all teachers to excellence
Surveillance breeds compliance. Monitoring through co-learning and co-reflection fosters commitment.
A2 teachers recognize improvements needed and to seek support to implement those improvements in their classroom and other classrooms
Teachers are their peer's first resource in order to grow in their craft. https://t.co/HVJKjPWvaL
A2: Teachers can be other teachers greatest resource. Share ideas, successes, failures, hopes, and passions
A2: when Ts realize that every S makes the school & that working together makes everyone's load smaller the school excels!
A3: by offering suggestions/articles/support to help those struggling. Assist in collaboration!
Without teachers, excellence is left to chance. https://t.co/RmlacTukM7
Q2: Ts play an active role in achieving excellence. Openly collaborating and willingness to try new things to best support Ss.
A3: by using PLC time to create common assessments and unified curriculum.
Leaders must support new ideas and welcome the mistakes that could come with it
Teacher leaders can serve as coaches or critical friends for their peers https://t.co/c8dsMlb8ce
Surveillance breeds compliance. Monitoring through co-learning and co-reflection fosters commitment.
A3 share creative ideas & support other teachers in any area they're struggling in The whole team can support the struggling teachers
Great thought. Is PLC meeting time the only way that they can help their peers?
A3: relationships are the key. People don't work well with people they don't trust nor know well.
Q3: Ts support each other, peer guidance, observations, and willingness to openly share ideas and problem solve. All hands on deck
Great teams are led by people who believe that shared leadership leads to a shared vision of excellence https://t.co/bFCM6KrdeA
A2: when Ts realize that every S makes the school & that working together makes everyone's load smaller the school excels!
. absolutely not. Just another avenue. There's always time before/after school, and so many other places.
So good to see you Roosevelt. Nation, you should follow this great leader. https://t.co/WJacs9WTLq
A3: relationships are the key. People don't work well with people they don't trust nor know well.
A2 We all need to move from cooperation through collaboration to co-responsibility - a shared ownership of learning and improvement.
A3 collab T teams realize that each T has a strength & work to build each other up, support one another, & provide a listening ear
A3: Teamates and leaders must keep their eyes and ears open. We must celebrate ideas of newbies & teamup on their struggles.
A3:Mindset is key. If struggling T is open to feedback, skill can be improved. Needs to love working w kids and be open
Exactly. I just want people to see that the PLC process is not restricted by time. https://t.co/wjpWALCw4K
. absolutely not. Just another avenue. There's always time before/after school, and so many other places.
. exactly! Many times I am collaborating late in the evening with e-mails or even on Twitter.
modeling excellence is a key component of leading people to excellence
Time is the variable - learning is the constant (both adult and student learning)
is a time for learning I'd say even this twitter chat is a PLC time!
Amen, Matt. The adult learning must be the constant if we want student learning to be the constant. https://t.co/W74SQfToAT
Time is the variable - learning is the constant (both adult and student learning)
A4: As a PLC group, establish norms and expectations.
A4 TL's have high expectations for their Ss but even higher expectations for themselves If we ask our Ss to learn, we must model that
and not all teacher leadership paths lead to the principalship. We need to value, empower + celebrate our lead learners.
A PLC is a way of doing things.
A4: Teacher leaders must help others be flexible. A learning environment has to meet the needs of the learners and not the adults.
absolutely! What ways are we developing TLs to lead while still being in the classroom?
Exactly. High levels of learning starts with high expectations for the learning environment. https://t.co/Rwxg47O1Jm
A4 TL's have high expectations for their Ss but even higher expectations for themselves If we ask our Ss to learn, we must model that
A4 show that they're open to brand new ideas and willing to learn as well. Implementing new ideas with consistency is important too.
Q4: Ts need to work together to know and understand academic expectations. Put in the time
The culture of idea sharing is critical in a PLC at Work. https://t.co/iTuJwqLTHy
A4 show that they're open to brand new ideas and willing to learn as well. Implementing new ideas with consistency is important too.
A4: a strong mentorship is crucial to all schools. PLC time doesn't always need to be academic, it can be classroom management
And they need to develop consistency between teachers to help all teachers reach excellence https://t.co/mJs5nBooXy
Q4: Ts need to work together to know and understand academic expectations. Put in the time
BINGO. TLs need to model a growth mindset and ability to think outside the box for their peers and their students
Leaders are mentors, coaches and confidants. https://t.co/ZSXWQe1GX8
A4: a strong mentorship is crucial to all schools. PLC time doesn't always need to be academic, it can be classroom management
A5 TLs can model the positive attitude necessary to make an impact each and every day w/ Ss & Ts. Speak up when neg attitudes arise
Leaders are rarely the star of the show, they are usually backstage letting other be seen.
Hey! Stacy from Alabama jumping in to agree with y'all. Without continued learning, teachers stagnate!
Growth mindset is so important in a PLC. There is not a one way answer. https://t.co/hcDQJS7pji
BINGO. TLs need to model a growth mindset and ability to think outside the box for their peers and their students
There are diff types of leaders. Some who like to be backstage & others who want to be out in front. Balance of both is imp
Exactly Matt. Teacher leaders are the best models for building relationships for learning. https://t.co/VU97OlzKZM
A5 TLs can model the positive attitude necessary to make an impact each and every day w/ Ss & Ts. Speak up when neg attitudes arise
A5: All starts with clear expectations and effective modeling of what you would like to see from the Ts as a TL.
A5: Relationships are intentional. Planning time and activities to build them are appropriate. Faking it, is not.
Correct. Teacher leaders believe in . https://t.co/XJyRIaBcY8
Growth mindset is so important in a PLC. There is not a one way answer. https://t.co/hcDQJS7pji
BINGO. TLs need to model a growth mindset and ability to think outside the box for their peers and their students
building relationships for learning cannot be created solely by admin. It takes a group effort to impact that culture
Q5: TLs can lead by example. By setting a positive tone, providing valuable feedback, being "available" we can best support everyone.
Exactly Roosevelt. Relationships for learning is the art of selling your content to your clients, the kids. https://t.co/QtZxTXq9Mv
A5: Relationships are intentional. Planning time and activities to build them are appropriate. Faking it, is not.
It's also about convincing kids that mistakes in learning are essential to grow in your learning. https://t.co/U9nbwP219T
A5: All starts with clear expectations and effective modeling of what you would like to see from the Ts as a TL.
Mentoring help with class management is a must! This is one of the top reasons teachers leave the profession
It takes a concerted, consistent and intentional effort. https://t.co/9WIhblO3K1
building relationships for learning cannot be created solely by admin. It takes a group effort to impact that culture
A5 Show the importance of intentionality of building relationships w/ students. It doesn't happen w/o putting time and effort into it
. implementing the F.A.I.L concept to them and understanding it is okay.
developled S success meets where teachers share struggles w/ Ss & learn how to work with them + learn their stories.
TLs need to demonstrate a genuine respect and attitude towards learning. By doing that, the doors open to stronger relationships.
This acronym must be etched in every student's mind. FAIL - First Attempt In Learning https://t.co/F0ljFYwiT6
. implementing the F.A.I.L concept to them and understanding it is okay.
A6: by introducing them to the power of Twitter and the PLN growth and continual learning.
Coteaching is a great strategy teacher leaders can use as a PLC at Work https://t.co/6V8ElXKhRN
Mentoring help with class management is a must! This is one of the top reasons teachers leave the profession
yes, teaching and learning must go hand in hand if a PLC desires to be a PLC at Work. https://t.co/Ymvaq3IZBo
A5 The TL understands that the processes of teaching and learning are constantly evolving when promoting profession… https://t.co/xz52Ooq5WZ
TL models an attitude of continuous learning & reflective practice for colleagues (standard 4) https://t.co/wDoawnZFEN
Q6 share ideas from the internet/self-created ideas 4 student engagement If it works well share it with others Email, pinterest, TPT
Q6: The power of peer observation. Allowing a non-evaluative person to watch and help support student engagement.
A6: Timely and honest feedback is one way to assist. BUT.. there recipient must be willing to accept it.
Teachers must observe one another in order to learn from one another to grow in their craft. https://t.co/mFl1NmaBcQ
Q6: The power of peer observation. Allowing a non-evaluative person to watch and help support student engagement.
Exactly. Feedback is powerful but a trusting relationship must be present to have productive conversations
I completely agree. I think the relationship must be built before any feedback can be received.
A6:Engagement occurs when our lessons are interesting, challenging and satisfying. Offer lesson design ideas that do that
Q7 in 1 minute. Rigor is on desk.
And that occurs when TLs lead their teams in developing highly engaging lessons. https://t.co/9foR10G5gS
A6:Engagement occurs when our lessons are interesting, challenging and satisfying. Offer lesson design ideas that do that
A7 intentional, focused planning & instruction addresses the 4 Key ?s.
They are also focused on guaranteeing that all kids learn the essential standards. https://t.co/znenQ6i21f
A7 intentional, focused planning & instruction addresses the 4 Key ?s.
TLs use the 4 ?s to develop purposeful lessons. The only way to guide that is to demonstrate and show the practice in action.
absolutely. ALL means ALL. What is w/in our circle of influence that will move each Ss forward?
A6: When they tweet at you the wonderful things they are accomplishing thanks to you.
Let's get to the last question of the night.
A6: When they tweet at you all the wonderful things they are accomplishing over the summer.
Purpose begins with the end in mind. Great thought. https://t.co/WdVgx28ukX
TLs use the 4 ?s to develop purposeful lessons. The only way to guide that is to demonstrate and show the practice in action.
What would ed be like if we really harnessed the digital tools available to us -
A8 realize that ALL Ts can be TLs. Some are formal & some are informal leaders. Find their strengths & passions & invest in them
A7: Feedback. If we don't know, then how are we supposed to grow?
ABSOLUTELY!!! All teachers are leaders and we owe it to them to grow them into leaders. https://t.co/MC9VUpaQv2
A8 realize that ALL Ts can be TLs. Some are formal & some are informal leaders. Find their strengths & passions & invest in them
A7 is there a belief that all Ts can be leaders in some capacity? If not, why?
Q8: Leaders must always be supportive of everyone. By providing valuable PD for Tt, Ss learning will increase. Learning has no end
A leader can only be a transformational leader if he/she believes that every teacher is a leader. https://t.co/7BezUcX3wl
A7 is there a belief that all Ts can be leaders in some capacity? If not, why?
Thank you everyone for a great chat. Follow the people here tonight and expand your PLN, the digital PLC at Work
Thank you for moderating a great chat on teacher leadership
Thank you for a great discussion. I look forward to many more. Love expanding my PLN to expand my own knowledge!
