This week we read a lot about change and how to promote and adapt to it in a leadership role. This is a great topic to explore at the beginning of a new school year. We are experiencing a lot of change in our district this year. New hires, new students, but most daunting is a new reading initiative called Action 100/100 Book Challenge. This new program is challenging all of us to step out of our comfort zone and teach reading in a whole new way. Although it is exciting it has also caused a lot of people (me included) to become frustrated with our administration. After reading some of the articles this week, I realized, as a teacher leader, I need to be positive about the up coming changes, provide support for those that are skeptical, and make sure I am leading by example and utilizing the program fully in my classroom.
I also enjoyed reading the Tune In article about the generational differences in school staffs. This is something that truly hit home to me. There seems to be this divide between some of the staff members and I think reading this article could help to bridge that gap. I like how it explains that we are all different in our ways, but one is not necessarily better than the other. This is a great tool for administrators when dealing with a divided staff or team.
I too enjoyed reading the article about the generational differences. I can pick a person from our staff who fits each one of the generations. We also have a divide in the staff between those who have embraced the new technologies and changes and those who cling very strongly to the old ways.
ReplyDeleteI too enjoyed reading the Tune In article. It explained so much to me and how some of the older teachers look at the generation. Like I mentioned in my blog, I didn't think they would really do that, I always wondered, but would not think that at all. So yes, Tune In is a great article for administrators and others to read or look at when dividing or doing team activities with the staff.
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