Leadership and the Development Collaboration In any collaborative environment, an open-line of communication is a critical factor. Communication is a two way interaction of listening and speaking in turn. One speaks while the other listens for true comprehension is a key factor. One must get an understanding before the vision can be implemented within any leadership role. The presence of collaboration in schools are the result of principals, educators, parents, and administrative leadership in working
held within a school can create an academic ripple effect throughout the school. The way a faculty feels towards each other and the level of trust members have with other members in the school has also been found to be an important factor in student achievement (Hoy, 2002). Schools that have been in existence for years develop deeply rooted cultures that are extremely difficult to change and principals who attempt to bring about change, many times are faced with extreme resistance from those staff
During the 1970s and 1980s, the Black-White achievement gaps narrowed until a steady decline manifested itself during the 1990s (Lee, 2006). The persistent discourse on the achievement gaps in educational circles demonstrates the challenge in the United States of providing adequate learning opportunities for all its students. Today, as we know, the existence of educational disparities in the United States not only affects cultural capital but also this country’s ability to maintain a strong human
obtaining my Bachelor 's degree from Texas State University. Most of my days consist of guiding students in their education endeavor and supporting educators with instruction and delivery in the school setting. This document is my beliefs on what is important for schools to be successful in improving teaching and learning. Using practiced research and experience; I attempt to describe the importance of hiring
Workforce Education Leadership in Advanced Technology ABSTRACT While it may not be known to many in our society and academic circles that workforce education and leadership is the key to promoting individual learning and skill training. There is no society devoting to immoderation can survive unless the whole society becomes aware that dedication and purposeful work are important aspects of life. Workforce education leadership is an education program designed to prepare students for employment in workforce
Simply put, instructional leadership focuses on students. Instructional leadership “is strongly concerned with teaching and learning, including the professional learning of teachers as well as student growth” (Bush, 2007, p. 400). There is heightened awareness with instructional issues, ensuring professional development, conducting classroom observations, communicating high academic standards and ensuring the school environment is conducive to learning (Hattie, 2015). Instructional leaders are
Thesis • Research shows that the integration of 21st Century technology increases student achievement and engagement. 1. Caruso, C. (2008). Bringing Online Learning to Life. Educational Leadership, 65(8) 70. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. a. This article discusses the use of the Internet in the classroom and how it can be used to personalize education. The effectiveness of the Internet in the classroom is evaluated at the Henry Hudson Regional School in Highlands, New Jersey. A faculty member at
holding myself and my staff accountable for maintaining high expectations for each student in my school will be of paramount importance. Educators and educational leaders must take ownership of successful student learning outcomes. In order for this to happen, a culture of equity must exist in the building. Students will be more successful in reaching their learning goals when the school provides a safe and effective learning environment. This can be achieved more effectively when issues regarding
Leadership Style of Administrator According to J. Seyfarth, there are four types of leadership styles: directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented leadership (Seyfarth, 1996). These styles vary from one another, but all may be visible within a school environment. During a recent interview with an elementary school principal, Amy Zilbar, she described her dominate leadership style as supportive (personal communication, April 25, 2013). As a principal, she delegates many
Instructional Leadership Throughout the readings, instructional district leadership that made the most impact dealt with incorporating collaborative objectives with regards to academic achievement. For instance, Waters & Marzano (2006) found effective superintendents ensure that the collaborative goal setting process results in nonnegotiable goal in student achievement and instruction (p. 4). Collaborative goal setting is one of the crucial aspects of instructional leadership. Specifically, effective goal