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
her direct supervisor. Burning compassion for students and educators would be one of the many attributes that Dr. Fremstad possesses that contributes to her outstanding leadership. During her five years as head principal at West Fargo High School, she has carried the torch of compassion and spread this culture throughout the building she leads. In Jennifer’s first year as principal, she recognized some of the social-emotional challenges her student
Standards for Educational Leaders: A Reflection Promoting student success is the founding principle of each of the Educational Leadership Constituencies Council Standards for Educational Leaders (2002). Influential educators combine their knowledge of leadership styles with personal experience in order to meet individual needs and encourage all students to achieve their potential. Standard 1.0 Achieving a school district’s mission and vision requires the commitment of its stakeholders. In order
Ranks,” written by Mike Wynn is one of the popular books on leadership, which explains the importance of leadership and the ways to become an efficient leader. Wynn describes the expectations of an organization from a leader. A leader should undertake certain tasks, such as “short-term, long-term, operational and administrative and ensure the completion of tasks through people” (Wynn, 2008). If a supervisor fails to employ a leadership stance, instead employs a management stance, there are higher
Running head: INTERNSHIP FINAL REPORT-BUILDING PRINCIPAL Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Standards Development In 2008, The Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Standards were developed from ISLLC (Interstate Leaders Licensure Consortium) Standards. The EDS Specialist in Principalship Internship activities prepared me for school and district data collection and assessment, organizational effectiveness, best practices, instructional strategies
is the relationship between effective teaching and student achievement? The relationship between effective teaching and student achievement is powerful. In fact, effective teaching instruction is the foundation for student success. According to Schmoker (2006), effective instruction plays a stronger role in student achievement than the economic nature of the community and/or the financial situation of a school district. A solid data-based curriculum taught by effective teachers is the key to improving
perceptions 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
recognize the importance of being self-aware, relational, supportive, and participatory with the ability to manage crisis (Northouse, 2016). I struggle with delegating responsibility, which is a needed skill in Higher Education as a Director or Dean. Pivotal events and opportunities led me toward the education field. Shultz (2011) states that people have a deep need to connect on a human level. The ability to be vulnerable, transparent, show weakness, and to demonstrate authenticity, helps students to trust
Introduction My interest and choice of educational leadership emanates from my desire to play a part in the development of effective policies in the academic sector and help in improving the appropriate strategies to deliver quality education. The need for proper leadership skills in the educational sector is a requirement that ensures effectiveness in the school environment. The same need is also vital in the delivery of successful graduates that meet the requirements of the job market, innovation
interaction of students with their faculty, the learning environment and the subject matter” (Billings & Halstead, 2016, p. 211). Every student has different ways that they learn things. Some students are auditory learners while others will be visual and tactile learners. It is the prime responsibility of the faculty to provide quality learning experiences for the students. This purpose of this paper is to develop a course curriculum that accommodates the different learning styles of the students who are