#OPCEfficacy6A A3: It is a way to bring forward challenging questions that a mindful leader can give thought and action to. Check out @willrich45 for some new perspectives including tech use in education.
#OPCEfficacy6A A3: This is where collaborative leadership comes in? Share the lead of the initiative with staff around you and perhaps their perspective will open your eyes to value for your school.
#OPCEfficacy6A A2: V. Brown from DeWitt: “Creativity requires slowing down.” Today’s reality proves you can never rely on sticking with the same old approach and expect improvement for students.
#OPCEfficacy6A A1: Hannah's definition is daunting but all-encompassing (p. 168): "psychological, motivation, resources, attain, demands ...."
#OPCEfficacy6A A1: Confidence to learn from mistakes and apply that learning to action that builds confidence of others in your ability to lead.
#opcEfficacy5A A4: Parent as guest speaker. Eg: Scientist monitoring lake water quality motivated students to become more engaged in local environmental projects.
#opcefficacy5a A3: Share the power as DeWitt says. When families learn they can contribute to solutions and improvements at the school it is powerful.
#opcefficacy5a Q2: Sometimes admin needs to be mediator to move two parties to a solution when issue has come to a peak. Speaking from experience, standing up for your child can become emotional- works against reasonable discussion.
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A1: DeWitt makes a good point: “we don’t know how well we communicate until a negative situation happens” So much better to have proactively established communication in a positive atmosphere. Makes dealing with issues easier.
Yes, Admin joining us for part of Teams Dept. meetings = a positive.
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A4 Administrators can offer to join meetings between teachers so they know what is happening in the classroom and be co-learners in these unprecedented times.
Yes and hopefully that ensures no added stress to the student home situation.
#OPCEfficacy4A A4 consider the needs of every student, differentiate by keeping the work simple and fun.
That would be great!
Get in the trenches with us. Make those home calls, pop in to play kahoot, sing with the kindies offer to host a read aloud #opcefficacy4a
#opcefficacy4a A4: Understanding from Admin that teachers are at different places with tech comfort and stress management during these times.
#opcefficacy4a Q4: What can school leaders do to support the efforts of teachers in building and sustaining a positive classroom climate in our unprecedented learn at home situation?
#opcefficacy4a A3: Collective teacher efficacy can successfully launch specialized programs at schools. First hand experience with staff collaboration building quality programs that engage students and revitalize staff.
Yes we need the challenging voices for intentional interruptions.
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#opcefficacy4a Q3: How can collective teacher efficacy positively impact school climate? Have you seen this at work in your school?