I found this chapter had some very useful and important considerations. I found the topic on engagement moving toward collaboration very interesting as I reflected on the opportunities we provide parents at St Pats. In my opinion I believe that we are more in the engagement end than collaboration, especially in th learning agenda. I believe that this is a matter of practical consideration rather than ideological as I feel that we as a school understand the importance of parent involvement as discussed earlier in th chapter. The question is how t do this under the time constraints and life work balance needed for teachers/leaders.
A key statement to highlight is “if serving is below you, leadership is beyond you” worth contemplation.
My favourite section however were the points made on Page 208 as it gave me a good platform to reflect on my leadership:
1. Do I make child-centred decisions daily?
2. Am I present to staff, parents and children?
3. Do I display competence?
4. Do I invest in people?
5. Do I create transparency?
6. Am I reliable and follow through?
7. Do I walk the talk?
8. Do I lead with integrity?
Wow this was like a professional examination of conscience. Worth doing at all ‘levels’ (for want of a better word) of leadership
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Well said Bern, especially about the examination of Leadership being similar to an examination of conscience. keeping the balance is so important - knowing how and when to collaborate with the parents definitely something I still feel as if I need a lot of guidance with. It really goes back to teacher clarity before collaborating we really need to have a clear vision before we can truly collaborate.
ReplyDeleteI have just read the chapter and the 8 little examination of 'my practices' resonated with me as well. What we look for in other do we demonstrate clearly ourselves? A good time to reflect on our own practice.
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