Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Class Notes 8/25/15


Assignment and Reflective Prompt

For next week, 9/2/15:

Read Chapter 1 in Glickman- SuperVision and Instructional Leadership
Read the Preface and Chapter 1 (up through p. 11) in Ginsberg-Transformative Professional Learning

Prep Ginsberg-Excited to Learn, using the book study protocol discussed in class.

Read from a variety of sources, articles, blogs, etc. and be prepared to share with colleagues.

Reflective prompt:

  • Glickman (p. 13) states, " Educators are the primary stewards of the democratic spirit. The total of our efforts is far greater than the particulars of our job."
  • Ginsberg reminds us that motivated teachers have motivated learners and that the whoe activity of education is ethical and political in nature (p.5).
    • What type of society do we desire?
    • What type of educational environment should supervision promote in order to move us toward the society we desire?
Question: As a teacher and emerging leader, what are your core values?