Constructing a Model for Leadership Michigan Mathematics and Science Teacher Leadership Collaborative

Michigan Mathematics and Science Teacher Leadership Collaborative

Constructing a Model for Leadership Qualities of an Excellent Leader Roles of a Teacher Leader

Qualities of an Excellent Leader

Roles of a Teacher Leader

Qualities of an Excellent Leader THINK… about someone that you consider an excellent and exceptional leader PAIR… share what you wrote with a partner at your table DISCUSS… as a group the qualities of a leader and come up with a group list or “picture” of an excellent leader

THINK… about someone that you consider an excellent and exceptional leader

PAIR… share what you wrote with a partner at your table

DISCUSS… as a group the qualities of a leader and come up with a group list or “picture” of an excellent leader

Qualities of an Excellent Leader SHARE… with the group as a whole from your list of qualities of a leader

SHARE… with the group as a whole from your list of qualities of a leader

Qualities of an Excellent Leader

Qualities of an Excellent Leader CONSIDER… that leadership is something that can be learned Looking at the qualities of leadership through “ASK” Attitudes Skills Knowledge

CONSIDER… that leadership is something that can be learned

Looking at the qualities of leadership through “ASK”

Attitudes

Skills

Knowledge

Qualities of an Excellent Leader A – Attitude Attitude is defined as “a way of looking at life; a way of thinking, feeling or behaving.” Therefore, an attitude is not just the way we think, but the way we think, feel and do. S – Skill Skill is defined as the ability to do something well; proficiency , facility, or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience. K – Knowledge Knowledge is defined as information in mind ; general awareness or possession of information, facts, ideas, truths, or principles gained through experience or study.

A – Attitude

Attitude is defined as “a way of looking at life; a way of thinking, feeling or behaving.” Therefore, an attitude is not just the way we think, but the way we think, feel and do.

S – Skill

Skill is defined as the ability to do something well; proficiency , facility, or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience.

K – Knowledge

Knowledge is defined as information in mind ; general awareness or possession of information, facts, ideas, truths, or principles gained through experience or study.

Revisit… our list of qualities through the lens of ASK. Qualities of an Excellent Leader

Revisit… our list of qualities through the lens of ASK.

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” John F. Kennedy

“Leadership and learning

are indispensable to each other.”

John F. Kennedy

Roles of a Teacher Specialist Leader Teacher leaders function in a variety of roles depending on: Personal strengths and interests Needs within their building/district Collaboration with colleagues and administration

Teacher leaders function in a variety of roles depending on:

Personal strengths and interests

Needs within their building/district

Collaboration with colleagues and administration

Roles of Teacher Leadership Professional Leadership Departmental Leadership Institutional Leadership Instructional Leadership Administrative Leadership Roles of Teacher Leader

Leadership Roles Instructional Leadership Focusing on what is taught, how it’s taught, and how it’s evaluated. Attending to science/mathematics instruction and effectiveness.

Instructional Leadership

Focusing on what is taught, how it’s taught, and how it’s evaluated.

Attending to science/mathematics instruction and effectiveness.

Institutional Leadership View the bigger picture. Participate as part of a larger team. Leadership Roles

Institutional Leadership

View the bigger picture.

Participate as part of a larger team.

Departmental Leadership Think in terms of morale and communication. Motivate and support staff in mathematics/science teaching. Leadership Roles

Departmental Leadership

Think in terms of morale and communication.

Motivate and support staff in mathematics/science teaching.

Leadership Roles Professional Leadership On-going study of teaching and learning. Helping staff grow as professionals and growing professionally.

Professional Leadership

On-going study of teaching and learning.

Helping staff grow as professionals and growing professionally.

Leadership Roles Administrative Leadership Be an advocate. Provide the tools, climate, and funds needed for instruction.

Administrative Leadership

Be an advocate.

Provide the tools, climate, and funds needed for instruction.

Charts with Leadership Roles (2 sets) are in this room and the reception space outside this room. Start with the chart that has the same number and letter as are on the back of your nametag. With your group, brainstorm roles that teacher leaders can assume that fit that category. On cue from the facilitator, move to the next chart – review the list and add additional ideas. When you return to the chart you started with, identify the best three roles that fit that category. Be prepared to share these with the whole group. Gallery Walk & Discussion

Charts with Leadership Roles (2 sets) are in this room and the reception space outside this room.

Start with the chart that has the same number and letter as are on the back of your nametag.

With your group, brainstorm roles that teacher leaders can assume that fit that category.

On cue from the facilitator, move to the next chart – review the list and add additional ideas.

When you return to the chart you started with, identify the best three roles that fit that category. Be prepared to share these with the whole group.

Reflection

Reflection