Final thoughts for 565 Leadership.

During this class my definition of leadership has altered tremendously. It opened so many ways each person in the school district can act as a leader. From the superintendent down to a student's parent that is involved with the school. Before reading the text, I never considered all the other individuals as leaders; I looked at them as participants. My definition of teacher leadership would be someone who is willing and ready to go above and beyond, not necessarily a teacher. They may have a teacher characteristic but not a teacher. 

I agree with the textbook about "improving education from within", simply because if we see what we can work on in front of us and the tools we have, it makes things easier and better for us. To help, I would do anything to help improve education. I will use the learning and the tools that I have and share them. Making them feel comfortable is one way to help and continuing from there. 

Pointers.... Thanks chapter 6.. CEdO565

First, years two and three were cool but much harder to accomplish as fast as we did the first year.  We did not move others across the board as fast as we did before.  Communication was great as always with our group but we kept trying new ways to get the vision part.  Other than that I still enjoy that exercise.

Chapter six this week was a great read for me.  Every topic was a great pointer for me, simply because I am new to this and have no experience at all.  I really like the Teach Study Skills one.  We are rarely taught that but reminded a lot entering school. I can remember entering Middle school and College that we were taught studying skills.  Also, beginning homework in class is another good idea. You are able to show the students the correct way to do it and spend time with them if needed. There was a lot of good things mentioned in this chapter that will really help me.  I am looking forward to learning more. 

Week 4- CEDO 565

After reviewing and reading the book for climate and morale I did not think some teachers would need assistance or someone book telling them how their climate should be. But in reality we all need a check up sometimes.  Having respect and a comfortable environment is very important to everyone in the classroom. From teachers, principals, students, and parents it is important to have a good environment.

Doing the group assignments scoring each individual was cool.  Except the part when it kept mentioning the chair.  I just scored do not know, since it did not apply to us as a group. I enjoy working with my group as always. They are very helpful and I can count on them for resources when needed.

The class assignment was fun. At first I was very nervous and scared cause the directions had me very confused. After speaking and working with the great team we have, I figured it out. Every time we lost bins I was a little discouraged, but once we got something right, I was so happy. I was even saying yay or clapping, ha. lol!!! Communication is the key in this assignment.  I'm looking forward for part 2.

CEDO 565 Week 3

This week was a great study week and learning week for me. I enjoyed the cheese article because there are different meanings of cheese and the maze.  However; I had to read the article after watching the video clip. The clip did not make me think outside the box at first.  After thinking more in depth, I thought of a lot of meaning for cheese and the maze.  

Another thing I enjoyed this week was the Tune in article. I found myself talking with my mother about it. I laughed at the thought how older teachers look at the younger teachers, simply because I always wondered if they really did that. Being considered a Millenial, I agree that we are more open to the technology than others.  I liked that article a lot.  I wonder how the generation X or baby boomers would respond to it?!?