This subject made me aware of the day-to-day leadership that I show in relationships with students and colleagues. Reflecting on how I embody different leadership styles with students was a positive experience because I was able to identify how my teaching style matches leadership styles I admire (Robertson-Jones, M. 2019, July 28). While it feels […]
To help me reflect on needed leadership traits, the most salient examples that come to mind are times when I have worked with non-optimal leaders. These leadership “don’ts” have pushed me to consider ways I could improve as a leader in the teams I regularly work with. As a result of these reflections, I plan […]
Critical Analysis A school is a place where people come together to learn. In order to build a powerful learning community, a school must be a caring place that fosters trust. Strategic leadership styles build this supportive environment, uniting members of the community with a shared vision for 21st century learning promoted by collective […]
Until taking this subject I had not considered the many different forms and contexts of leadership. I have taken on leadership positions in previous schools, but after those experiences I decided not to pursue leadership opportunities as there were always leader-to-be who wanted the position to gain more experience. I also realized that I could […]
I had one of my best years of teaching as a result of being part of a pilot program for EAL inclusion. From the beginning, the way the program was introduced had a positive feel. The third grade team was approached by our curriculum coordinator to ask if we would be willing to take part […]
As an elementary teacher I do not necessarily see myself as a leader amongst my peers. But looking at leadership styles through the lens of my role as a classroom teacher can help me to see natural affinities and areas I would like to work on. Smith argues that great schools are built by leaders […]
Being in a leadership position has not yet been a professional goal for me. However upon undertaking this course I realized that as a teacher librarian I will need to act as a leader in many different capacities, and this has piqued my interest in the topic. As I consider myself an introvert, reading Quiet […]
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