Coaching Teacher Leaders

Good points though my definition of harmony does not exclude conflicts. On the contrary it encourages conflicts, different opinions, etc. but resolves them in the congruent way

In today’s climate of fear, it’s therefore increasingly important to be vigilant about which fears we buy into, and more discerning about whether they are actually serving us, or holding us back. To help you along, here are five risks you need to take to help you move ahead in your career and enjoy greater fulfilment in your life.

Some very good point here - I particularly like the idea of the cost of doing nothing, which is often high and painful.

Risk awkward conversations and be candid. That is great advice.

Leadership does not happen in places where fear is present. Many organizations and their leaders use fear to 'motivate' people. That is not possible.

Nice take!

It is OK to say I am not very good with a particular type of technology or program. Someone will be and it becomes collaborative.

It's a fairly obvious notion, but people do perform better when there is a generous sprinkling of criticism.  It works well for children too.  And why not?

Livebinder with several coaching resources

How we adopt advice should improve as we become more self-aware. Our reason for seeking counsel continually changes with heightened self-awareness. Who we look to for advice changes as we grow older, and as we better understand both the perspective of those we surround ourselves with, and their relationship to us. We become more tuned into our ability to compare and contrast what we truly want and how to weigh others’ insights.

Finding a valued source of wisdom is critical because no one can go it alone.   And finding someone who matches with your style, understanding your circumstances and your organization is key.

Seeking guidance from those you trust is what a mentoring relationship is all about. Taking the advice and reflecting on the decision to be made must be given sound consideration.

This is really thought provoking and promotes the idea that innovation comes from the fringes, from non-conformity, and from the disagreeable.

Thought provoking and promotes the idea that leaders need to be brave enough to welcome dissention.

It is so important to teach your employees to speak truth to power.  If your management team has 10 people and they ALL agree with you ALL of the time, then 9 are redundant.  It's the ability to harnass a variety of perspectives that distinguishes a high performing team.  

What I learned about leadership from my bowl of porridge.

If you've ever wondered how to gain teacher buy-in you must read this.

This is helped me to remember what new programs/initiatives look like from the teacher's point of view

The three points, doability, sustainablity, and importance to teachers, make sense. I rarely ever see them implemented. The converse is more often the case.

Quote from @toddbnielsen article:

Keep at it, keep at it, and sooner or later, you’ll get lucky too, because as Elmer Leterman said, “Luck is what happens when preparation, meets opportunity.”

Instructional coaches seem to be a new phenomenon in schools. Their job is to help educators become better teachers. They observe teachers teaching, go over instructional data, and model good teaching practices. As much as this may be new for schools, the core of instructional coaching has been around for a long time.

Check also:

- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Coaching

This was a great read! This is mostly what I do. These practices for Knight will help me more consistent in my quality of service. I plan to begin doing research of my own to assess the impact of ed tech coaching.