Leading and Sustaining Change for Educational Sectors

1. Leading and Sustaining Change STRATEGIC THINKING AND INNOVATION for Educators

2. Module 1 Disruptions in the Changing Educational Landscape

3. Assignment 1: Mind Map of Challenges

4. Module 2 Ownership: Personal Response to the Challenge

5. Assignment 2: Personal Vision of Change Instructions Answer the following questions on the succeeding slides. When you are done, submit this file in iFLEX. • Based on your entry in Assignment 1: Mind Map of Challenges, what divide strongly affects you? • What would you do to have a better understanding of this divide? • What is your vision of what needs to be done to address this divide? Draw or post an image of this vision and provide a short description. • What changes do you need to initiate to attain your vision for change? • How do you connect your personal vision/mission for your school to your vision of change? • What is your role in making the change happen? • What are you willing to do to make the change happen?

6. 1. Based on your entry in Assignment 1: Mind Map of Challenges, what divide strongly affects you? It is capable for me to choose the divide on emerging technologies that made affects me in a very big challenging issues towards the work and life. It is important to note that emerging technologies may change and evolve rapidly. However, some of the emerging technologies that could strongly affect school leaders in communication, teaching and learning, and resource divide are: (a) Education Technology Platforms: There are many educational software applications and platforms available that can help teachers create digital and interactive lesson plans, assessment tools, and communication systems; (b) Digital Divide and Inequity: As society becomes increasingly digital, the digital divide between students who have internet access and those who do not may cause significant inequity in education. School leaders need to ensure that all students have equal access to digital resources and technologies: (c) Cybersecurity: With the increasing use of technology in schools, cybersecurity has become a significant concern. School leaders need to ensure that they are safeguarding student data and systems from cyber-attacks; and (d) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): AI can be used to personalize learning experiences for students, improve teacher training, and enhance administrative processes. ML can help teachers analyze data and make informed decisions about their instruction.

7. 2. What would you do to have a better understanding of this divide? To have a better understanding of the emerging technology divide, I preferably take the following steps: 1. Conduct a technology audit: School leaders can review the technology infrastructure in the school to identify areas where technology is lacking. 2. Survey students: School leaders can survey students to understand their level of access to technology outside of school, including internet connectivity and devices like computers and tablets. 3. Engage with teachers: School leaders can engage with teachers to understand how they are incorporating technology into their lessons and identify areas where more support is needed. 4. Research best practices: School leaders can research best practices for addressing the technology divide and implement strategies that have been successful in other schools. 5. Seek community partnerships: School leaders can seek partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students who lack access to technology. By taking these steps, school leaders can gain a better understanding of the technology divide and develop targeted strategies to close the gap and ensure that all students have equal access to technology resources and opportunities.

8. 3. What is your vision to address this divide? Draw or post an image of this vision and provide a short description. My vision as school leader is to address the emerging technology divide may include creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment where all students have access to the same technological resources and opportunities. This would require investing in technology infrastructure and providing adequate training for teachers to effectively integrate technology into their lessons. As a school leader may also prioritize partnerships with community organizations and corporations to secure additional funding and resources for technology initiatives. Additionally, the leader may implement programs to teach digital literacy skills to students and families who may not have had access to technology before. In an overall, my vision as school leader is to address the technology divide would involve a commitment to equity, collaboration, and innovation to ensure that all students have equal access to the tools and skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. Short Description: As emerging technologies continue to shape our world, the digital divide between those who have access to these technologies and those who do not is becoming increasingly apparent. One particular area of concern is the divide in access to vision-related emerging technologies. Such as communication, Teaching and Learning skills development, and resources. This vision believes that process is interconnected in work to see easier using technologies. However, the system could be the challenges in the opportunity of the 21st century when one thing is not realized investing for innovative education.

9. 4. What changes do you need to initiate to attain your vision of change? The changes that I will need to initiate to attain my vision for change will depend on the specific goals and objectives of the vision. However, some general changes that may be considered include: 1. Establishing a clear set of priorities and goals: A school leader must have a well-defined vision and strategic plan in order to bring about any meaningful change. 2. Building a strong team: A leader needs to surround themselves with a committed team who share the same vision and are willing to work towards it. 3. Promoting a culture of collaboration: Successful leaders foster a collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute their ideas and feedback. 4. Investing in professional development: A leader should provide opportunities for staff to improve their skills and knowledge so they can better support student learning. 5. Emphasizing accountability: To ensure progress towards the vision, a leader should establish clear metrics for measuring success and hold themselves and others accountable for meeting those standards. 6. Encouraging innovation: A leader should encourage creative thinking and experimentation in order to find new and effective approaches to teaching and learning. 7. Engaging with stakeholders: Success depends on building strong relationships with parents, students, and community members, and seeking their input and involvement in decision-making processes.

10. 5. How do you connect your personal vision/mission for your school to your vision of change? As school leader. I must connect his personal vision/mission of our school to my vision of change by aligning the two. To do this, I will follow these steps: 1. Identify my personal vision/mission for the school by reflecting on my values, beliefs, and goals. 2. Analyze the current state of the school by assessing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. 3. Develop a strategic plan that aligns with my personal vision/mission and addresses the issues identified in the analysis. 4. Communicate the plan to the stakeholders including teachers, staff, parents, students and community members, and obtain their feedback and buy-in. 5. Implement the plan by setting specific goals, timelines, and benchmarks, and allocating the necessary resources, including budget, personnel, and technology. 6. Monitor and evaluate the progress of the plan by regularly reviewing the data and the feedback from stakeholders, and making adjustments as needed. By following these steps, as school leader, I can effectively connect his personal vision/mission with his vision of change, and create a cohesive and transformative environment for our school.

11. 6. What is your role in making the change happen? I played a crucial role in making change happen in a school. I must act as a visionary and communicate a clear direction for the school. This includes setting goals and creating a plan to achieve them. As a school leader, I should also inspire and motivate teachers, staff, and students to be part of the change process by providing support and resources where necessary. In addition, I must be able to make difficult decisions and manage resistance to change effectively. I should also be open to feedback and willing to adjust such approaches if needed. Ultimately, I must lead by example, modeling behaviors and attitudes that promote positive change, and creating a culture of continuous improvement within the school community.

12. 7. What are you willing to do to make the change happen? As a school leaders, I am willing to take this steps to make change happen in our school. Some of these steps might include: 1. Engaging with teachers, parents, and students to understand their needs and concerns. 2. Developing a clear vision of what they want to achieve and developing a plan to achieve it. 3. Allocating resources, including funding and staff time, to support the change. 4. Providing professional development and training opportunities for teachers to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to implement the change. 5. Collecting and analyzing data to measure progress and identify areas for improvement. 6. Celebrating successes and recognizing the hard work of teachers, students, and other stakeholders. 7. Building partnerships with community organizations, local businesses, and other stakeholders to support the change. 8. Being open to feedback and willing to adjust course as needed based on data and feedback. 9. Communicating regularly with all stakeholders to keep them informed and engaged in the change process. 10. Modeling the behaviors and values that they expect from others in the school community.

13. Module 3 Assignment 3 Co-Ownership: Initiating Changes with Stakeholders

14. Assignment 3: Stakeholder Analysis Instructions For your Assignment 2 in Module 2, you developed your personal vision of change. Now, it’s time to make an analysis of the stakeholders involved in the challenge. Understanding your stakeholders will help you to refine and realize your vision of change. For this assignment, recall the relevant stakeholders you identified in 3.1 Forum: Who Are Your Stakeholders? You will get to know these stakeholders better through empathy mapping. Answer the questions on the succeeding slides. When you are done, submit this file in iFLEX.

15. 1. Choose the top three most important stakeholders in your divide. Who are these stakeholders?

16. 5.1 Place a picture of your completed empathy map. • Put a picture of the empathy map for Stakeholder #1 on this slide.

17. 5.2 Place a picture of your completed empathy map. • Put a picture of the empathy map for Stakeholder #2 on this slide.

18. 5.3 Place a picture of your completed empathy map. • Put a picture of the empathy map for Stakeholder #3 on this slide.

19. 6. Take a picture of your meetings for documentation.

20. 6. Take a picture of your meetings for documentation.

21. 7. Based on the empathy maps of your stakeholders, fill out the table on stakeholder analysis.

22. 7. Based on the empathy maps of your stakeholders, fill out the table on stakeholder analysis.

23. 7. Based on the empathy maps of your stakeholders, fill out the table on stakeholder analysis.

24. Module 3 Assignment 4 Co-Ownership: Initiating Changes with Stakeholders

25. Assignment 4: Stakeholder Engagement Plan Instructions Remember that divides are complex because the people involved have different perspectives and experiences. You observed this when you gathered information about your stakeholders for your stakeholder analysis. To address complex divides, multi-stakeholder engagement can be used to look for common ground among your stakeholders who have different perspectives of the divide. For this assignment, you will need your completed empathy maps and stakeholder analysis from your Assignment 3. Analyze those data to help you create a plan on how you can engage your stakeholders to create a shared vision and collective response to the divide. Answer the questions on the succeeding slides. When you are done, submit this file in iFLEX.

26. 1.1 Using the data from the completed empathy maps and stakeholder analysis, fill out the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.

27. 1.2 Using the data from the completed empathy maps and stakeholder analysis, fill out the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.

28. 1.3 Using the data from the completed empathy maps and stakeholder analysis, fill out the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.

29. 2. What actions in co-ownership have you already done in addressing problems? Share your experiences and learning on this. It is common for us to play a critical role in improving the learning environment and overall academic progress of our students . I was responsible for providing instructional leadership and developing , implementing, and evaluating school systems and policies . As school head alongwith the school boards were introduce and promote learning environment improvements. The School Improvement Plan (SIP) for instance, which plans outline goals, strategies, and action steps to improve the quality of education students receive that aligned with outcome measures on statewide assessments and involve collaboration with teachers , staff, and other stakeholders. I usually creating a positive and inclusive school culture by promoting respect, diversity, and equity;support the professional growth of teachers through training, workshops, and mentoring programs; engage parents and community members in the school's decision-making processes; providing additional support services, accommodations, or specialized programs in an appropriate intervention strategies with special needs.

30. 3. What actions in co-ownership do you need to work on? As the school principal have responsibilities and duties which improving school leadership, and engaging stakeholders in school improvement. It is my action to deal with shared ownership of an asset, and it is not directly related to the actions of mine in the context of running a school. That sense of embracing individual or groups of stakeholders to be part of running a school. This involves a shift from traditional top-down models of education to a more participatory and inclusive approach. Thus, co-ownership applied in many ways in school context such as student led-initiatives wherein student can lead a role in in organizing clubs, events and extracurricular activities, project based learning provides opportunities for students to engage in real-world projects that require collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving where students can take ownership of their projects and work together to achieve shared goals; participatory decision making which school can establish student councils or committees where students, teachers, and parents collaborate to make decisions on school policies, rules, and curriculum choices; parent and community involvement actively involve parents and community members in the educational process that this can include inviting guest speakers, organizing parent workshops, or establishing partnerships with local organizations; and student-teacher partnership in designing classroom learning activities.

31. Module 4 Co-Creation: Sustaining Changes

32. Assignment 5: Sustainability of Plans Instructions In your Assignment #4: Stakeholder Engagement Plan, you created a strategy to prepare getting your stakeholders to work together to address the divide. Now for your last assignment in the course, think of institutional arrangements that will help sustain the plans/change initiatives for your school and ensure continuous co-creation with and among your stakeholders. Making these change initiatives will replace established strategies and structures that you and the stakeholders no longer find useful and effective due to the changing educational landscape. This is your plan for convening your stakeholders. Answer the questions on the succeeding slides. When you are done, submit this file in iFLEX.

33. 1. Based on the readings and videos on Co-Creation, what actions in co-creation have you already done? Share your experiences and learning on this. The concept of co-creation in education generally refers to collaborative efforts between school leaders, teachers, students, and other stakeholders to create a more inclusive and effective learning environment. Co-creation can involve various actions and strategies, such as: 1.Creating a professional community whicha collaborative environment where teachers work together to improve instruction and support student achievement in a consistent learning expectations, frequent conversations about pedagogy, and opportunities for teachers to observe and provide feedback to one another. 2. Student-centered learning involves empowering students to take control of their own learning, understand how they learn best, and engage in self-directed learning. This can be achieved through personalized learning plans, project-based learning, and opportunities for students to reflect, revise, and connect their prior knowledge with new concepts.

34. 1. Based on the readings and videos on Co-Creation, what actions in co-creation have you already done? Share your experiences and learning on this. 3. Establishing a positive school culture are fosters a sense of belonging, respect, and collaboration among students, teachers, and staff. This can be achieved through consistent discipline methods, proactive approaches to addressing behavior issues, and promoting responsibility and accountability for actions. 4. Involving stakeholders in curriculum development such as teachers, students, and parents, in the development of the school curriculum. This can help ensure that the curriculum reflects the needs and aspirations of the community and promotes a sense of ownership and engagement in the learning process.

35. 2. Based on the readings and videos on Co-Creation, What actions in co-creation do you need to work on? • Some of specific actions where I wasneed to work on in co-creation based on the needs of the school which beneficial allshall engage in professional development, collaborate with teachers and other stakeholders, and stay updated on research and best practices in order to effectively implement co-creation strategies within the schools. These are the key points of an strategic actions that lead to success in the implementation of the school setting with consistent learning expectations for students, promoting frequent conversations among teachers about pedagogy , and creating an atmosphere where teachers visit and observe each other's classrooms to provide feedback during LAC session and Focus Group Discussion. In other setting, it must involve creating safe, inclusive, supportive, and fair learning environments for all students and cultivating leadership in others that can work with and provide high-quality training for aspiring school leaders , as well as empowering and supporting teachers to take on leadership roles within the school.

36. 3. Based on the checklist in 4.6 Planning Institutional Arrangements, what are the best ways to sustain new solutions or arrangements that would have been developed in convening your stakeholders? By developing new solutions or arrangements with stakeholders is an important step towards achieving success in any project or initiative. However, it is equally important to ensure that these solutions or arrangements are sustained in the long term. Here are some of the best ways to sustain new solutions or arrangements that have been developed in convening your stakeholders: First, Set clear goals and objectives , This will help to ensure that everyone involved understands what is expected and what they are working towards. ; Second,Communicate regularly, It is important to communicate regularly with stakeholders to ensure that everyone is aware of progress, any changes that have been made, and what the next steps are. ; Third,Involve stakeholders in decision-making, This can be done by soliciting feedback, asking for suggestions, and involving stakeholders in the planning process.; Fourth, Provide resources; Providing resources such as funding, personnel, and equipment can help to ensure that the new solutions or arrangements are sustained. This can also include providing training for stakeholders to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge needed to maintain the new solutions or arrangements. Fifth, Monitor and evaluate, This can help to identify any issues that need to be addressed, and can also help to identify areas where improvements can be made.