190 likes | 206 Views
Explore recent Kansas research related to school improvement and Redesign while delving into positive-based inquiry methods and their practical application in schools. Learn about the results, how to implement findings at home, and compare them with Turnaround Principles. Definitions of Linkage and Sinkage are provided, along with ideas on establishing effective leadership and fostering family and community engagement. Discover the 5 Coheren-C(s) for enhancing school climate, leadership, collaboration, connection, and innovation. Connect with Dr. Chelle A. Kemper for further insights and engage in ongoing research through social media channels.
E N D
Linkage or Sinkage Dr. Chelle A Kemper 2019
Objectives • Recent Kansas research and how it ties in with KESA & Redesign • Impactful form of positive-based inquiry and how to apply to your school • Results and how you can relate • Ideas of how to use this information at home
Introduction: Background of study • Reward Schools explained • Question in mind • Compared to Turnaround Principles • Use of Appreciative Inquiry • Turnaround Principles • A. Provide strong leadership • B. Enable effective educators • C. Maximize learning time • D. Ensure rigorous curriculum • E. Utilize data analysis • F. Establish safe environment • G. Grow family & community engagement
Consider… • What works best? • How do we make the best conditions in our schools for ‘what works best’?
Definitions • Linkage • 1. the action of linking or the state of being linked. • 2. a system of links. • 3. "a complex linkage of nerves" • Sinkage • 1 : depression, indentation. • 2 : the process or degree of sinking. • 3 : the distance from the top line of a full page to the first line of lowered matter.
Example: planting This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC
Example: cooking This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
Perspective “We value the clock for its speed and efficiency. The clock has its place, efficiency has its place - after effectiveness. The symbol of effectiveness is the compass—a sense of direction, purpose, vision, perspective, and balance.” Stephen R. Covey
Study results: The 5 Coheren-C(s) • Climate and Culture • Coaching, Leadership, and Empowerment • Collaboration and Instructional teamwork • Connect with staff, with students, and with families • Creativity and Innovation
Coaching, leadership, & empowerment • “Leadership within the schools comprises the praxes of numerous individuals and encompasses the multifaceted system of associations and connections between the school’s team (Scribner, et al., 2007, p.68).
Collaboration/instructional teamwork “I CAN DO THINGS YOU CANNOT, YOU CAN DO THINGS I CANNOT; TOGETHER WE CAN DO GREAT THINGS.” – MOTHER THERESA “COMING TOGETHER IS A BEGINNING.KEEPING TOGETHER IS PROGRESS.WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS.” -HENRY FORD
Connect with staff/with students/ & with families
“You don’t build a businessschool. • You build people • and then people build the • business school!” (adapted from Zig Ziglar)
Contact information • ckemper@skacd.com Survey for continued research… • Twitter: @ChelleKemper • #climateculture #coachleadempower #collaborateteam #connectconnect #createinnovate