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School & Classroom Leadership

School & Classroom Leadership. Louise Cronin-Nowitsky PQP 1- Summer. A Focus on Instruction. Teachers are among the most powerful influences in learning…John Hattie (2008), Visible Learning p240

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School & Classroom Leadership

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  1. School & Classroom Leadership Louise Cronin-Nowitsky PQP 1- Summer

  2. A Focus on Instruction Teachers are among the most powerful influences in learning…John Hattie (2008), Visible Learning p240 ….teachers using particular teaching methods, teachers with high expectations for all students, and teachers who have created positive student relationships…are more likely to have above average effects on student achievement. Hattie, Visible Learning p 126

  3. Leadership and Student Learning • After teaching, the second most influential factor on student learning is leadership. • Most effective leadership dimension: Promoting & participating in teacher learning and development Vivian Robinson, 2007, School Leadership & Student Outcomes: Identifying What Works and Why in Earl & Kats, Creating a Culture of Inquiry in Blankstein, 2010:Data Enhanced Leadership

  4. Richard Elmore “Instructional Rounds” STUDENTS INSTRUCTIONAL CORE CONTENT TEACHER

  5. Instructional Core “what happens in the classroom” Action: in groups of 3 read “ In Conversation: Leading the Instructional Core” pgs 3-5 Discuss: What is the core? How can leaders recognize its presence in the classroom / school?

  6. An Epic Shift …. From: • A teaching focus • Teaching as Private Practice • School Improvement as an option • Accountability To • A learning Focus • Teaching as collaborative practice • School Improvement as requirement • Responsibility

  7. The Ontario Leadership Framework Five Core Leadership Capacities • Setting Goals • Aligning resources with priorities • Promoting collaborative learning cultures • Using Data • Engaging in Courageous Conversations

  8. Richard DuFour & Professional Learning Communities • “Recognize that a collaborative culture will not be created by chance or even by invitation. You must embed it into the routine practices of the school” • “Translate good intentions into specific steps” • “You express what you value by what you do, NOT by what you say”

  9. Lucy West on :Collaboration

  10. Engaging in Courageous Conversations • This capacity relates to challenging current practices and fostering innovation through conversation, to listen and to act on feedback, and to provide feedback that will lead to improvements in student achievement and well-being.

  11. Learning Walk Read: “The Next Generation of Walkthroughs” Action: In groups of 3 discuss devise a list (3-5) of possible “look for” when visiting a classroom as an administrator. Develop 1 critical question to ask students which addresses student engagement. Develop 1 question that you may ask the teacher.

  12. Going on a Learning Walk • In your group of 3 please visit a primary, junior, an intermediate and record your observations of “look for” (20 min.) • On return, one member from each primary, junior, intermediate, meet and form a group that reflects all 3 divisions. • Discuss your findings (5-10 min.) • Compare your “look for” & discussion with the handout “ Numeracy Walks” & “Literacy Walks”

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