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Collaborative Collaborative Instructional Instructional
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Collaborative Collaborative Instructional Instructional
LeaderLeaderBecoming a collaborative Becoming a collaborative
instructional leaderinstructional leader
Webster defines
Collaborative as: “to work together, especially in a joint intellectual
effort”
Instruction as “the action, practice, or profession of a teacher”
And leader as: “a person who leads others along the way: a guide”
Teachers are not in private practice. We are in the helping and caring
profession, a service profession to help people
enhance the quality of their lives.
Wong and Wong, 1998.
A collaborative instructional leader must…
• Have knowledge of subject content
• Use this knowledge to move learning forward in the classroom
• Understand and apply learning theories to foster continuous improvement and growth
A collaborative instructional leader must…
• Plan and alter instruction based on content standards, developmental needs, and assessment data
• Create a positive learning environment by managing and monitoring teaching and learning
• Plan with other educators to integrate teaching across disciplines
Collaborative Instructional
Leaders at Work
•Preprofessional Teacher Stetson Intern (all tiers)
•Professional Teacher•Accomplished Teacher
Preprofessional Teacher Stetson Intern
(Tier 1)• Begins reflecting on the qualities
of an effective collaborative instructional leader
• Conducts classroom observations and discussions about being a collaborative instructional leader
• Works with other students to develop units of study using best practices research
Preprofessional Teacher
Stetson Intern (Tier 2)• Reflects on what it means to be a
collaborative instructional leader• Looks for evidence of collaboration and
instructional leadership during field experience
• Consults frequently with educators on activities, demonstrations, and lessons for classroom use
• Addresses the SSS in unit planning• Is aware of national association
standards
Preprofessional Teacher Stetson Intern (Tier 3)
• Integrates SSS in all planning• Demonstrates leadership in test analysis and
plans instruction based on assessment results • Plans units that are appropriate for grade level• Collaborates with media, art, physical educators,
and other subject specialists as appropriate• Dialogs with professors and cooperating teachers
as daily lessons and units are planned• Considers the national standards when planning
(i.e., NCTM, IRA)
Preprofessional Teacher Stetson Intern (Tier 3)
• Establishes a positive environment for learning• Fosters relationships with families, colleagues, and
community members • Demonstrates effective lesson delivery and
implementation • Provides students many opportunities for critical
thinking• Uses a variety of teaching methods and strategies• Uses appropriate technology, materials, and resources • Develops lessons based on knowledge of subject
matter and needs of students• Utilizes research for best practice in planning and
research
Professional Teacher • Continues education/learning by
attending graduate school, conferences, workshops, etc.
• Faithfully attends and becomes involved in department meetings, faculty meetings, PTA, staff development
• Begins work on committees at school and possibly district level
Professional Teacher • Stays current and applies research, and
reads journals on specific topics of educational interest.
• Asks team leader or colleague to observe his/her teaching and dialogs with colleague on ways to move education forward by improving instruction.
• Carefully monitors assessment results, again working with others to improve one’s instruction.
Accomplished Teacher• Attends graduate school or post-
graduate classes, conferences, conducts action research
• Serves on district Curriculum Development Council, possibly regional or state committees
• Serves as a grade chairperson or team leader
• Works on or completes National Board Certification
Accomplished Teacher • Models teaching in others’
classrooms and dialogs with those less experienced teachers
• Communicates with parents to extend learning into the home
• Begins writing for publication at the local, state, or national journal level
Connecting the Accomplished Practices…
the most likely areas include • Assessment• Communication• Continuous
Improvement• Critical Thinking• Diversity• Technology
• Human Growth and Learning
• Knowledge of Subject Matter
• Learning Environment
• Planning
Remember…
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ~William Arthur Ward
How to Become an Effective Collaborative Instructional Leader• Always be prepared to listen and learn
from others• Always be willing to share knowledge,
creative ideas, or expertise in a non-threatening, non-arrogant manner
• Always be willing to work with other professionals for the good of the students
• Always work to integrate the entire curriculum into a meaningful whole
Stetson Trained Educators:
• Teach using a variety of strategies• Think teaching is a collaborative profession• Prepare and plan for success• Accept constructive criticism and are open
to multiple viewpoints• Speak positively about our profession in
public situations
Stetson Trained Educators :
• Look for ways to collaborate with other educators
• Stay grounded in best practices research
• Always focus on the learner• Always act in an ethical, collegial
manner• Follow and lead, depending on the
circumstances• Believe that effective educators are life-long learners
The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind. ~Kahlil Gibran