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“The reformation of the schools must begin with the teachers, and no program that does not include the personal rehabilitation of teachers can ever overcome the passive resistance of the old order” (Waller, 1932). How prophetic…classroom teachers are the ones who make a difference in the lives of students; that means we need to pay attention to what and how teachers teach and students learn. Even as far back as the 30’s, someone knew that changes to student learning had to occur at the classroom level – with teachers. Where have we heard that before?
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It’s a real conundrum…send a quick email because you don’t have time to stop and talk. Yet, by sending the email, you eliminate the opportunity to make eye contact, show you are a good listener, and engage in an ongoing conversation that will strengthen your professional and personal growth. You know you can contact many of your colleagues through social media but does that make you more or less social?
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The December 2014 JSD is all about teacher evaluation, observations, growth models, and learning needs. Such hot buttons for teachers, administrators, students, parents, and society at large. We know there are so many factors determining our students’ performance and want to provide them with the best environment possible for learning. Teacher and principal evaluation along with school profiles and student growth are the current trends. But we also need to be reminded of Albert Einstein’s words: “Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.” |
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At the September PIIC PLO, the conference focused on the importance of listening: how we listen to our colleagues, why we listen to our colleagues, and how we know our colleagues listen to us. We know that listening is an active skill; it is thought-provoking, intense and contemplative. We should not fear the silence that accompanies meditation and reflection. Sometimes, however, we need to give ourselves permission to ponder more, speak less, and let our thoughts drive our actions. Remember, listening is different than hearing.
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In the June 2014 JSD issue (Vol. 35, No. 3), authors Sheri S. Williams and John W. Williams share what they’ve learned about business and education. What they found is that there are similarities in identifying the skills and knowledge base needed to support both school and business communities in order to sustain “learning” in both domains.
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