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Standard 1 Reflection

Standard 1 of Seattle Pacific University's Standards for Teacher Leadership states that teacher leaders “model ethical and moral behavior”.  The class EDU 6085 was one class that focused specifically on this standard.   Below is a reflection from reading “The Charged Classroom” by Judith Pace that demonstrates my understanding related to this standard.    When considering “The Charged Classroom”, Judith Pace is primarily referring to the many challenges that both teachers and students face when encountering differences or potentially uncomfortable conversations within the classroom.  Many factors can contribute to a “charged” classroom, such as academic rigor and pressures that both teachers and students face, opportunities for discussion around conflicting viewpoints, or communicating academic standards and results.  While Pace highlights the many difficulties that can accompany a “charged” classroom, it is evident that such is unavoidable and can c...
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Standard 12 Reflection

Standard 12 for Seattle Pacific University's Teacher Leadership Standards states that teacher leaders "evaluate and use technology for teaching and learning".  The class EDTC 6433, Teaching with Technology, was a great learning tool to move forward in this standard.  Technology is something that has been a passion of mine since before becoming a teacher.  It seemed so natural to me to integrate technology into my classroom practices in order to get the most out of instructional times.  Where this class helped me the most, however, is thinking about leveraging technology for our entire school building, our communities, and in working with teachers who aren't as comfortable with technology.  While I think the entire "Teaching with Technology" blog page demonstrates various aspects of this standard ( linked here ), I think both reflection #3 and reflection #5 highlight key understandings from the course related to the standard.  These two subjects, digital...
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EDU 6979 Multiplier Initial Reflection

I enjoyed reading the first chapter of The Multiplier Effect and am excited to continue reading!  Many of us as educators have always known that micromanaging is not the most effective way lead people, but it was encouraging to see that there is evidence that the opposite tactics can produce even more productivity.  When reviewing the five disciplines of the multiplier, I was able to make connections to people that are around me in education.  It was interesting to identify certain people in my professional circle was "multipliers" or "accidental diminishers".  While reading the accidental diminishers section in this chapter, I found myself thinking "Why would any leader with good intentions do these things?!".  As I took the accidental diminisher quiz, however, I quickly realized that it is not so black and white.  Many aspects that some would view as great foundations of leadership can often come off as diminishing, even though not intended so.  I...
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