U03d1: Analysis Of Collaborative Roles For Teachers
U03d1 Collaborative Roles for Teachers October 25, 2010
Subject: Analysis of Collaborative Roles for Teachers Case Study
1.Identify Central Problems or Questions. Establishing a Professional Learning Community (PLC) is difficult in and of itself because not everyone is on the “same page.” It was obvious in this case that the Improving Teacher Practice group did in fact work hard on the plan; the problem is not everyone shares in the same vision. Due to the varying ages of the staff and level of experience from all parties involved, I think this a challenge for all schools. Some teachers get “stuck in a rut” and like the comfort of the “rut” whether it is good for kids or not (Thinking Outside the Box).
2.Purpose. The purpose of this case is to show how even one teacher in the group has some resistance or negative …show more content…
I think that as head teachers and administrators you have to be willing to “jump in and get dirty.” The staff looks to those in charge to get a feel for their reaction. I also think that administrators who continue to work in the classrooms with teachers, practicing what they are trying to “sell” is extremely …show more content…
There are three different points of view that are important to analyze in this case: the administration, the ITP committee, and the staff. The administration may view the uninterested parties as being stubborn and not wanting to participate in the learning. The ITP committee may view it as an attack of their plan, or a dislike. The staff may feel as though they are inadequate and not valued as professionals, or out of their comfort zone. A miscommunication in the importance of this plan or muddiness of the roles could hinder a successful outcome. That is exactly what happened? In my opinion, the principal should have done some of the facilitating with the ITP members organizing activities to enhance the plan…modeling how we as educators should
Subject: Analysis of Collaborative Roles for Teachers Case Study
1.Identify Central Problems or Questions. Establishing a Professional Learning Community (PLC) is difficult in and of itself because not everyone is on the “same page.” It was obvious in this case that the Improving Teacher Practice group did in fact work hard on the plan; the problem is not everyone shares in the same vision. Due to the varying ages of the staff and level of experience from all parties involved, I think this a challenge for all schools. Some teachers get “stuck in a rut” and like the comfort of the “rut” whether it is good for kids or not (Thinking Outside the Box).
2.Purpose. The purpose of this case is to show how even one teacher in the group has some resistance or negative …show more content…
I think that as head teachers and administrators you have to be willing to “jump in and get dirty.” The staff looks to those in charge to get a feel for their reaction. I also think that administrators who continue to work in the classrooms with teachers, practicing what they are trying to “sell” is extremely …show more content…
There are three different points of view that are important to analyze in this case: the administration, the ITP committee, and the staff. The administration may view the uninterested parties as being stubborn and not wanting to participate in the learning. The ITP committee may view it as an attack of their plan, or a dislike. The staff may feel as though they are inadequate and not valued as professionals, or out of their comfort zone. A miscommunication in the importance of this plan or muddiness of the roles could hinder a successful outcome. That is exactly what happened? In my opinion, the principal should have done some of the facilitating with the ITP members organizing activities to enhance the plan…modeling how we as educators should