The theory that most closely matches my leadership style is “The High Performance Theory.” Working in a charter school we are able to have some say on the way we want to teach our subjects. As a public charter school we do follow district guidelines but how we get our students ready for the state standardized test is up to our administration. Teachers get to provide creative lessons to their students whereas in public schools you are more restricted as to what and how you teach your students. This theory best fits me because I believe in that students have different ways of learning. This theory lets me as a future leader have the flexibility to let my teachers’ approach their student’s learning the best way they know how. This benefits our school because it allows our teachers to be more involved. Teachers will share with one another lessons and activities that work in the classrooms and in turn this allows for more communication and involvement among the teachers; instead of isolation among the staff like we may see in many schools.
Monica,
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to hear that you work in a charter school. I have always been curious as to how the teachers guideline are lain out. I do have a more vivid picture by reading your post. I agree that students have their own learning styles. I believe that each student's learning style should be indentified at the beginning of the school year this way the teacher know how to construct his or her lessons and every child has the equal opportunity to learn.
I also always wondered exactly how Charter schools worked. It is interesting to hear you explain it. I like that you do have flexibility as to how to present your lessons and topics. I believe that if teachers are allowed to focus more on children's interests then their learning will be more beneficial. I feel that too often teachers are required to "teach to the test" just to improve standardized outcomes.
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