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3 produkter
3 produkter
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
222 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
576 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Infuse staff meetings with enthusiasm and purpose, and breathe new life into school culture!Could your staff meetings use a zap of energy? Do you want more participation and less reluctance when you gather your team? Good educators know that fun, emotion, meaningful connections, and high expectations drive learning and committed attention to a task. This sourcebook overflows with strategies, activities, and resources designed to bring these all-important qualities into the faculty meeting.Teacher leaders will discover the keys to improved collaboration, teamwork, and productivity—and new tools to improve group processes. By modeling best practice at staff meetings, leaders also give their teachers new engagement tools that they can put directly to use in their classrooms. The authors demonstrate how to reduce the "chore" factor of meetings by:Lightening the atmosphere with creative approaches Starting with purpose-focused theme music and other energizers Building relationships within the team that transform the school culture Overcoming barriers to productivity Rewarding and appreciating staff in innovative ways Closing the meeting with a bang—and a planAs the energy from your staff meetings ripples through the school, every teacher and classroom will experience the motivation and focus that you create!
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
575 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
"Principals at all levels will find this book valuable. It translates espoused theories of climate and culture into practical ideas."—Boyd Dressler, Associate Adjunct ProfessorMontana State University"Focused, to the point, and direct—a quick read for a busy principal looking for ideas."—Leslie A. Standerfer, PrincipalEstrella Foothills High School, Goodyear, AZSet the tone for educational success!School culture is one of the most important factors in student and staff performance. Positive climates foster superior achievement, while negative climates discourage learners, educators, and parents alike. Based on thirty years of combined experience as school principals, staff developers, and educational leaders, John F. and Sheila Eller present a wide spectrum of unique, practical, and proven strategies to improve school climate and culture.Divided into chapters that emphasize the main components of school culture, this guide allows busy school leaders to go directly to the section that best addresses their specific needs. The authors provide a clear definition of culture along with diagnostic tools to help readers determine the state of their school′s culture. Chapters feature activities and ideas to:Foster personal rapport and collegiality between staff membersDevelop collaborative work relationshipsImprove staff meetingsAddress issues related to office operationsDeal appropriately with conflictCreative Strategies to Transform School Culture offers fun and inventive ideas for school leaders who are working diligently to create a collaborative teaching and learning environment.