Learning
from colleagues and the sharing of resources is the biggest strength we have for
our own professional growth. The most valuable thing I get from
my PLN is the openness that educators are willing to try something new. We just
finished our second round of #PLT's (Principal
Learning Team) Visits and the alignment of our 21st Century
Learning system goals has provided our schools with direction that innovation can
be the norm.
In my
own school community I have had several opportunities to make some changes in
the learning of staff, students and parents. It is not about having to change
these stakeholders, it simply understanding the world is changing. Fostering collaboration
with others will inspire growth. Not always fast, but small movements toward
innovation. As administrators we need to provide pathways of thinking to ensure
that our teachers have the resources to learn, create, and innovate and grow in
this direction. This is our biggest challenge to be able to think of new ways
and do it better.
Classroom teachers want to change and
the need support of their principals. As
an administrator you need to promote your teachers to take risks and try new
ideas without having them worry about covering all of the curriculum. As an administrator you need to find that balance between your experiences
and the willingness to try something new. Failure is easier to question and challenge!! With anything new and different this can seem threatening. However, if you don't try and tinker with your
ideas you will not know "What is Best For This Learner?"
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