Communication, Collaboration, and Creating A Positive School Culture

Question 1: Describe what the principal should look for when assessing the teacher’s role with technology in the classroom.

Answer 1: In order for a student to be successful the teacher needs to create an environment that creates engaged learning. One role is a facilitator. When a principal is observing a teacher who is effectively being a principal he or she will observe the teacher being interactive with students using computers or other technology in the classroom. The teacher will also provide and opportunity for the students to collaborate with each other and to share their knowledge. When a teacher is acting as the role of guide, he or she is modeling and coaching a certain task. This teacher will know how to adjust the level of information based on the needs of the students. They are able to help the students learn by connecting their prior knowledge with new knowledge. There is also the role of co-learner and co-investigator. In this situation the teacher creates learning situations involving professionals.

Question 2: Discuss the role of the principal when it comes to gender and technology implementation.

Answer 2: There has been a common trend in the educational system that boys are favored over girls in the area of technology. It is the responsibility of the principal to ensure girls get the same opportunities as boys when it comes to technology. It is important that girls feel that the same opportunities are available to them as the boys and are given a chance to pursue interests in computers and engineering. The goal is to have an equal-opportunity environment for both genders and others with special needs. There could be many situations where girls in a particular school truly do not have an interest in technology; however they should be given a chance to use technology in subjects they are interested in. Technology can be integrated in history, language arts, music and many other subjects.

Question 3: State 4 important aspects of Instructional Community Leadership.

Answer 3: The principal knows how to FACILITATE the design and implementation of curricula and strategic plans that enhance teaching and learning; ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, resources, and assessment; and promote the use of varied assessments to measure student performance.The principal knows how to ADVOCATE, nurture and sustain an instructional program and a campus culture that are conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.The principal knows how to IMPLEMENT a staff evaluation and development system to improve the performance of all staff members, select and implement appropriate models for supervision and staff development, and apply the legal requirements for personnel managementThe principal knows how to APPLY organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to ensure an effective learning environment.

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