educational leadership: creating the conditions for passion and innovation
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Presentation for the 2013 Reform Symposium #RSCON4. Focusing on discussions about creating the time and conditions within the school day to help teachers/staff to learn and explore hunches, curiosities. Session info http://bit.ly/1fcvUAQTRANSCRIPT
Educational Leadership: Creating the Conditions for Passion and Innovation
Chris Wejr@chriswejr
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About Me
“We cannot motivate others… we can only work to
create the conditions for people to motivate themselves.”
--
Edward Deci and Richard Ryan Image: http://flic.kr/p/8zWLAj
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“You need management to build a house but only leadership can
make it into a home.”
Bruce Beairsto
Do we lack innovation in education?
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Make time for what matters
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Teacher Leadership
The old model of formal, one-person leadership leaves the substantial talents of teachers largely
untapped...Leadership is the professional work of everyone in
the school.
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- Linda Lambert
Focusing on the Strengths Within
Let go.Take risks.
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CHOICESa chance for teachers & students to
explore strengths, interests, & passions
Identity Day: Sharing Our Passions
Time for Innovation
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Creating Time for Teachers to Meet and Tinker With Ideas
Wise
Strong
New
Linda Kaser and Judy Halbert
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Educational LeadershipCreating the Conditions for
Passion & Innovation
• Balance effective leadership and management• Make innovation a priority – provide the TIME • Encourage leadership from within• Focus on Strengths• Balance effective traditions, research, innovation• Be the connector – SHARE
What are other ways to create the conditions for passion and
innovation in schools?cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by paul bica:
http://flickr.com/photos/dexxus/3130228600/
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