leadership presentation for napp 2014
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Author- Gavin Clark
Leadership Dispositions
The 8 Educational Leadership Dispositions1. Respect2. Responsibility3. Flexibility4. Collaboration5. Reflection6. Commitment to Learning7. Belief in educator
efficacy8. Social Intelligence
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Personalised Learning
Individualised learning goals - use the data. Don’t let it gather dust.
Classroom Practice
EngagingInvolve the students- everyone is different but we must engage and connect with them all !!!!
Gather Student VoiceHow can I improve my practice? Listen to the children.
InnovativeI am not afraid of failure and I want my students to be the same. Failure = Learning
Sense of humourI want my students to have fun whilst learning. A fun environment makes for happier and more motivated children.
Author- Gavin Clark
Inquiry Learning- Implementing the 4C’sThis is how we can foster children’s curiosity and to establish students who are • Critical thinkers• Collaborators• Creative• Communicators
Author- Gavin Clark
Implementing the 4C’s
Author- Gavin Clark
Research on Education suggests
Children are motivated to learn through:• the use of clear goals and targets;• practical, hands-on activities;• giving responsibility for their learning and allowing them to
make choices;• providing high levels of structure and teacher-led activities;• positive reinforcement;• mentoring and peer support programmes;• developing relevant learning activities and contexts;• importing popular culture texts into classroom reading;• daily silent reading times• using computers and other electronic media to support them• making school fun!!!• Challenge each individual!
Author- Gavin Clark
21st Century Education• Push the kids further and move ahead in new
directions.• Passive learning is over- teachers are facilitators of
independent learning.Your children should be able to answer the following questions about their learning in all subject areas.1. What are we learning?- their learning goal2. Why are we learning this?- how can it help them now,
not in the future.3. How will I know when I have learn this?- the criteria
for the task