AS
we finish up our second to last class in the ME-IT program we were asked to
reflect on the following questions:
- How has your definition of leadership altered or been reinforced? Your definition of teacher leadership?
Through the discussions and readings my view of
leadership has been a little bit more solidified. I always viewed a leader as
someone in charge and my definition did not get any more complex than that.
After the readings and discussions I realize that leadership is a large
umbrella to cover anyone who promotes change to the status quo. You can be in a
position of authority and not be a leader if you do not attempt to better the
situation of yourself and your team.
- Has your opinion of your leadership potential changed?
I think I still have the same view
of leadership potential that I have had since becoming a teacher. The best
leaders, in my opinion, are the ones who don’t really want to be in charge, but
help guide their team so that everyone gets what they need and most of what
they want. A person with good leadership potential can work with a diverse
group of people and make it so that they all come away from the interaction
feeling like their voice was heard and their needs met without feeling pushed
into a change that they are not on board with.
- Do you agree with our textbook's assertion about "improving education from within"? If so, what will you do to help?
I think that this is a very wise assessment. Education policy makers can legislate
all that they want , but teachers won’t change their ways unless they buy into
the change. We need teachers to
step up and spear head education reforms to make our educational system better
in numerous ways. I am hoping to
use my new department head position to better facilitate these changes and make
my own educational community a little bit better.
You make an interesting statement about the best leaders. I think that many people don't realize they are leading. Many people are natural leaders and don't intentionally lead groups, they just happen to make an impression on people and indirectly push them toward a goal.
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