Leadership Meeting 8/8/18

What are the elements of an effective PLD session?

Key points from reading

"The role of a change leader isn't about buying or selling an idea, its about generating commitment." to me this means providing staff an opportunity for them to trial flipped learning with the support and guidance needed. In order to do this there needs to be an element of trust from the change leader and also a level of responsibility/accountability from staff.  The idea of changing teacher routines or changing teacher beliefs

Responding to reluctant teachers follows a set of patterns

1. Using Logic: The problem with this approach is that the leader is talking from his or her head and therefore personal opinions affect a change
2. Killing them with kindness: doing things for the teacher which- why????
3. Negotiating- this leads to compliance rather than commitment
4. Coercing- telling! This will affect the relationship

• John's approach, using positive intent. John also focused on helping everyone with whom he worked feel valued and appreciated, recognizing and acknowledging their strengths. Once he did that, teachers were more likely to listen to his new ideas—especially when he connected those ideas with things they cared about, chiefly, making a difference in the lives of their students.
• Terry's approach, reframing resistance. If leaders listen deeply to complaints, they'll understand what people care about and can then speak to that underlying issue.
• Ameilia's approach, don't be the expert be curious. Working along side teachers.

In the end, trust your staff and treat them as if you truly believe in their capacity.

Listen, listen, listen—not only to the content, but also to the feelings beneath what

they say. By understanding what people care about and speaking to them from

that point of view, you can usually bring even the most reluctant teachers on


Notes based on my focus- leading by example doing it first, when planning for meetings setting the expectation e.g. I shared my inquiry last weekend and planned for teachers when they would share their inquiries.