Leading Change!

Dr. Beverly Woody's classes---seminars on Pedagogy, Practice and Leadership---have been very interesting and informative for me. The techniques she uses with us have helped me to understand why they can be so effective in every classroom. Her vast experience in schools and as a Principal add great value to all the school related issues we discuss in class. The anecdotes she shares with us about her staff meetings or her experiences with various teachers help us to understand the various situations that may come up in our teaching careers. Her suggestions and problem solving techniques are impressive and I have learnt a lot from them.

Going through Michael Fullan's book---"Leading in a Culture of Change"---we discuss effective leadership and what it entails. Every chapter of the book brings me closer to a certain idea that helps make a good leader. Moral Purpose, drives us to be the person we are, and the relationships we build each day help us to bring change in our lives. 

Watching the TED Talk video by Rita Pierson I learnt again how important human connections are and how building these life long relationships leads us towards being an effective teacher. 

As I answered the questions in the self-assessment tool I came to know myself better. It became clearer to me where I am lacking and what are the areas that I need to work upon and bring change in.   

Putting together all that we have learned!

This is going to be a wonderful journey of self-discovery!