Chapter 12 Leading for Efficacy

When it is all said and done, the most important thing we can all do is constantly reflect on our practice. In terms of efficacy in digital learning.

 Please refer to any previous paper/topic (Improving student engagement) that we have explored this semester, and answer the following from a leadership standpoint: 

You are the director of your program (football/basketball coach and PE and health teacher). You will be reflecting on a program that you analyzed. Dig deeper into the program, the why behind the program & your leadership views, and the reflective component of leadership decisions. 

Answer each of these questions in a very thoughtful and analytical way. You will not be able to answer these questions well and adequately in one or two sentences.  

1. Did the initiative improve student learning?

2. How do I know whether my students learned

3. How do others know whether my students learned

4. Did the initiative improve teacher/staff effectiveness and morale  

5. Did staff see the initiative as being worthwhile? Why or why not

6. What can be done to improve this initiative in the future

7. What point of view did I initially not consider but would do differently in the future?

8. My legacy: What would I want others to remember about me regarding this initiative 3 years from now

Your well-written in-depth explanations should provide ALL of the following:

1. Theory and facts from the textbook include the philosophical/utopian view of how the concept should be used or incorporated into education in a highly effective school. Please provide more than just a sentence or two–delve deep into the theory and rationale provided in the book. 

2. You MUST use information from other chapters of the book to justify your response to number 1. 

3. A personal connection with the concept and justify your rationale. Why do you believe this issue is important to schools/departments

4. Effective leadership: How do great leaders maximize change or initiatives in their schools? Give specific examples.

5. How should this concept look from a leadership standpoint i.e. what would you do as a leader to maximize this concept at your school

6. How would you assess the effectiveness of your initiative or vision with the key stakeholders (students, staff, and parents)