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CE-ELM MSA , 12th APRIL, 2011SESSION 2
Identify and discuss characteristics of an effective educational leader and an effective school
Look at the following pictures and for each, write one word that best describes the person
Perspectives:--Setting directions-- developing people-- developing the organization
Identify and articulate school vision Creating shared meaning Creating high performance
expectations Creating an environment for shared
goals and effort Monitoring organisational performance Creating a participatory communication
Providing a forum for sharing ideas and rethinking the way things are done
Providing personalized supportProviding an appropriate model
Developing and strengthening the school culture
Modifying the organisational structure
Building collaborative processesManaging the environment
Puts children first Has a vision of goals for the school Listens to staff & students and is
empathetic Builds rapport with staff & students Is visible in school and community and
attends functions Is approachable
Is supportive of teachers, professionals Empowers; gives credit to others Encourages staff and student
leadership Communicates well and frequently Ensures a safe environment Has a consistent student behaviour
policy Has a open door policy
Is well organized Is an instructional leader Expects and promotes growth Is a risk taker and a risk promoter Respects confidentiality and professionalism Is familiar with curriculum developments Delegates effectively
Acknowledges success Promotes and models school pride Deals with issues promptly Is self-reflective Is a good role model; leads by example
Is involved in professional development
Is away from a school a lotAllows unethical disclosure of information
Ignores problems and is unable to deal with concerns
Does not follow through Is a poor model for staff and students
Provides little support or feedback
Has poor people skills Is not visible, tends to be evasive, and stays in office
Is poorly organizedUses guilt as a motivator
Plays favourites, displays unequal treatment
Does not communicate well Lacks energy Is power hungry Has a limited commitment to school and community
Is inflexible Takes all the glory
Refer back to the list you made of activities you engage in on a normal working day
What three activities would you change and why?
What two activities would you strive to do more and why?
Casavant, M. & Cherkowski, S. (2001). Effective Leadership: Bringing Mentoring and Creativityto the Principalship, NASSP Bulletin, 85(624), pp. 71- 81