Educational Leadership
I) Leader’s use of Authority to improve Instruction in a District
An educational leader may apply authority to improve the education levels within their given area of authority by leading, managing or administering. Having the right skills and experience gives the leader an opportunity to formulate policies based either on theory or practice for the development of a sound curriculum. In order to impact the impact the desired educational outcomes, the leader may apply the policies by targeting the institution as a whole, the teachers or the students. By targeting the institution as a whole, the leader must create an ideal image or framework of the institution which all teachers and students must work to achieve. By targeting …show more content…
To determine whether a proposal is viable, it is best to consider the policies that have been outlined as guidelines for the proposal. Successful proposals are backed by facts gathered through research, theory or practice. In most cases, theory may require relevant experience or practice as different theoretical proposals may not work for all instructional programs. Before issuing instructional proposals within a school district, it is best for the leader to ensure that the proposals are evidence-based or have been practiced and seen to achieve the required results. Through practice, however, modifications can be made to earlier proposals to suit current or new school districts or new instructional programs.
III) Characteristics of a servant leader and how they impact the culture of a school
A servant leader is one who has the ability to serve others positively and influence them to become servants as well. Such a leader should possess several qualities, among them;
• Listening - The servant-leader must be able to listen and identify the will of a school. Information or response may be gathered from teachers, students and other people that relate with the school. The servant leader may also read the moods of these people and not only rely on what is said. After understanding their needs, the servant leader should take the necessary steps to provide the necessary resources or assistance …show more content…
Since all students do not share a common background, it may be difficult to impact instructions in them as they may have varying perceptions regarding the instructions given. For example, students from a low-income economic background may feel out of place when attending suburban schools while black students may feel inferior attending a predominantly whites school. As a result, the student may lack the ability to control themselves and concentrate on learning since they are carried away by the feeling of a lack of belonging. Consequently, they end up failing in their school work and this only makes things worse as they tend to blame it on the difference between them and the
I) Leader’s use of Authority to improve Instruction in a District
An educational leader may apply authority to improve the education levels within their given area of authority by leading, managing or administering. Having the right skills and experience gives the leader an opportunity to formulate policies based either on theory or practice for the development of a sound curriculum. In order to impact the impact the desired educational outcomes, the leader may apply the policies by targeting the institution as a whole, the teachers or the students. By targeting the institution as a whole, the leader must create an ideal image or framework of the institution which all teachers and students must work to achieve. By targeting …show more content…
To determine whether a proposal is viable, it is best to consider the policies that have been outlined as guidelines for the proposal. Successful proposals are backed by facts gathered through research, theory or practice. In most cases, theory may require relevant experience or practice as different theoretical proposals may not work for all instructional programs. Before issuing instructional proposals within a school district, it is best for the leader to ensure that the proposals are evidence-based or have been practiced and seen to achieve the required results. Through practice, however, modifications can be made to earlier proposals to suit current or new school districts or new instructional programs.
III) Characteristics of a servant leader and how they impact the culture of a school
A servant leader is one who has the ability to serve others positively and influence them to become servants as well. Such a leader should possess several qualities, among them;
• Listening - The servant-leader must be able to listen and identify the will of a school. Information or response may be gathered from teachers, students and other people that relate with the school. The servant leader may also read the moods of these people and not only rely on what is said. After understanding their needs, the servant leader should take the necessary steps to provide the necessary resources or assistance …show more content…
Since all students do not share a common background, it may be difficult to impact instructions in them as they may have varying perceptions regarding the instructions given. For example, students from a low-income economic background may feel out of place when attending suburban schools while black students may feel inferior attending a predominantly whites school. As a result, the student may lack the ability to control themselves and concentrate on learning since they are carried away by the feeling of a lack of belonging. Consequently, they end up failing in their school work and this only makes things worse as they tend to blame it on the difference between them and the