The purpose of this paper is to reflect on readings, videos and article assigned for module one. I will discuss why I believe TEA Principal Standard II; Competence 001 most aligns with the information provided in this module. I will transmit personal experiences that relate to the readings of module four. One of the major things that stood out to me this week include the six themes of leadership, the qualities of new leadership and the results of successful school leadership. This paper will allow me to reflect critically on my learnings from this module and transition from theory to practice in becoming an effective leader.
Leadership is often the most commonly deliberated topic within any educational setting, but what does it take to be an effective educational leader? We usually hear that leaders are born and not made. However, it is becoming increasingly evident that leadership is a quality that can be learned and perfected over time. According to Vornberg and …show more content…
An effective leader is someone that is able to take charge of the school and lead it into the right direction. This module speaks of many qualities of being an effective leader. However the quality that stood out the most to me is being assertive. As an inspiring leader it is imperative for an administrator to be assertive. Being an assertive principal entails being positive and having a straightforward approach to leadership. For example, Rose Ylimaki (2007) writes about a principal that is hired at a challenging school and the principal takes charge by using her assertive “determination to make a difference .“ (Ylimaki, 2007, p.13) I have watched my administrators take charge when implementing new policies within the school. Often times there will be backlash from the staff but an effective principal is able take charge of the situation and as a result it leads to effective
Leadership is often the most commonly deliberated topic within any educational setting, but what does it take to be an effective educational leader? We usually hear that leaders are born and not made. However, it is becoming increasingly evident that leadership is a quality that can be learned and perfected over time. According to Vornberg and …show more content…
An effective leader is someone that is able to take charge of the school and lead it into the right direction. This module speaks of many qualities of being an effective leader. However the quality that stood out the most to me is being assertive. As an inspiring leader it is imperative for an administrator to be assertive. Being an assertive principal entails being positive and having a straightforward approach to leadership. For example, Rose Ylimaki (2007) writes about a principal that is hired at a challenging school and the principal takes charge by using her assertive “determination to make a difference .“ (Ylimaki, 2007, p.13) I have watched my administrators take charge when implementing new policies within the school. Often times there will be backlash from the staff but an effective principal is able take charge of the situation and as a result it leads to effective