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Michigan Mathematics and Science Teacher Leadership Collaborative

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• Qualities of an Excellent Leader• Roles of a Teacher Leader

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•THINK…about someone that you consider an excellent and exceptional leader

•PAIR…share what you wrote with a partner at your table

•DISCUSS…as a group the qualities of a leader and come up with a group list or “picture” of an excellent leader

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•SHARE…with the group as a whole from your list of qualities of a leader

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Qualities of an Excellent Qualities of an Excellent LeaderLeader

•CONSIDER…that leadership is something that can be learned

Looking at the qualities of leadership through “ASK”

Attitudes Skills Knowledge

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A – AttitudeAttitude is defined as “a way of looking at life; a way of thinking, feeling or behaving.” Therefore, an attitude is not just the way we think, but the way we think, feel and do.

S – SkillSkill is defined as the ability to do something well; proficiency, facility, or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience.

K – KnowledgeKnowledge is defined as information in mind; general awareness or possession of information, facts, ideas, truths, or principles gained through experience or study.

•Revisit…our list of qualities through the lens of ASK.

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“Leadership and learning

are indispensable to each other.”

John F. Kennedy

Roles of a Teacher Roles of a Teacher Specialist LeaderSpecialist Leader

• Teacher leaders function in a variety of roles depending on:•Personal strengths and interests•Needs within their building/district•Collaboration with colleagues and administration

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ProfessionalLeadership

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DepartmentalLeadership

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InstitutionalLeadership

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InstructionalLeadership

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AdministrativeLeadership

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Roles of Teacher Leader

Roles of Teacher Leader

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• Instructional Leadership•Focusing on what is taught, how it’s taught, and how it’s evaluated.

•Attending to science/mathematics instruction and effectiveness.

• Institutional Leadership•View the bigger picture.•Participate as part of a larger team.

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•Departmental Leadership•Think in terms of morale and communication.

•Motivate and support staff in mathematics/science teaching.

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•Professional Leadership•On-going study of teaching and learning.•Helping staff grow as professionals and growing professionally.

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•Administrative Leadership•Be an advocate.•Provide the tools, climate, and funds needed for instruction.

1) Charts with Leadership Roles (2 sets) are in this room and the reception space outside this room.

2) Start with the chart that has the same number and letter as are on the back of your nametag.

3) With your group, brainstorm roles that teacher leaders can assume that fit that category.

4) On cue from the facilitator, move to the next chart – review the list and add additional ideas.

5) When you return to the chart you started with, identify the best three roles that fit that category. Be prepared to share these with the whole group.

Gallery Walk & Gallery Walk & DiscussionDiscussion

Reflection