tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048236678261615697.post443456082977698731..comments2023-08-01T07:46:34.281-07:00Comments on Educating in the 21st Century: The Power of Believing!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329754143774919281noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048236678261615697.post-73324361233369768412010-12-30T14:52:56.787-08:002010-12-30T14:52:56.787-08:00Aaron - it is interesting to see the perception of...Aaron - it is interesting to see the perception of coaches who move into school leadership positions. I think, there was a time, when school admin offices were full of former coaches - and then a period of correction, when those entering school leadership had to hide their coaching experience. Your post nicely highlights some of the skills and insight that comes with coaching young people. While the same can come from in-class expereinces,they are often most profound in athletics. What is true is that coaches can often translate these expereinces to the class or to other leadership opportunities.<br /><br />I really appreciate how you link your coaching experiences to your leadership. Maybe basketball coaches are not all that bad.ChrisKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654802187244357683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048236678261615697.post-18493653429739988222010-12-30T13:49:49.313-08:002010-12-30T13:49:49.313-08:00How true. I think you can apply this to employees...How true. I think you can apply this to employees as well. Believe in their ability to do what you ask them to do or don't ask... I like the positive approach and will be more thoughtful when asking my staff to do stuff...Brian Kuhnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565982072371979984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048236678261615697.post-22468978693919544702010-12-30T13:36:26.979-08:002010-12-30T13:36:26.979-08:00Well put, Aaron. The best part of demonstrating yo...Well put, Aaron. The best part of demonstrating your belief in students, especially those with academic/behavior challenges, are the relationships that are developed. I think it sends a good message to staff when a student who is typically known as 'difficult' can work with an administrator and demonstrate his/her positive qualities.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894629471924759320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048236678261615697.post-18734694446428810612010-12-30T12:39:57.305-08:002010-12-30T12:39:57.305-08:00Thanks for the comments Shannon.
TRULY believing ...Thanks for the comments Shannon.<br /><br />TRULY believing is definitely the key! You are right, kids can see through it when a teacher tries to fake it. When I was in the classroom I found it much easier to make the personal connections with kids, spend the extra time and follow up with them about their work.<br /><br />As administrators we work with some reluctant learners. Often times we provide them some strategies, guidance and encouragement. Just like in the classroom, they know when we are being genuine. I find one of the most effective ways of showing that we truly care is to ask them how things went or whether they have followed through when we see these students in the hallways during class changes, breaks etc. When we follow these up with additional 'temperature checks' in the future, kids begin to know that we care and are not just brushing them off and checking them off on our to-do list. <br /><br />Of course, with all of the responsibilities on our plates, it can be challenging to find the time and remember the conversations we have had with certain kids. I think this should be a priority and I make it a point of emphasis for myself. <br /><br />AaronAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329754143774919281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048236678261615697.post-79302762935134685022010-12-30T10:33:33.047-08:002010-12-30T10:33:33.047-08:00Great post! I agree that students need to know th...Great post! I agree that students need to know that we believe in them. Of course, they also need to know that we TRULY believe in them - students know when you are not being genuine and so I think that the first step for many educators is to examine their beliefs around student achievement and who can and is successful. Sometimes believing in a student requires a leap of faith, for sure!<br /><br />ShannonShannon Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05466108378809729536noreply@blogger.com