Bianca Becker

Context

 

Course: EDCl 5348: Spring 2015

Instructor: Dr. Pat Guerra

Artifact(s) Selected: 

Artifact  Reflection

 

In EDCL 5348 we examined the role of the school administrator as a leader, facilitator, mentor, and disciplinarian. We looked at different leadersips modles and discussed supervisory approaches based on stages of adult learning.

 

My first artifact is the supervisory platform that I drafted as the culmination to our learning in the course. I had to create my own administrative philosophy. My philosophy is based on the idea that administrators lead by example, ecourage and assist teacher growth, and believe in shared leadership.

 

The second artifact are collections of the supervision cycles I conducted on the field. I had to pre-conference, observe lessons, analyze data gathered from the observation, and post conference with actual teachers in my campus. I had two amazing teachers volunteer for this process and their participation helped me learn so much. The final piece in the artifact is my reflection on the process.

 

This course made me learn a great deal of what it means to be an administrator, what type of supervisory approach to take according to teacher needs, and of the leg work that principalship entails. It has allowed me grow as an educator and future school administrator. 

 

 

ISTE Standards for Teachers

 

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity // Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, cretvity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers: 

 

• (A) Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.

• (B) Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.

 

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning // Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers: 

 

• (C) Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.

• (D) Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.

 

4. Promote & Model Digital Citizenship & Responsibility // Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers: 

 

• (A) Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.