JANUARY 5, 2016
BY CMACMILLAN - LEADING A LEARNING COMMUNITY
“Whereas the fundamental goal of education in Alberta is to inspire all students to achieve success and fulfillment, and reach their full potential by developing the competencies of Engaged thinkers and Ethical citizens with an Entrepreneurial spirit, who contribute to a strong and prosperous economy and Society”
Whereas it’s that simple It’s a nicely worded document that tells us that we need to mold and create ideal citizens that will be successful members of Alberta’s future. No Pressure right? It’s great that Alberta Education is seeing that change is necessary however , it’s a gradual process that requires all invested parties to be collaborative and understanding of each other …Government, School boards, Schools, Students and Parents. When an individual teacher looks through the MO it can be overwhelming. The order now in its 3rd year is still being developed through schools, some teachers have excelled at changing their styles/teaching mindset to fit student learning in the 21st century and some struggle that it’s actually the 21st century. The following link helps to understand all the outcomes from the Order:
Ministerial Order on Student Learning
What I took away from the last meeting was what Shelley said to start her presentation about her monsters. They all have different strengths and weaknesses and they shouldn’t be taught the same way.
It reminded me that is was 3 years ago that my views changed on teaching ; When Shelley told the staff at St. Kateri … ” All students are someone’s baby , the students all learn differently and that you teach them like it’s your own child”
I have a child that struggles with school and I wanted to make sure that how I was teaching was going to allow him to be successful. I asked myself the question ( “what can I do to ensure all students are learning ? ) When the MO on student learning was released it didn’t feel like too big of stretch on what I was trying to do for my own kid. The hardest part is ensuring that all other people are on board and when colleagues don’t have the same vision for the future of education it leads to a culture of negativity. How can we as leaders help guide those who don’t want / can’t change their stale methods?
The question I have for all is … What is your M.O (Modus operandi)?
BY CMACMILLAN - LEADING A LEARNING COMMUNITY
“Whereas the fundamental goal of education in Alberta is to inspire all students to achieve success and fulfillment, and reach their full potential by developing the competencies of Engaged thinkers and Ethical citizens with an Entrepreneurial spirit, who contribute to a strong and prosperous economy and Society”
Whereas it’s that simple It’s a nicely worded document that tells us that we need to mold and create ideal citizens that will be successful members of Alberta’s future. No Pressure right? It’s great that Alberta Education is seeing that change is necessary however , it’s a gradual process that requires all invested parties to be collaborative and understanding of each other …Government, School boards, Schools, Students and Parents. When an individual teacher looks through the MO it can be overwhelming. The order now in its 3rd year is still being developed through schools, some teachers have excelled at changing their styles/teaching mindset to fit student learning in the 21st century and some struggle that it’s actually the 21st century. The following link helps to understand all the outcomes from the Order:
Ministerial Order on Student Learning
What I took away from the last meeting was what Shelley said to start her presentation about her monsters. They all have different strengths and weaknesses and they shouldn’t be taught the same way.
It reminded me that is was 3 years ago that my views changed on teaching ; When Shelley told the staff at St. Kateri … ” All students are someone’s baby , the students all learn differently and that you teach them like it’s your own child”
I have a child that struggles with school and I wanted to make sure that how I was teaching was going to allow him to be successful. I asked myself the question ( “what can I do to ensure all students are learning ? ) When the MO on student learning was released it didn’t feel like too big of stretch on what I was trying to do for my own kid. The hardest part is ensuring that all other people are on board and when colleagues don’t have the same vision for the future of education it leads to a culture of negativity. How can we as leaders help guide those who don’t want / can’t change their stale methods?
The question I have for all is … What is your M.O (Modus operandi)?