Creating Schools st for the 21 Century West Virginia Institute st for 21 Century Leadership Leading Students into the 21st Century Institute Purpose To support principals in becoming leaders of 21st century schools.
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Creating Schools st for the 21 Century West Virginia Institute st for 21 Century Leadership Leading Students into the 21st Century Institute Purpose To support principals in becoming leaders of 21st century schools Leading Students into the 21st Century Institute Objectives 2. Develop the leadership skills associated with effective schools and continuous improvement including 21st century leadership skills Leading Students into the 21st Century …leaders who can lead schools of adults and students in a collaborative way that will transform schools into engaging and rigorous 21st century learning environments. Leading Students into the 21st Century Institute Objectives 3. Develop pride and a sense of efficacy regarding the importance of the principalship in developing 21st century learners Leading Students into the 21st Century Institute Objectives 4. To create a networking and support system for school leaders comprised of colleagues, experts in the field and WVDE staff that will assist and support professional growth to enhance professional learning. Leading Students into the 21st Century Institute Objectives 6. To develop knowledge and skills related to the use of 21st century technology tools. (All Year) LAST SUMMER… Leading Students into the 21st Century Rationale… “Flattening” of the world The impact that technology has had on the way the world is doing business International competitiveness of China, India, Singapore, etc. Focus that other nations are placing on education Skill sets necessary for success in the 21st century Framework Overview Graduates Prepared for the 21st Century Leading Students into the 21st Century Component 1 Culture “High performing organizations intentionally create a culture designed to influence actions and beliefs in order to produce desired results.” Leading Students into the 21st Century Component 2 High Yield Practices “The Four Pillars” “21st Century high performing organizations share certain practices in curriculum, instruction, school effectiveness and student support/family and community connections. Leading Students into the 21st Century Pillars of the Frameworks… Culture influences EVERYTHING Curriculum – “Triangulation of 21st century content, skills and tech tools” Instruction – “Student as worker…teacher as guide” to develop deep understanding and the skills to use and apply” School Effectiveness - “The operation of the total school has a profound effect of learning…the 7 correlates coming together can profoundly affect student achievement.” Student Support – “Taking care of and supporting the success of each kid” None of this happens without leadership… Organizations tend to maintain themselves; it’s only through leadership do they change. Leading Students into the 21st Century Opening Comments Chuck Heinlein, Residential Director TTWWADI Today we begin PART II of our learning journey. Leading Students into the 21st Century To answer the question… What kind of leadership skills does it takes to st lead a 21 century school? “The Challenge of Leadership” A MASON THE TOOLBOX LEADERSHIP DENSITY WHAT’S IN STORE IN PART II OF THE JOURNEY? Leading Students into the 21st Century How… Listen to Nationally Recognized Practitioners Interact with Noted Researchers Complete Problem-Based Learning Activity Learn from Each Other Post Institute “Focus Group” A Look at the Agenda… Leading Students into the 21st Century Leadership Jet Blue Leading Students into the 21st Century Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Debbie Russell, Principal Wayne Elementary School Leading Students into the 21st Century Keynote Address: Gerrita Postlewait The Stupski Foundation Lunch 12:30 Programmatic Group Friday 2:45 p.m. Session Leading Students into the 21st Century Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Lori Wiggins Leading Students into the 21st Century Connecting the morning to the afternoon : Dr. Jerry Valentine Friday 4:15 p.m. Session Dr. Gerrita Postlewait and Critical Friends Opening Comments Chuck Heinlein, Residential Director Leading Students into the 21st Century Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Lori Wiggins Leading Students into the 21st Century Keynote Address Dr. Steve Edwards Leading Students into the 21st Century Opening Comments 12:45 General Session Chuck Heinlein, Residential Director Leading Students into the 21st Century Old Westerns Leading Students into the 21st Century I see no advantage in the graphical user interface. Leading Students into the 21st Century Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft 1984 Leading Students into the 21st Century Series of independent organizations united by a central hallway. Leading Students into the 21st Century How to be a team. Crab Bucket Philosophy Tall Poppy Syndrome Did you say PBL? Leading Students into the 21st Century •What is it? Problem based learning A curriculum development and instructional approach to solving real-world problems •What does it do? Develops problem solving strategies Develops interdisciplinary knowledge bases and skills Helps students to learn how to work in groups Leading Students into the 21st Century What makes PBL Different? •Learning is problem-based not discipline-based •Learning is student-directed rather than teacherdirected •Learning is contextually grounded rather than context free •Learning is cooperative rather than competitive Leading Students into the 21st Century PBL in the Classroom •What does PBL look like? Student-centered Faculty-facilitation Cooperative in nature Uses small groups Active, not passive, learning Leading Students into the 21st Century Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Kevin Smith Leading Students into the 21st Century Keynote Address Gigi Gray Of The Ritz-Carlton Programmatic Lunch Leading Students into the 21st Century Opening Comments Closing Session Chuck Heinlein, Residential Director Leading Students into the 21st Century A thank-you from the customer… Leading Students into the 21st Century Introduction of Special Guests: Diane Burnside Jacob Stump Stanaford Elementary Alexa McCormick Shady Spring Middle School Ariel Fink Woodrow Wilson High School “A Little Gift From the Pilgrims” Leading Students into the 21st Century Spring Session : April 11,12,13 2008 Leading Students into the 21st Century Adjourment Diane Burnside