Paradigm

Paradigm

Michael S. Nelson

Paradigms | Operationalized | Opposite Paradigms | Operationalized |

Professional development is necessary for student achievement and is focused on the school’s vision.Every school needs a leader who focuses on the vision.Parent involvement is key to academic success contributes to the school’s vision.Leaders need to work closely with teachers to identify instructional and management issues which become obstacles for a vision.Students learn best as a cooperative group Leaders need to give constant feedback to teachersSuccessful schools must have visionAssessments are necessary to measure school growth | Professional developments are chosen based on students needs. The PD’s are given before the school year and followed throughout the year as additional training is needed.A strong school leadership employs positive outlooks for the schools vision and for all stakeholders. Parent Involvement is known to contribute to positive academic successes.Leaders perform walkthroughs and evaluations to provide teachers with areas of improvement and positive feedback.Cooperative learning communities allow students to learn in higher order thinking environments involving input others.Feedback by leaders to teachers, and follow through on the feedback (positive and negative) gives an overall positive working environment.A strong vision is needed to guide the school and all stakeholders.Standardized testing accurately measures the school’s ability to improve student achievement. | Professional development is not necessary for student achievement.

Schools can be led without a leaderParents are not key for student academic successLeaders do not need to work closely with teachers to identify instructional and management issuesStudents learn best working individuallyLeaders do not need to give constant feedback to teachersSuccessful schools do not need a visionAssessment are not necessary to measure school growth |...