Praxis & Philosophy
What is Praxis? If philosophy is about how we think and how we believe, then praxis is the art of putting our philosophy to work. Our philosophy may guide us,…
Ideology, Philosophy and Theory
Ideology is a way for people to understand their past as they examine present circumstances and plan for their future. It can be looked at as an ideal interpretation of…
Teacher Advocacy
It's not easy to be a teacher In an era of educational accountability for student learning, teachers are often left without a voice to speak up for them. No Child…
Teaching Profession
In my world Effectiveness in the classroom means learning a new lesson every day. I only have one year of classroom experience, and no prior educational training, so I often…
Teacher Accountability
It seems to me that teachers are accountable to almost everyone nowadays. We’re accountable to the state, the Federal Government, the Department of Education, the NCLB Act, Annual Yearly Progress…
Teachers in the Media
What you see in the news is rarely the whole story In film media, teachers are portrayed in a variety of extremes. Teachers are seen as addlepated old fools like…
The Importance of Coaching
Coaching is for everyone! Coaching is becoming ever more important in the world of business, because it can provide huge benefits for those who are looking for ways to grow…
Developing Yourself
Evaluating strength and weakness This week has provided an excellent opportunity for me to evaluate my strengths as a coach. It’s also been a good week for determining where I…
Four Stages of Appreciative Coaching
One path for coaching others The four stages of appreciative coaching form an outline for the appreciative coach to follow. This path of discovery, dreams, design, and destiny helps the…
Coaching Role Models
Have you tried a career coach? I feel like I’m at a bit of a disadvantage regarding this week’s assignment. It’s only been in the last couple of months that…
Appreciative Coaching
The Coaching Relationship The relationship between coach and coachee is essential to the practice of appreciative coaching, and strong relationships must be developed if successful coaching is to take place.…
Developing and Coaching Others
Introduction to Coaching Although I did keep a diary when I was a young girl, this will be my first foray into journaling. From the readings about journaling this week,…
Feedback Results Reflection
Forming a Vision Statement I have a dream. My dream may not be as compelling as Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream, and it may not be as far-reaching, but it…
Leadership Values
Values as a Leader My values as a leader are integrity, a good work ethic, and enthusiasm about whatever I’m doing. Kouzes & Pasner (2007) state that “People admire most…
Leading for Results
Leadership Competencies Assessment Values and Purpose I value many things, but perhaps the most essential is the love I have for the woman I have become and continue to grow…