school library, 8 teachers present
Mr. VanWinkle led the discussion of chapter 3.
Here at the school we have learned and tried a variety of approaches to guide our school's work. Many of these are mentioned in this book and fit in with the concepts of Covey's work. Many of these could be reintroduced and used in connection with our work on the 7 habits.
Leadership: if you have class officers, give them jobs; if you ask kids to write a resume, show them how, help them with ideas.
Dreams: can our students dream about what they envision for their future? Can we envision what we want for the Waterville School for the future?
It was noted that the feeling of "safety, security, engagement" has improved in even the last months.
7 habits work in the elementary is working nicely as preparation for Navigation 101 in ms and hs.
It was noted that many of the ideas suggested to go along with the Habits such as The Essential 55 and Critical Friends Groups are already familiar to our staff and used by some. We will need to decide what the "windows" on our habits building will be.
Next meeting: Dec. TBA
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Chapter 2 The Leader in Me
8 people present in the school library, November 8, 2011.
Chapter 2
We were wondering how the AB Combs school could adopt a focus in one week. How long did it really take to gather all the input from parents, teachers and community members.
Chapter 2, page 26 Teachers are now being expected to teach ethics and responsibility at school now. The seven habits would be the vehicle for doing this job. The HS springboard curriculum nurtures the spirit as well as the mind.
Pg 39 (very rich page) Even when kids are taught ethics at home, they can be given the opportunity to use these skills in a leadership way. Teachers underestimate the influence they have on the spirit of the student-to nourish or drain.
As we give students responsibilities in their areas of skill, they can find a place to shine and feel important.
How can we create these opportunities for the older students? Begin by being aware of the need, use any opening to make a child feel important, to acknowledge a skill, to give them a job, to take a risk, to demonstrate a level of leadership by teaching another how to do a math problem.
Vision at the High School: to have the 7 habits internalized; we are seeing this culture change in our school. Empathy is one thing that lots of our kids need work on (seek to understand).
One child at a time. Like building a 747-one part at a time.
Next meeting: Chapter 3-Nov 22, school library.
Chapter 2
We were wondering how the AB Combs school could adopt a focus in one week. How long did it really take to gather all the input from parents, teachers and community members.
Chapter 2, page 26 Teachers are now being expected to teach ethics and responsibility at school now. The seven habits would be the vehicle for doing this job. The HS springboard curriculum nurtures the spirit as well as the mind.
Pg 39 (very rich page) Even when kids are taught ethics at home, they can be given the opportunity to use these skills in a leadership way. Teachers underestimate the influence they have on the spirit of the student-to nourish or drain.
As we give students responsibilities in their areas of skill, they can find a place to shine and feel important.
How can we create these opportunities for the older students? Begin by being aware of the need, use any opening to make a child feel important, to acknowledge a skill, to give them a job, to take a risk, to demonstrate a level of leadership by teaching another how to do a math problem.
Vision at the High School: to have the 7 habits internalized; we are seeing this culture change in our school. Empathy is one thing that lots of our kids need work on (seek to understand).
One child at a time. Like building a 747-one part at a time.
Next meeting: Chapter 3-Nov 22, school library.
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