CEDu527 - Week One

After the first class, it was interesting to look at and discuss the different types of leadership. I completely agree that the four different types need to be used together, however at some point, one will overcome the other three based on how the leader is used to guiding those in his/her command, but I also think it has to do with the means by which it is necessary for the particular team to be run. A person cannot lead a team in a Human Resources way if the team is too laid back...nothing would ever be accomplished. A structural format would be more conducive in that sitaution.

In terms of being a leader in my school, I like to take notes at department meetings and in our team meetings I like to come prepared with items to talk about and add to/or take away from the curriculum based on whether it is needed or not. I am also currently looking at different tech programs that we can bring into the school district based on our current rules and regulations regarding iPods, cell phones, etc. I am definitely interested in trying new things and I am always under the impression that there is ALWAYS more to learn and more I can do to better the education of my students. I think of all of the technology and educational updates that they have available to them that haven't even been explored yet. Programs and software that wasn't available to me when I was in high school, but would have increased my knowlwedge in many areas. I'm always looking to raise the standards for the students in my classroom, and I always try to consult Bloom's Taxonomy when creating new assignments...There is always something new to learn!!