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Appendix a

This template includes notes of readings, the practice field activity, and skills/knowledge addressed from three sample leadership practice field activities that are included in the collection, Nature and Context of Educational Administration.

Standard 2: An education leader promotes the success of every student by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth,

Functions: Readings Practice Field Activity Skills/knowledge addressed:
A. Nurture and sustain a culture of collaboration, trust, learning, and high expectations,
B. Create a comprehensive, rigorous, and coherent curricular program, Mini-lectures by instructors; local school district scheduling policies and practices Master Schedule Activity Written communication, oral communication, integrative thinking, decision-making, collaboration, group process skills
C. Create a personalized and motivating learning environment for students, Mini-lectures by instructors; local school district scheduling policies and practices Master Schedule Activity Written communication, oral communication, integrative thinking, decision-making, collaboration, group process skills
D. Supervise instruction,
G. Maximize time spent on quality instruction, and Chapter one of The Opposable Mind by Roger Martin Integrative Thinking/Writing SOL dilemma activity and Master Schedule Activity Written communication, integrative thinking, decision-making, oral communication, collaboration, group process skills
I. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the instructional program.

Standard 4: An education leader promotes the success of every student by collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.

Functions: Readings Practice Field Activity Skills/knowledge addressed:
A. Collect and analyze data and information pertinent to the educational environment, Entrepreneurial Leadership for Technology: An Opposable Mind (Creighton, 2009); variety of current articles relating to texting, and other emerging mobile technologies Technology Leadership Activity Teamwork, written communication, oral communication, integrative thinking, decision-making, collaboration, group process skills
B. Promote understanding, appreciation, and use of the community’s diverse cultural, social, and intellectual resources,
C. Build and sustain positive relationships with families and caregivers, and
D. Build and sustain productive relationships with community partners.

Standard 5: An education leader promotes the success of every student by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.

Functions: Readings Practice Field Activity Skills/knowledge addressed:
A. Ensure a system of accountability for every student’s academic and social success,
B. Model principles of self-awareness, reflective practice, transparency, and ethical behavior,
C. Safeguard the values of democracy, equity, and diversity,
D. Consider and evaluate the potential moral and legal consequences of decision-making, and Entrepreneurial Leadership for Technology: An Opposable Mind (Creighton, 2009); variety of current articles relating to texting, and other emerging mobile technologies Technology Leadership Activity, and Teamwork, written communication, oral communication, integrative thinking, decision-making, collaboration, group process skills
E. Promote social justice and ensure that individual student needs inform all aspects of schooling. Mini-lectures by instructors; local school district scheduling policies and practices Master Schedule Activity Written communication, oral communication, integrative thinking, decision-making, collaboration, group process skills

Standard 6: An education leader promotes the success of every student by understanding, responding to, and influencing the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

Functions: Readings Practice Field Activity Skills/knowledge addressed:
A. Advocate for children, families, and caregivers, Chapter one of The Opposable Mind by Roger Martin Integrative Thinking/Writing SOL dilemma activity. Written communication, integrative thinking, decision-making, collaboration, group process skills
B. Act to influence local, district, state, and national decisions affecting student learning, and Chapter one of The Opposable Mind by Roger Martin Integrative Thinking/Writing SOL dilemma activity. Written communication, integrative thinking, decision-making
C. Assess, analyze, and anticipate emerging trends and initiatives in order to adapt leadership strategies. Entrepreneurial Leadership for Technology: An Opposable Mind (Creighton, 2009); variety of current articles relating to texting, and other emerging mobile technologies Technology Leadership Teamwork, written communication, oral communication, integrative thinking, decision-making, collaboration, group process skills

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