Monday, October 11, 2010
CEDO 525 Week 5
Because of a school commitment, I wasn't able to attend the class session last week. However, I did watch/listen to the recording, and I am still thinking about one part of the class over and over....and that is Kris's example of the business she toured and how the business incorporated each of the learning strategies that we have covered in this class. After her explanation, I started thinking about how my school incorporates each of the learning strategies or how certain strategies could potentially be improved. I really like the example provided about "Reinforcing Effort & Providing Recognition" at the business she toured. I would love to make a suggestion to my principals of a way that we, as a school, could do a better job of this. A simple bulletin board in the teacher work room/mail room with room for people to pin up "way to go" messages cheering on someone who is doing a great job or a public thanks/recognition on a particular project would go a long way. I realize that public recognition isn't necessary for everything but once in a while it sure is nice to have someone compliment your efforts or celebrate your success(es) in a way that can be shared with others.
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Becky,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your idea. I think it would help boost morale with all of the stress our jobs come with. And maybe some teachers would put forth a little more effort or help out more so they get recognized too. It would be really great if administration or parent comments could be added too. Or even positive comments from students. Just some ideas to ponder...
Becky - our high school math teacher used to be an engineer and was hired by several machine shops to improve how jobs were completed, timeliness, accuracy, etc. He runs his math classes just as he did his previous job, he puts the assignments on google docs and expects the students to complete the assignments and if they have questions, they need to seek out help. He puts the responsibility back on their shoulders rather than chasing after them for missing assignments...trying to get them ready for the real world employers!
ReplyDeleteBecky,
ReplyDeleteThere is no doubt that a few kind words go a longggggg way. I have worn quite a few hats in my life, a lot of different occupations as it were. So many times at so many places no one offered encouragement, but they were all over you when you did something wrong. In one of the first blogs I did for this class, I mentioned an award 2 of my coworkers and I received from the Wisconsin DNR. I asked my boss about it, "Why us?". His response was "they probably picked our name out of a hat." That comment just killed my morale. It was at that moment that I decided I would look for another job...