Response #2 InTASC Standards
Standard #10--Leadership and Collaboration
Reading this standard, I am reminded of many teams, committees, etc. that I have had the privilege to work on, collaboratively or in leadership positions, to improve learning in our school. At the same time, this standard stretches the expectations for each teacher beyond their school. We are to advocate for education and our profession into the larger world of the neighborhood, state, and nation. Idealistic goals certainly, but I run up against two struggles:
1. Where do I find the time to do this beyond my school community. Collaborating with other teachers in my school, district, and even this class is so valuable. Also, it is essential that I work with families in their/my community. But it all takes time. To take on leadership roles beyond just being willing to continue to educate myself on what is happening in state and nation seems like a completely separate job.
2. Why do we have to continually advocate for the needs of learners and our profession to the nation? It is discouraging that we have to keep proving the critical importance of education.
Hmm, you raise some interesting and thought-provoking questions . . . unfortunately, I don't have an answer for either. I guess I would encourage you, though, to not be bogged down by what seems like the enormity of the task, and instead focus on 1-2 things you can do this year to bring more technology into your classroom . . .
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