Discussion Directions:
Respond to the discussion prompt below. Your initial post should be 300–500 words and must end with a thought-provoking question that deepens the discussion or invites suggestions for personal growth. Be sure to cite all sources in APA format and follow the grading rubric closely to ensure every part of the prompt is fully addressed.
DQ: The work from Brewster and Railsback,
Building Trusting Relationships for School Improvement provides an in-depth look at the connection between relational trust and school improvement. While their work summarizes the related research and literature regarding our topic and school improvement, one can easily posit that the content of their work has significant bearing on today’s efforts to build culturally responsive and collaborative cultures that ensure the achievement of all students. The authors provide a variety of key strategies for building trusting relationships along with some of the obstacles that can sabotage these relationships. In your post, share evidence of the relational trust in your school. Are there areas where levels of trust negatively impact teacher effectiveness or student outcomes? In addition, the authors reference a person’s authenticity as a dimension of trust. How do you know if someone is authentic? How do you gauge the level of relational trust between you and your colleagues?