Discussion 1.2: Efficacious Leadership Select your prompt from one of the two options provided. Your initial post is due by Wed of week 1, continue the conversation with at least 3 responses to your peers by the end of week 1. Your initial post should be between 300- 500 words and end with a provocative question that will either deepen the conversation or solicit suggestions for personal growth. Be sure to cite resources using APA format to support your comments.
· Option 1 Prompt:
Qualities of Effective Leaders: View
What does effective leadership look like in schools?
and discuss the following: In the video, you heard school leaders from around the world share their insights into effective school leadership. What leadership traits and strengths do you think these leaders have in common? Share specific examples to support your response.
· Option 2 Prompt: Your Leadership Identity: View
Hey school leader, what is your “Leadership IDENTITY?
. In the video, Principal Kafele challenges viewers to embrace their leadership identity. Think about his questions from both a teacher and leader perspective. “What’s your identity when you walk into the building [or your classroom]?” “When they [students or colleagues] think of you, what do they think?” “When they see you, what do they see?” “Who are you when you’re in the building [or classroom]?” “Your presence in the building means what?” Use VoiceThread to share what you believe is your leadership identity and how you demonstrate qualities of that identity. You can also choose to approach this from the perspective of the identity you strive to have as a leader, but perhaps have not yet achieved.
