finally, lesson 12

Question 1

they helps set the goals/targets for the school and motivates teachers, parents, learners, non-teaching personnel and other members of the community to do their task to realize the school goals.

Answer 1

school leaders

Question 2

they help set strategic goals for the organization while motivating individuals within the organization to successfully carry out assignments in order to realize those goals

Answer 2

leaders

Question 3

___ works towards what is best for individual members and what is best for the organization as a group at the same time. ___ does not sacrifice the individual members for the sake of the people nor sacrifice the welfare of the group for the sake of individual members

Answer 3

organizational leadership

Question 4

it is also an attitude and a work ethic that empowers an individual in any role to lead from the top, middle, or bottom of an organization.

Answer 4

organizational leadership

Question 5

he/she coordinates specific needs by content area or instructional concerns and strategies regarding specific levels and learners.

Answer 5

grade level/subject area leader

Question 6

similar to the leader above, but works specifically towards vertical alignment of learners skills and knowledge up and down grade levels, ensuring that learners have acquired the knowledge and skills in their previous level in the subject.

Answer 6

vertical leader

Question 7

takes on the responsibility of coaching and advising novice teachers and those new to the school system.

Answer 7

mentor

Question 8

it is similar to a mentor except that with this pair, both teachers—not necessarily novices—function as mentor and as protégé.

Answer 8

peer coach

Question 9

it is very important to keep a record of every meeting because of selective memories.

Answer 9

note taker/recorder

Question 10

keeps the group on task with the agenda.

Answer 10

timekeeper

Question 11

this role usually does not rotate because consistency and continuity are extremely important.

Answer 11

school chair plan

Question 12

someone who is willing to sponsor a practicum pre-service teacher from the local college or university.

Answer 12

cooperating teacher

Question 13

all teachers should be involved in their communities not just because of the obvious reasons but also because of the political ramifications

Answer 13

community leader

Question 14

this teacher leader works for a tighter bond between students and organization sponsors by finding the best match

Answer 14

student activities coordinator

Question 15

may not initially need to be the most techie teacher in the team; but he/she can be trained in this area. He/She coordinates the team’s technological needs and serves as a troubleshooter when glitches arise.

Answer 15

technology leader

Question 16

this position is best suited for a technophile. Many teachers love technology and crave the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of it—and will jump at the chance to use it.

Answer 16

web page curator

Question 17

they do decision making by themselves.

Answer 17

autocratic

Question 18

they allow participation of the members of the organization by consulting them but make the decision themselves.

Answer 18

consultative

Question 19

they allow the members of the organization to fully participate in decision making.

Answer 19

democratic

Question 20

leaders avoid responsibility and leave the members of the organization to establish their own work.

Answer 20

laissez faire or free-rein leadership

Question 21

a political issue is few representatives are willing to take a stand and fight for what they truly believe in.

Answer 21

principled

Question 22

By choice or not, people will generally a leader who is honest and ethical, and respected, which is more important.

Answer 22

honest and ethical

Question 23

__ does not mean that every paper is tucked neatly away in a manila folder or that a workstation is spotless. Being __ means having some kind of system in place, however foreign it may appear to others, to stay focused and on track, which facilitates being able to handle the myriad responsibilities necessary for teaching and leading.

Answer 23

organized

Question 24

Being sensitive to people’s needs and concerns is crucial. It is essential to be able to discern when your team is overwhelmed, when a meeting ceases to be productive, and when teachers need assistance or direction but are reluctant to ask for it.

Answer 24

perceptive

Question 25

People are more inclined to follow someone who understands what they are going through.

Answer 25

empathetic and supportive

Question 26

Those who put the needs of others ahead of their own have a solid understanding of what true leadership entails.

Answer 26

altruistic

Question 27

The concept of having an “open-door policy” has lost almost all its cachet.

Answer 27

accessible

Question 28

People are inspired to work with a leader who can circumvent roadblocks, devise creative solutions, and use the network.

Answer 28

resourceful

Question 29

Being professional means putting aside personal prejudices for the good of the students

Answer 29

fair

Question 30

Accepting people for who and what they are shows leadership.

Answer 30

accepting

Question 31

Leaders who own up to mistakes or share their errors with their colleagues, with an explanation of what they learned from the experience, are valued.

Answer 31

vulnerable

Question 32

Seeing the bigger picture is a skill that facilitates problem solving

Answer 32

global

Question 33

Some people have a knack for anticipating what might happen next.

Answer 33

forward-thinking

Question 34

Leadership demands an action-oriented, decisive person: those leaders who get things done are the most appreciated

Answer 34

decisive and incisice

Question 35

intelligence as a key quality may sound obvious.

Answer 35

intelligence

Question 36

they are not content with status qou and sees the need to transform the way the organization thinks, relates and does things.

Answer 36

transformational leadership

Question 37

For reforms to transform, the innovations introduced by the transformational leader must be institutional and sustained. Or else that innovation is simply a passing fad that loses its flavor after a time.

Answer 37

sustaining change

Question 38

The leaders must build a “strong coalition of allies in order to push for any meaningful change that would yield results.

Answer 38

seek the support of the stakeholders

Question 39

Resistance drops off in proportion to the involvement of participants. You may not expect 100-percent support from any individual who was not personally involved in a change that affected his/her work.

Answer 39

get people involved early and often

Question 40

“The change envisioned must cascade downwards to the last lesson plan and ripple sidewards to win the support of major stakeholders”.

Answer 40

Plan a communications campaign to “sell” the innovatio

Question 41

The benefits and costs must be appreciated and weighed carefully.

Answer 41

Ensure that the innovation is understood by all

Question 42

These are highly critical; missteps might backfire and lack of sensitivity to stakeholders might lead to resistance.

Answer 42

Consider timing and phasing