Hello Cohort VI,
You may already know that EDLD 730 and 740 are blended
together and are co-taught. Delores Lindsey, Jeff Heil, and Pat Stall are your
instructors. We have set up a blog where course information, discussion, etc.
will be housed.
For now, the blog has the syllabus and a bit of information
about us. We would like for you to add a little about yourselves just as a way
for us to get to know you better. As a beginning, include your name, current
place of work, position, and dissertation proposal topic. Click on the word comment at the bottom of this post to leave your information.
Please preview the syllabus. It has a calendar with dates
and room numbers as well as a brief overview of assignments and objectives of
the course. You will note that the books
listed below will be used in the class. You can get them from Amazon (or
wherever you like to shop online for books) in a matter of days. Scan A Whole New Mind prior to the first
class. It is a fairly easy read. We will re-read parts at particular times
during class.
You will only need to purchase one of the Christensen books.
We would suggest that K-12 educators select Disrupting
Class and Higher Education educators select The Innovative University. The same basic principals are in both
books; however, we find that each has more pertinent application and examples
for particular audiences. Having said that, you are welcomed to select
whichever Christensen text you would like.
As is the central focus of the JDP program, we will continue
to delve into leadership and social justice through the lens of cultural
proficiency with the book, Culturally
Proficient Leadership.
A
Whole New Mind (2005) by Daniel Pink.
Culturally
Proficient Leadership (2009) (Paperback) by Raymond D. Terrell & Randall
B. Lindsey
Choose
one required book from the following:
Disrupting
Class (2008) by Clayton M. Christensen (K-12)
The
Innovative University (2011) by Clayton M. Christensen and Henry J. Eyring
(HE)
We look forward to meeting you first through the blog and
more so in person on September 24 at 9 am.
Delores, Jeff, and Pat
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ReplyDeleteHi! I am Tim Heck, and I am currently the assistant principal of Washington Middle School in the Vista Unified School District. My dissertation topic revolves around leadership in California middle schools which have exited program improvement. I am currently trying to discover (2) middle schools in San Diego county that were at least year 3 in PI and subsequently exited in order to conduct an in-depth case study. Any help with that would be genuinely appreciated! :-)
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Joel Garcia and I am the principal at Monarch School, a K-12 school for students impacted by homelessness. For my dissertation, I am proposing a cross-case analysis investigating protective factors available to students experiencing homelessness at traditional and alternative schools. Looking forward to our time together!
Hello Everyone,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Rebekah Benedicta Barakos-Cartwright. Currently, the position I am privileged to maximize is Director of Human Resources in the Coronado Unified School District. One of my interests, is tapping the unrealized human capital within the work force of a school district. The focus of my research is the classified employee. The topic for my current research is "Tapping the Untapped Human Capital in Our Schools:Increasing Engagement and Participation of Classified Employees."
Continually looking for "authentic happiness,"
Rebekah
Love this Blog site. Presents a great first impression. Also love the fact that Daniel Pink is the first author! His work aligns with a lot of what is coming out of neuroeducation, which is, by the way, the focus of my current research. Very inspirational stuff. I can't wait for the class.
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Hello Everyone,
ReplyDeleteMt name is Farzin Dunning and I am a mathematics teacher at Martin Luther King Middle school in Oceanside. My disertation topic is on structural and cultural conditions that support or constrain the collaboration of math teachers.
I would like to know if any of you know districts that have middle schools with strong collaboration in math. Any information will be appreciated.
Hello Everyone,
ReplyDeleteMt name is Farzin Dunning and I am a mathematics teacher at Martin Luther King Middle school in Oceanside. My disertation topic is on structural and cultural conditions that support or constrain the collaboration of math teachers.
I would like to know if any of you know districts that have middle schools with strong collaboration in math. Any information will be appreciated.
September 19, 2011 4:25 PM
Inspiration - my brother is turning 50 on the 24th. Taking on the challenge of the mini-sage (described on p. 119 of Pink) I wrote one in honor of his influence on me. It was fun playing with words and refining until I was at word 50.
ReplyDeleteThis process reminded my of "tweeting" An art which I am pushing myself to explore. Restricting the essence of thought into a certain number of words is ...invigorating. Does an ellipsis count?
Good Morning Fellow Cohort 6 Friends: I am Cheree McKean and the math coach at Rancho Minerva Middle School in Vista Unified School District. My research interests have led me to examine how Transformational Leadership and Trust Cultivate Teacher Leaders. I am looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday. - Cheree
ReplyDeleteHello everybody! I am Susan Glassett. I work, as does Jeff and Joel, at the Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS). My dissertation is currently titled “Real Alternative? A Mixed Method Examination of Student Experiences in an Alternative School”. I am defending my proposal on October 18 (YEA!) at CSUSM. I can’t wait to see everyone – we will miss you Domenica – this Saturday . It should be fun.
ReplyDeleteHello. I am Garry Dillard. I work at Mountain Empire High school as a high school Spanish teacher, ELD Coordinator, site translator, and football, wrestling, and track and field coach for the school. My dissertation topic is the impact of the coach as a mentor on a high school athlete.
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My name is Katherline "Kathie" Hardie and for the past four years I have been the Executive Director of my church's nonprofit, Bayview Charities. Previously, I worked 27 years for AT&T, ending my career there as a lobbyist and contributions manager. I have very limited experience as a classroom instructor. My organization operates the "Primetime" before and after school program for the charter school on our campus. My dissertation topic is "Culturally Relevant Pedagogy: A Strategy for Closing the Achievement Gap for African American Students".
ReplyDeleteMy name is Patricia "Patty" Gil. I am an associate or vice principal for the Chula Vista Elementary School District-McMillin Elementary. My dissertation topic is in the area of Latino Parent Involvement and how it impacts the language aquisition of English Learners in English only settings. I am currently expecting my first baby and hope to be there for our first few classes. My due date is October 3rd so anything can happen.
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ReplyDeleteAna Dowey and family are celebrating Erik Dowey's 17th birthday. He is a 6 foot tall, half caucasian half Hispanic handsome boy. He surfs all the time and want to be a fireman one day just like his dad.
Hey Ana, congratulations, and I really like your blog background. I have definitely found a new way of procrastinating with blogger...
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ReplyDeleteI am learning how to use it and it is difficult! Ana Dowey
Hello,
ReplyDeleteAre we supposed to respond to a Blog Question from "Culturally Proficient Leadership" before our next meeting?
Continued from the previous blog....
ReplyDeleteIf so, my questions are, (addressing my peers in the JDP cohort)
1. Where does your journey begin?
2. What fundamental change do you believe should occur in an educators' teaching practice within your district or school to impact a generation of poverty?
3. How is the "power of definition" revealed within your organization?
4. Define the elements you find within yourself (the mirror of your interior) which help to meet the needs of those with whom you work.
Regards,
Rebekah
Rebekah,
ReplyDeleteWe will post all of the blog questions on Thursday. We will discuss the procedure tonight.
peace,
jeff
Hi, I'm Beverly Prange. I work as an administrator in the Migrant Education Program at SDCOE. My dissertation is about Latino students who are the first in their families to graduate high school and attend college. I am exploring their experiences of supportive relationships with educators during high school, and the role educator empathy may play in those relationships.
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