This month, we have been focusing on the first dimension of teacher credibility: TRUST. We know that trust among teacher/student, teacher/teacher and teacher/principal is necessary for the best learning to occur. Annette Baier, a New Zealand philosopher, says there are 5 elements that are important to build trust in our culture:
Benevolence: Assurance that others will not exploit one's vulnerability or take advantage when they opportunity is available
Honesty: People of character, integrity and authenticity
Openness: Openness signals reciprocal of trust
Reliability: Consistency of behavior and knowing what to expect from others
Competency: The ability to perform as expected and according to standards appropriate to the task at hand
Trevor Muir posted this YouTube video on his Facebook page this week. It is a PERFECT example of what authenticity and trust can bring to the culture of the classroom.
Don't forget to turn your BINGO card in by Wednesday for another round of drawings!!!
Important Information:
Leaders of Learning - Thanks to those of you who were willing to be vulnerable and give the Leaders of Learning a try! I think you will find it to be a great Professional Development Opportunity. Just a reminder we will meet from 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. this Wednesday, December 15th in the high school library. See you there!
Lunch and Learn - This Wednesday, December 15th from 11:00 - 1:30 we will be hosting a Lunch and Learn in the Engineering Department for several state and local government representatives. We are excited about the opportunity to share the great work of our students and school. I will send a list of students who are involved in the next day or so for attendance purposes.
Faculty Meeting - We will have a faculty meeting on Tuesday morning at 7:25 a.m. For this meetings, we will be debriefing the lockdown situation we had last week and having a little Holiday Team Building. For this meeting, we are inviting assistants if they are interested. It is voluntary for assistants, but if you want to listen to the debrief, you are welcome to come in and do that. We will have breakfast!
Holiday Cheer: The student council developed a list of Dress-Up Days to help spread Holiday Cheer this week! Phil is also planning to have hot chocolate available to students on Friday. (He will send some details for this in the next few days.)
Monday: Holiday Pajamas
Tuesday: Santa Hats, Reindeer Ears and Christmas Socks
Wednesday: Red (for Ed) and Green (for PC)
Thursday: Grinches vs. the Whoville Who's
Friday: Ugly Christmas Sweater/Hot Chocolate
Other Dates:
December 22nd - Christmas Lunch - Merry Christmas from the High School Office
- House Competition 6th & 7th periods
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