NJY Thrive Reflection

In knowledge building. I thought is is easy for teacher to discuss verbally followed by keying in what they understand from the verbal discussion. Today, when ask how the T&L framework can be used? They perfer to do it on the own with verbal discussion. Interesting.  Good that clarification made about the meaning of discursive practice and how the progress can be repreated and does it has to be the whole process. So the interaction is between me and the participant rather than among the participant. 

Taking the lens of a researcher, a visionary leader keeps talking. How one talks and the content he uses can quickly change the school's tone. A leader has a strong belief in something and he peaches consistently. This strong belief about something is reinforced by 20 years of principalship. What works and does not work. Respect and sincerity can be seen. Changes are meaningful. People will work hard and follow. To me, content is not new but the sincerity is felt. The attempt to unpack and make things easy to understand is important. If teachers can relate to what a principal says, the words get repeated in the classroom. Don't disqualify yourself, we are here with you. Another interesting phenomenon is the wearing of the tie. There is no need for discussion and there is no need for explanation. We know why it is important for all gentle and ladies to dress up. The students see the change. With more recess breaks, the students see it. It has been wise to make changes that care ...