This program has been a huge eye opener into why growth mindset is so important. In trying new programs, platforms, and applying new learning about leadership, it can be a little intimidating to publish it out on the web within our portfolio without being fully confident in our abilities yet. I have learned from Daniel Pink (2012) that providing autonomy, mastery, and purpose to people to inspire and motivate them is a necessity as a leader. I have felt that I have gone above and beyond what I would have done if I had been only accomplishing what is on a rubric. This course has taught me that while rubrics do provide guidance and a framework for what is expected, sometimes that can put creativity to a halt and cause people to only do what they are asked and not think outside the box. I also learned this week about how important it is to start with the why, then the how, then the what (Sinek, 2011). I think sometimes I have gotten stuck with the lack of time we have as educators and been guilty of asking teachers to do things without fully establishing the why. I think that may be why that I have gotten some pushback as our campus has been implementing new things. As an instructional coach, I can see things from a bigger perspective so the why comes more naturally to me. When teachers are within the day to day of their own grade level, they may not be able to see the why as clearly. I also need to always be sure I am being an active listener so that I understand the obstacles that they can see more clearly.
As I continue to create my ePortfolio, I love that we are given the autonomy to really implement the COVA model. It is ours, so we get to make it exactly how it represents each of us the best. I have actually already made a copy of my ePortfolio and added in my resume and all of the professional learning that I have created at the district level and campus level. That one I used as I was applying for a position in my district. I didn't want all of that information to be public, which is why I made a copy and used it in a different way. It was very beneficial in showcasing my work and what I have been doing recently to help me get this position. When my colleagues gave just a piece of paper, having an ePortfolio and my Twitter account to speak for what I have done and believe, it helped me to stand out and to have support behind all that I expressed in my interview as my assets that I would bring to the position.
The most valuable thing I have learned in this class so far is that I have to build my portfolio in a way that showcases me. It doesn't need to be like anyone else's and it can change as I change. It doesn't have to ever stay the same. As I learn and grow, my ePortfolio should show that as well. It is completely ok to fail while creating this space for myself. That provides more opportunity for learning and growing throughout my Masters' program.
(2012). Daniel Pink: "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFlvor6ZHdY.
Sinek, S. (2011). How great leaders inspire action. TED. https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en.
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