Leadership
Give one example of how can you show appreciation using the language “Words of Affirmation”.
Possible answers:
A handwritten note, thank the individual for a job well done during a team meeting, etc.
Describe one way that citizenship can be shown by students in Athenaeum.
Possible answers:
Take care of equipment and supplies
Clean up after oneself
Help clean up after others
True or False: We tend to show appreciation to others using our own primary language of appreciation.
True. We tend to “speak our own language” but this may not be especially meaningful to others if they have a different language of appreciation.
Describe the Teach Like A Champion technique, “Circulate”.
The teacher moves around the classroom in order to engage students and hold them accountable.
Describe delegation
When a person or group is assigned a specific task. When a boss assigns tasks to his employees, this is an example of delegation.
True or False: According to the article, “Coaching”, the primary purpose of observation is to judge the quality of teachers.
False. The primary goal is to find the most effective ways to coach them.
Describe one way that humility can be shown by students in Athenaeum.
Possible answers:
Let others go first
Be a “good sport”
Admit when you make a mistake
List 3 things you will see in an Athenaeum program that is “sunny” AND list 3 things you will see in a program that is “stormy”.
Sunny: Positive atmosphere, everyone works well together, accepting of constructive feedback, teamwork, organized, children are engaged, staff are engaged, low number of significant events
Stormy: Negative atmosphere, absent and tardy staff, disorganized, children are disengaged, staff are disengaged, many significant events, not meeting enrollment goals
Describe the Teach Like A Champion technique, “Threshold”.
By greeting students at the physical threshold of the classroom, the teacher can set expectations before a lesson or activity has even begun. The teacher addresses the students by name.
The process of looking at yourself, your life, and your experiences is called?
Self-Reflection
True or False: According to “Coaching”, after an observation, a leader will give immediate feedback that includes five to six action steps related to important areas for growth.
False. You should give just one to two actions steps. We learn best when we can focus on one piece of feedback at a time. Giving less, more often, maximizes teacher development.
Name the Great Hearts Core Values.
Team Player, Passionately Committed, Servant's Heart
According to “Setting Boundaries with Your Employees”, what is one way that you can create boundaries and ensure conversations don’t get too personal?
Describe the Teach Like A Champion technique, “Cold Call”.
The teacher calls on students regardless of whether or not they've raised their hand. This is not a discipline strategy for students who are off task, instead it keeps students from drifting off task in the first place.
Emperor Hadrian’s Athenaeum was located in which European city?
Rome
Name at least 4 of the 5 languages of appreciation.
According to Love and Logic Module 1, the best way to end arguing involves two steps:
Give an example of a Love and Logic one-liner.
I respect you too much to argue with you.
According to "Group Development", during the norming stage of group development, conflict can arise on teams. How can this be dealt with to ensure healthy group development?
The problem should be addressed right away. The team leader is accountable for the situation. The team and team leader is willing to do whatever it takes to turn things around.
Describe the Teach Like A Champion technique, “No Opt Out”.
The teacher requires everyone to participate and apply themselves. The teacher does not accept “I don’t know”.
Name three things that are stored in the Parent Communication Binder.
Possible Answers:
Late fee forms
Snack/lunch fee forms
Late fee log
Parent communication logs
Record of Parent Meeting form
One way to show appreciation for someone using the language "Acts of Service" is to help the person complete one of their tasks or projects. Before jumping in to help you should ___________.
Possible answers:
Ask before you help
Check your attitude
Do it their way
Be sure you can complete what you start
Module 2 of Love and Logic refers to “plugging the holes”. What does this mean?
Students will always attempt to find loopholes. We should account for them ahead of time and plan accordingly.
According to "The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace", when relationships are not nurtured by a sense of appreciation, the results are predictable. The book described 4 possible results, describe 1.
Describe the Teach Like A Champion technique, “Sweat the Details”.
Every detail matters. If we create order, students will receive the message that disruptions are not permitted. Clean up clutter, keep areas tidy, and you will decrease the likelihood that students see disruption as an option.
What is a delayed consequence and why would a teacher use one?
A consequence that is given after a brief period of time has passed.
This gives the teacher time to react calmly, choose a logical consequence, and actually follow through with the consequence.
If a teacher gives a consequence in haste, and does not follow through, the student learns that the teacher does not do what she says she will, undermining classroom management and relationship building.