Engagement in Learning Agenda

Educational trends come and go. It is the task of the instructional leader to decide what tend will work best for his or her school. The instructional leader should be knowledgeable about educational trends and their rates of success, identify any gaps in the research, and the cost. The cost is not only a reference to financial obligations. Cost also refers to the level of commitment from the faculty and students. No educational trend will be successful if teachers and students do not support the program.

Education is big business. Many educational resource companies are constantly developing new ideas and technologies that will revolutionize education. It is the responsibility of the instructional leader to determine which new trend will complement the school’s vision. The instructional leader needs to consider if the trend will reinforce the short and long-term goals of the school. The instructional leader should seek the input of teachers. This is an essential step in the process, since teacher will be the individuals responsible for implementing the new trend.

The instructional leader also needs to be aware of the financial obligations that may be attached to educational trends. What will be the cost to maintain the trend, what additional resources may be required from year to year, and what type of support is available also need to be considered. Once all of these things have been considered and a choice has been made, the instructional leader needs to make a commitment to the educational trend and be its biggest supporter. A full support plan also needs to be in place for teachers. The instructional leader needs to ensure the educational trend is being implemented how it is designed, provide feedback o...

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