1. Supervisory Skills and Teacher Leadership Strong supervisory and leadership skills can achieve happiness and success as a teacher. By: Andria Howard

2. A classroom is a group of learners.Generally speaking, learning groups have at least two basic objectives: to complete learning tasks; to maintain positive and effective relationships among group members. Leadership consists of actions that help the group to complete its tasks successfully and maintain effective working relationships among its members.For any classroom to be successful, both task-leadership actions and group maintenance must be provided by the teacher. Supervisory Skills and Leadership in the Classroom

3. Enhancement – Asking yourself, “How can I improve my surroundings to better my students and myself?” Willing to put in additional time before or after school. Cooperation – Willing to work with other teachers, administration, and staff to share ideas, locate new helpful resources, and plan beneficial events/trips for the students. Two Major Concerns of a Leader

4. Communicate Clearly communicate ideas and feelings. Make verbal and nonverbal messages congruent with each other. Listen beyond words -- that is to be aware of nonverbal messages and behavior. Build and maintain trust Acceptance and support are essential in building and maintaining trust. Acceptance is communicating to others that you have high regard for them. Support is communicating to others that you recognize their strengths and believe they are capable of productively managing their situation. Manage Conflict Approach controversy from a problem-solving perspective Leaders must be able to;

5. They have plans, goals, and vision. They dress for success. They subscribe and read professional literature Their success earns them respect They have power and are in control Have a great future because he or she is oriented toward a career What are characteristics of a Leader?

6. Deciders become victims because they allow others to make their decisions for them. Many teachers are victims because they adapt to the negative environment in the school. Example; No teachers in your hall stand on their door to greet the students, so you don’t either. The result is the students suffer and the teacher is not maximizing his or her potential. LEADERS CHOOSEWORKERS DECIDE

7. Leaders choose to take responsibility and accountability for his or her own choices. To choose means to accept the consequences that accompany my choice. If it fails, blame me. But if it succeeds, reward me. LEADERS CHOOSE, NOT DECIDE

8. How can good supervisory and leadership skills affect your students? Why are supervisory and leadership skills necessary as an educator? How can these skills affect your overall quality of life? Discussion Questions

9. Good supervisory and leadership skills cause educators to strive for excellence and seek great achievements. “ Some people go through life adding years to their life. Others go through life adding life to their years.”( First Days of School, pg. 281) If your actions inspire others to dream more,learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ( John Quincy Adams) Conclusion