Nurturing Effective Schools as we return to Face to Face after Covid-19 lockdowns

1. Nurturing
Effective
Schools
• Dr. Michele Pinnock
• Regional Director Educational Services
• Ministry of Education, Youth & Information

3. Education is a Human Right
The 2015 United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) have committed
to achieving inclusive and quality education
for all to promote lifelong learning by 2030.
This goal will be achieved by ensuring free
and equitable access to quality early
childhood education, and primary and
secondary schooling for all.

4. Understanding
this
VUCA Environment

5. V U C A
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6. Academic Year 2021/22

7. Seizing All The Opportunities in this
VUCA Environment

9. FINALLY?

10. DEPENDS ON MY VIEWPOINT!!!!

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12. PREPARING FOR
POSITIVE IMPACT:
Nuggets for the Journey
They are depending on us
to create their
Pathway for Excellence

13. Characteristics We Have At The Nurturing Effective
Schools Table

14. Our Goal as a Leader?
To Act in such a way as to Inspire
Others to
 Dream More,
 Learn More,
 Do More &
 Become More

15. We are Committing to
Walk the Walk …
and leave an Extraordinary Path for
Greatness

16. Nuggets for this Journey
COURAGEOUS
• Not fearful of failure
• Willing to learn from mistakes
• Comfortable with controversy
• I understand that Disagreement does not
mean betrayal

17. REFLECTIVE
• Always self- evaluating
• Strategically planning for the next step
• Subscription to Transparent Practice

18. WHO MATTERS MOST?
• OUR LEARNERS

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31. Leaders
inspire
others
GREAT LEADERS
INSPIRE OTHERS.

32. Leaders determine the climate of a
workplace
 Leaders are role models to their colleagues and
organization.
Their working style, principles and values determine the
culture that drives their organization’s behaviour.
 Leaders are Open and Inclusive
 Leaders are influenced by their Perception/ Beliefs/
Philosophy/Stereotypes
How leaders behave, and what they consider as the norm,
affects which kind of behaviours are enforced and
celebrated and which behaviours are punished.

33. Leaders set
the values of
a team
The values of leader are
mirrored in the organization.
If learning and self-improvement
are important to the leader, then
this will be a good foundation for
these values in the whole
organization, too.

34. Leaders Facilitate Team Building

35. Leaders Facilitate Team Building
 Every leader has an integral role in the formations of
the teams they work with.
 Whether you are consciously working on it or not,
your attitude and actions as a leader will significantly
influence team cohesion and the team spirit of the
people you work with.
 This comes through in small everyday actions, the way
you share responsibilities, the way you empower
colleagues, and the way you foster a cooperative work
environment as opposed to a competitive one.

36. Leaders Communicate Well
They are Excellent Listeners
 A leader has influence because of his/her
communication style and skill
 Leaders Must master the art of Active Listening.

37. Leaders Communicate Well
They are Excellent Listeners

38. Leaders are responsible for their
team communication
 Leaders are usually viewed as the parents of the organization. It is expected
from them that they take care of their people and make sure that proper
norms and rules are followed. One of the key areas where a leader has a
large influence is the style and amount of communication between people.

39. Relationships
Matters !

40. Relationships Matter!

41. Relationships Matter!
 Relationships can Make a Difference!
 Relationships make us who we are!
JAMES COMER states that no significant learning
can take place without a significant relationship.

42. Relationships Matters !
Getting it right can minimize conflict in schools
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43. Relationships Matter!
• Relationships Make a Difference!
• Relationships make us who we are!
JAMES COMER states that no significant
learning can take place without a
significant relationship.
In our daily life we only flourish and enjoy relationships
that are positive, those that are enriching.
As Supervisors Understand That

44. People matter and must feel belonged.
As Supervisors Understand That

45. BELONGING
Strive To Make People Feel Special
• Notice People; Be Polite
• Learn their names
CHEERS – You Want to Go where Everybody Knows Your Name

46. Relationships Matter!

47. if Relationships Matter …
• We must take precautions to Build and Preserve Relationships
• We have to diligently work within all stakeholders
• We must understand the need for
BELONGING and ENGAGEMENT
• It is Relationships that will create the context, the soil for Growth in a person

48. Relationships Matter …
Nurture a Culture of Relationship
• It is not what we do but who we are to our stakeholders –
Students/ Teachers/ Parents that count the most
We are called upon to
• Not find the ANSWER but be the ANSWER
The question is
• How can I be the answer ; How can I create the Relationship that will
stimulate this Growth?
Relationships Matter … the Implications

49. Nurturing
Effective
Schools
• Dr. Michele Pinnock
• Regional Director Educational Services
• Ministry of Education, Youth & Information

50. Who are Our Partners in Education ?
LEARNER
Parent/ Family/
Home
School
Community Church
Society - Culture/ Norms/
History
Peers/
Friends

51. What is Education?
Education is the transmission and application of skills,
knowledge, attitudes and values in order to add value to society.
Education must be Relevant,Timeless, Fit For Purpose.
Education:
difficult & important should be
fun and stimulating

52. Purpose of Education
Education has been established as integral to the development
of a just and prosperous society.
It has a number of roles including that of preparing students for
active roles in society, matching their skills and needs to those of
society.

53. What’s Our Context?
Who Do We Serve?
OUR CONTEXT
1. Know those we seek to Serve
2. Know the purpose for which we seek to educate
3. Know the Era in which we educate (frame of reference)
4. Be aware of what the future demands

54. Who are we educating:
2000 to present: New Silent Generation or Generation Z.
1980 to 2000: Millennials or Generation Y.
1965 to 1979: Thirteeners or Generation X.
1946 to 1964: Baby Boomers.
1925 to 1945: Silent Generation.
1900 to 1924: G.I. Generation.

55. Generation Z Z

56. Characteristics of
The Alpha Generation Generation Z
1. They hate the sharing economy.
2. They are very mobile, except when
they're stationary.
3. They don't care about privacy.
4. They don't play by the rules.
5. They break free of any boundaries.
8. They avoid organized religion.
9. They are reinventing wearables.
12. They live in the moment.
13. They're constantly changing.
1. Their media consumption habits differ from
previous generations—even millennials.
2. They prefer cool products over cool
experiences.
3. Entrepreneurial and tech-savvy are two
Generation Z characteristics.
4. They respond to edgy campaigns.
5. They want to co-create culture—and they do.
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Oldest Age
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57. UnderstandingOurContext:
Whoareyouworkingwith?
Whoareyouserving?
Millennials or Gen Y: Born
1977 – 1995
(23 to 41 years)
Generation X:
Born 1965 – 1976
(42 to 53 years)
Baby Boomers: Born
1946 – 1964
(54 to 72 years)
Tech-Savvy Individualistic Strong work ethic
Family-Centric Technologically Adept Self-Assured
Achievement-Oriented Flexible Competitive
Team-Oriented Values Work/Life Balance Goal-centric
Craves Attention Resourceful
Is Prone to Job-Hopping Mentally focused
Team oriented
Disciplined

58. Past Present Future

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PAST PRESENT FUTURE
Time is not waiting!!!
1. Let Stand in the Future &
2. Make decisions in our
Present
3. Based on our Past
Experiences – Failures &
Accomplishments

60. Fast Food Culture
The 4th Industrial Revolution being bombarded by:
- High level technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Nanotechnology
- Cloud Technology
- Big Idea
- Bit Coin-Cyber currency
- Porous borders
- Remote services
- Online Education
PRESENT & FUTURE
CONTEXT

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• The paradigm of the machine is, ironically, what we held on to for so long.
The factory model of education, for instance, is a macro version of a machine.
Input, process, predictable output. If parts fail, replace them. Build a better
machine, but make sure it does the same thing.
• That’s what Kodak thought until they went bust after digital cameras became
the choice of the pre-selfie generations.
• So our paradigm of a predictable, linear process called school gave us
certainty about jobs and futures. And this paradigm is no longer what guides
our schools.
• We are awakening to the VUCA world, and we are asking ourselves if the
children in our schools will be ready.

63. An Educated Person is…
Agile in Mind and Body
Flexible
Open-minded
Able to Embrace Change
Highly qualified

64. 13Essential21stCenturySkillsfor
Today’sStudents
 Collaboration and teamwork  Student Leadership
 Creativity and imagination  Civic literacy and citizenship
 Critical thinking  Oral and written
communication skills
 Problem solving  Social responsibility and ethics
 Flexibility and adaptability  Technology Literacy
 Global and cultural awareness  Initiative
 Information literacy

66. Understanding Our Influence

67. CURRENTSTATUS

68. Seven Categories of Learning Gaps
Knowledge Gaps - A lack of information
Skill Gaps - A lack of practice
Social Gaps - A lack of social skills
Motivation Gaps - A lack of motivation / incentive / reasons
Values & Attitude Gaps- care; respect; honesty
Environment Gaps - A lack of a supportive environment
Communication Gaps - A lack of clear communication

69. • TRUST
• RESPECT
• COLLABORATION
• COMMUNICATION
• HONESTY
WeMUSTHeighten

70. • Provide opportunity for vision casting
–future
• Provide options- Learner Control,
Flexibility
• Nurture Self Discipline
• Enhance problem solving skills
• Provide timely feedback
• Help them to reframe mistakes
• Celebrate stepping stones
WhatcanwedotoHeighten
InterestAmongStudents?

71. Howdowegetall
Stakeholderstoseethe
OPPORTUNITIES
duringthis
VUCAEnvironment
• Administrators
• Support Staff
• Teachers
• Parents
• STUDENTS

72. TheImpactofCovid-19
OnSchoolingandEducation
• Covid-19 has exposed us by revealing the cracks
and weaknesses in our system
• We must use COVID-19 as the catalyst to respond
to this VUCA environment
• It is an opportunity to integrate ourselves in the
renaissance as education will ultimately be the key
to assist us in navigating the uncertainty of the
future.

73. Integration of
Technology Determine Purpose
-What do you hope to achieve by integrating technology?
 Make lessons more accessible to students – 24hrs
 Increase interactivity
 Deepen Understanding
 Personalize Learning
 Develop 21st Century Skills – 4Cs –collaboration/
creativity/critical thinking/ communication
 Teach Digital Literacy
 Build Metacognition
 Enhance competence- build self-confidence
 Provide Authentic Learning Experience

74. WILL YOU GIVE THEM A CHANCE
TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE?
They are depending on us
to create their
Pathway for Excellence

75. Uncertainty & Change
is our new normal
Education is critical to
Successfully Navigate the
Future
Effective Leadership in
Education is pivotal

76. HOWSHOULDWE RESPOND?

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Implications
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78. Re-Imagining
Re-Imaging
What Must We Do?

79. Make Education
and Schooling
Attractive
Engagement
through
Partnership
Ensure Students’
Physiological
Needs Are Met
Empower Parents
Improved
Resources for
Teachers
Embracing
Community for
Sustained Growth
& Empowerment
High Quality
Leadership
PILLARS FOR REIMAGING SCHOOLS

80. Make
Education & Schooling
Attractive
Relevance - Show Connections/
Interrelations
Create Opportunities for Exploring –
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Acknowledge and Value Student Interest –
Student Centered Approach
Cater for the Generation Z students
Encourage Entrepreneurial skills

81. Engagement through
Partnerships
Ensure Engagement at the 3 levels
• Behavioural
• Emotional
• Cognitive

82. Ensure Students’
Physiological Needs Are Met
• Through Networking Satisfy the
Physiological Needs
• Food & Water -Nutrition
• Sleep
• Warmth – Clothes
• Oxygen /Air – Ventilation
What systems can be put in place ?

83. Empower Parents
Principal must
• Hold High Expectations
• Respect and Love
• Build Trust
• Create Opportunities for Capacity
Building
• Parenting
• Personal Development
• Assisting with Homework
• Create Empowerment Sessions
• Advise – Nuggets for the Journey
• Counselling
• Testimonials

84. Improved
Resources for
Teachers
• Nurture a Positive Psychosocial Ethos
• Each Staff member feels like they Belong
• Value each persons Strengths
• Emphasis on Relationships
• Acknowledge and Celebrate Accomplishments
• Not just milestones/ Publicly
• Nurture a Culture of Being More
• Confidence/High Expectations Positive Growth Mindset
• Positive Growth Mindset
• Create Opportunities for Teachers to Build
Capacity
• Personal Development
• Professional Development
• Establish Norms for Collective Responsibility
and Accountability

85. Embracing
Community for
Sustained Growth
& Empowerment
• Visionary Leadership – Buy-in
• Capable of Communicating with all
• Believes In and Holds High Expectations of
Community
• Develops Systems to Build Relationships (Humble)
• Able to Engage in the Process of Building TRUST
• Consistent and Persevering
• Resilient and Committed to the Dream

86. High Quality
Leadership
• Visionary
• Excellent Communicator
• Culture Sensitive Educator
• Trustworthy - Reliable, Honest, Fair,
• Empathetic and Caring - Mercy
• Excellent Teacher – able to Demonstrate what
is expected
• Excellent Learner – Teachable; life-long learner
• Values All Stakeholders & Holds High
Expectations
• Accountable

87. PILLARS FOR RE-IMAGING SCHOOLS
Make Education
and Schooling
Attractive
Engagement
through
Partnership
Ensure Students’
Physiological
Needs Are Met
Empower Parents
Improved
Resources for
Teachers
Embracing
Community for
Sustained Growth
& Empowerment
High Quality
Leadership

88. NUGGETS FOR THE JOURNEY
• IMAGE –Tells a Story
• Relationships Matter – Nurture them
• Culture Sensitive – Understanding Context & Culture
• Engagement
• Data Driven Decision Making- Performance & VALUES &
ATTITUDE
• GATHER INFORMATION
• Active Listening – Leaders eat Last
• Communicating – Connected and Connecting
• See the big Picture
• PAST PRESENT FUTURE
• Humble yourself and have MERCY

89. I Thank You
Education is the most powerful
weapon which you can use to change
the world.

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This is no time to lose our minds
Let’s take care of ourselves as we care for others
Thanks for Being
A Part of the Solution

93. ThankYou

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