Sunday, March 25, 2012

Monday, March 19, 2012

Mar. 19-23

List and display your top 5 strengths outside your classroom!

Monday, February 27, 2012

Feb. 27-Mar. 9

Now that you have had time to take the StrengthsFinder survey, what do you think?  Were you surprised by your results?  Be sure to post your strengths outside your classroom door.

As you take the next couple of weeks to read chapter 4, take time to not only understand your own strengths and what role they play for you and your students, but also get "reacquainted" with your colleagues as you peruse their strengths.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Feb. 20-24

Take the StrengthsFinder assessment at sf1.strengthsfinder.com.  It will be interesting to see the variety of strengths that make up your team! 

Monday, February 6, 2012

Feb. 6-10

In chapter 2 we learned that talents aren't necessarily abilities, nor are they strengths.  They are an aspect of one's psychology and personality.  Strengths are based on our talents, but also involve skill and knowledge.  "It's only when talent, knowledge, and skill are combined that they become a strength" (p. 56).

What is a strength you feel you possess, and how is that strength underscored by your talent, knowledge, and skills?

What did you find most intriguing about chapter 2?

Monday, January 30, 2012

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Jan. 23-27

Think back to that person whom you consider to be the best teacher you ever had.

How do you remember that teacher?  What kind of influence do you feel that teacher had on your learning?  Why do you think you still remember him/her?

Saturday, January 14, 2012

January 16-20

Take this week to read chapter 1. Remember to hold off on taking the StrengthsFinder assessment until after chapter 3.

Have you thought about what your strengths might be?  Might your strengths be:

achiever           communication     discipline     individualization     responsibility
activator          competition           empathy       input                         restorative
adaptability     connectedness       focus            intellection               self-assurance
analytical        consistency           futuristic       learner                      significance
arranger          context                  harmony       maximizer                strategic
belief              deliberative           ideation         positivity                  woo
command       developer              includer         relator

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

What Do Great Teachers Do Differently?

What makes or breaks a great teacher? We've probably all asked ourselves this question at one time or another.  Great teachers do not seem to be defined by any particular teaching style, methodology, or approach.  So, join us on a journey through Teach With Your Strengths by Rosanne Liesveld and Jo Ann Miller to discover how we can all uncover the great teacher within!