You were superb leaders in this lesson with 9M!!
However,I attribute this successful leadership,in part to the collaborative way you planned the lesson the day before. Collaboratively,you worked as a competent and committed group of individuals to:- Group yourselves into leadership 'teams' of three,ensuring that each team had at least,one person who knew the skills of the sport well.
- You had used the class list to divide the students into three teams,which saved time and ensured each student knew they 'belonged'(inclusiveness) from the very start.
- Each of you knew you had a part to play in leading your group to enjoyment and learning in the lesson(individual responsibility) so could step up to that task/role without hesitation.
The consequence of such clear preparation you were able to work together toward your collective vision (involvement, contribution) In effect,I witnessed interdependence
I saw/heard:
- Two of you get the gear
- One person call the whole class and explain who you were and what you were planning to do
- One person initiate the naming of teams,after the three team leaders introduced themselves.
- How you gathered your learners together immediately in their teams and got them moving whilst you learnt their names (using various methods) which is great for establishing relationships.
- Whilst one person communicated the drills, the two other leaders supported the drills by demonstrating and giving individual feedback and feed forward to learners.
From beginning to end the lesson was 'packed' with wonderful interactions which captivated your followers and kept them (happily) engaged in learning. I was so proud of each and everyone of you!!!!
So, now what I would like from you is considered reflections on the following:
- What interpersonal skills did you utilise over the course of the lesson?
- Which 'style(s) did you use and why?
- What philosophies/principles are you developing regarding leadership?
1) Since I didn’t know the game and the exercises so well and my shy personality doesn’t help in situations like these, I wasn’t very helpful. For this reason I want to apologize to Ngawaiora and Whitiora. I tried to be helpful but I don’t think that this happened. During the lessons I listened to their instructions and tried to do my best. So I wasn’t really a leader. My role was more like the year 9 students. The skills that I used are improvisation, physical skills, and understanding.
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3)I think that a leader should have a lot of principles. He should be able to listen to and consider every opinion without dismissing or accepting them. He should think about the best for team and not only for himself. And most of all he should know how to handle every situation.
This is awesome way of sharing and asking questions to your students!
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