Aligning the curriculum, common assessments, pacing guides, national standards...all of these topics are part of every teacher and Principal's daily lives. Unfortunately, it has sparked my internal issues of being an absolute control freak.
Yes, it's true. I like to be in control. I like to tell my husband what to do and how to do it. I like to be able to have my son quiver with fear by just giving him that mom look (although I don't have that down like my mother did). I like when things go exactly as I have planned. I don't fly because I don't have control of the plane. Yes, I am a psychiatrist's nightmare.
Why do I mention this? Well, with all of the accountability issues, researched based ways to improve student achievement, I have been having a hard time keeping things in check! How can I ensure that I organize and "control" what happens in the school while still allowing those creative, artsy fartsy types the freedom they need to thrive. Can we all coexist?
Research tells me to keep doing what I'm doing. Some of my teachers are yelling, "STOP!" Is there a good balance between the two? If you have ideas let me know. I need to save some co-pay money!
You are not alone! Does this also mean you are as poor as I am at delegating?! I keep working on it, but it does come down to being a control freak and feeling guilty giving the task to someone else.
ReplyDeleteAdvice? I have none! I'll keep checking to see if someone offers you any!
Jessica
I am VERY poor at delegating. I always think it is easier to do it myself then take the time to explain to someone else. I also don't want to inconvenience anyone else. It's a good thing I like my job!
ReplyDeleteI remember a professor saying that you need to treat delegating like you teach. Make sure that you thoroughly explain it, give expectations and follow up to monitor/adjust as needed (for example not wait until it's not done yet or done wrong, check after a certain amount of time to check the status/progress and reexplain if necessary).
ReplyDeleteDo I follow that? Nope. But it sounds like very good advice!