Module Overview: This module focuses on two approaches to developing and implementing a vision. First (and primarily), participants will consider, develop and implement their own vision for professional learning. At the same time, participants will also consider the vision of their primary clientele, and oftentimes, this manifests itself in some way, within one's own vision for professional development. This is an exciting module that helps solidify one's own experiences in professional learning and how that has created the kind of professional learning opportunities each participant provides. Professional learning leaders are often placed into positions of leadership because they have innate qualities. This module helps articulate the background and research that supports those innate qualities. In addition, for those professional learning leaders that already have a clear vision, ensuring that vision is implemented with integrity is also a goal of this module. Source: Leading Edge Certification Professional Learning Leader course
Activity: Vision Presentation
Activity: Crafting Your Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals
Reflection: Reminder of what's important
I don't think my vision has changed. As a department, we have a guiding framework for the courses we design/facilitate, but we haven't really verbalized the vision, mission, etc. It was a good reminder for me about how important it is to put these things in writing and agree on it with the people in your school/department. I like the questions for each item:
These really helped me put everything into words. I wasn't able to meet with my department coordinator about these items, but I will. The professional learning we offer is in high demand in our district (finally). It has taken us several years to establish a reputation and show evidence of how our classes impact the classroom. I think having these four things solid and in a "pretty" format will only benefit us and hopefully convey our importance to the district.