Roles-of-Administrators-Teachers-and-Students-in-Promoting-Schools-as-Agents.pptx

Roles-of-Administrators-Teachers-and-Students-in-Promoting-Schools-as-Agents.pptx

1. Roles of Administrators, Teachers, and Students in Promoting Schools as Agents of Social Changes and Transformation Module 3 GRACE L. NEGRETE, PhD. Associate Professor I Republic of the Philippines CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE Calabanga | Pasacao | Pili | Sipocot

2. Leadership and collaboration are essential elements to ensuring success in all education endeavors . The kind of leadership that school administrators provides could inspire teachers, staffs, and other school personnel to pursue important education goals, which could be translated in the successful achievements of students in their studies. When we speak of leadership, we mean effective leadership that pushes more innovations in a creative organizational environment. And when we talk of collaboration, it should be meaningful and constructive that allows creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making. Thus it is important to understand what drives effective leadership and meaningful collaboration in shools.

3. Role of Administrators in Social Change and Transformation Visionary Leadership. Administrators set the tone for an inclusive, progressive, and socially responsible school environment. They establish policies that support social change, equity, and diversity. Policy Implementation. Ensure that educational policies align with national and global development goals . Promote programs that foster sustainability, gender equality, and community engagement. Resource Allocation. Provide funding and support for educational programs that address social issues . Invest in teacher training, student services, and community outreach projects .

4. Strengthening Community Ties. Build partnerships with local communities, government agencies, and NGOs. Encourage projects that address real-world social challenges such as poverty, environmental issues, and inequality. Championing Innovation. Implement technology-driven learning to prepare students for the modern world . Support research and development to improve teaching methodologies .

5. Role of Teachers in Social Change and Transformation Educating for Awareness and Action. Integrate real-world social issues into classroom discussions . Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address social challenges. Modeling Social Responsibility. Teachers serve as role models by practicing ethical behavior, tolerance, and empathy . Promote respect for cultural diversity and inclusivity in the learning environment. Facilitating Active Citizenship. Encourage students to engage in civic responsibilities like voting awareness and volunteerism . Organize outreach programs that involve students in community service and advocacy .

6. Role of Teachers in Social Change and Transformation Adapting Teaching Strategies. Use differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learning needs . Apply learner-centered approaches to foster engagement and social responsibility. Lifelong Learning and Professional Growth. Stay updated on modern teaching methodologies and social issues . Collaborate with fellow educators to create innovative and relevant learning experiences.

7. Role of Students in Social Change and Transformation Active Participation in Learning. Engage in discussions about social issues and propose solutions . Utilize knowledge gained from school to contribute to societal development. Leadership and Advocacy. Take initiative in student organizations promoting social awareness and change . Participate in campaigns, forums, and movements addressing societal challenges. Peer Influence and Collaboration. Promote inclusivity and respect among classmates . Encourage peers to engage in productive and socially responsible activities .

8. Role of Students in Social Change and Transformation Volunteering and Community Engagement. Join community service projects and outreach programs . Actively participate in school initiatives promoting sustainability and social justice. Digital Responsibility and Innovation. Use social media and digital platforms responsibly to spread awareness about social causes . Engage in technology-driven solutions to address real-world problems .

9. Several strategies that leaders in school could do to be effective in complex times : Educational leaders must be guided by moral purpose . Moral purpose is about making a positive difference in the lives of students and striving to improve the quality working relationship in the school. It is essential for leaders to understand the change process . Any form of changes in school or in the whole education system is not easy. All stakeholders must understand the change that is going to happen and be guided in the process. It is essential to understand that opposition, discontentment, discouragement, negative feedbacks, is natural when undergoing some changes. An effective leader is a coach, a mentor, and a teacher in the change process.

10. It is essential to build relationships. If relationships are improved, things will surely get better. Thus leaders must be consummate relationship builder within the school with teachers, staff, and students, and between the school and with all stakeholders. Effective leaders constantly foster purposeful interaction and communication. Leaders must commit to knowledge creation and sharing . School leaders should commit themselves constantly in generating and increasing knowledge inside and outside the school organization. They also share vital information to all teachers, staff, and stakeholders .

11.   Effective leaders seek coherence in everything they do . This is difficult considering the issues, problems, and demands that schools and the total education system are facing. However, ensuring coherence is important by constantly following logic and rationale thinking in making decisions, being guided by the school values and philosophy, and being scientific and systematic in conducting business in school.

12. There are other strategies that administrators, teachers, and other personnel can do to ensure success of the school . Strong principal leadership – the principal plays a vital role in the school. The principal ensures that all educational goals, targets, and plans set by the school and by the Department of Education should be implemented effectively. Setting high expectations for students’ achievement – the business of the school is to ensure that all students should be successful in their students; ensuring that all curriculum competencies should be mastered by the students and this is measured by the assessment of their learning performance .

13. Empowerment and providing positive support to teachers – teachers need to be empowered in making decisions for their classes and in the subjects they teach. Trust and support for teachers are important morale boasters that drive teachers to do more innovations in their classes. Creating a clear vision and mission – any administrator should help the school community to create a clear vision and a great sense of mission. This sets the foundation of good leadership – a vision and mission that is shared by all members of the school community. Monitoring students’ progress and teachers’ performance – effective school leaders regularly monitor students’ progress and evaluate teachers’ performance. This means providing instructional leadership is important .

14.   Establishing a positive school climate – ensuring transparency, integrity, and honesty in all school transactions, establishing clear standards to follow, could do this exercising fairness, and supporting professional growth of teachers and staffs. Establishing linkages and collaboration with parents, community, and all stakeholders – there is an old African proverb that says “it takes a village to educate a child” which simply means that ensuring support and participation of all stakeholders in every school activities and encouraging parents to have active role in the education of their children are essential.

15.   Summary The role of the school is an agent of social change is important. Schools mold the minds and character of the students. Some important principles in this chapter are the following: A school is not just a place for learning. It is a community if people committed to develop human potentials with a goal of attaining positive social transformation. The school as community is characterized by formal and informal systems. Schools need to respond to various challenges and social changes. Every member of the school community plays and essential role in attaining the goals of the school .

16.   Every member of the school community plays and essential role in attaining the goals of the school. Commitment to academic excellence coupled with deep devotion to contribute to the development if the community is essential for schools . Operational excellence and organization excellence are essential in attaining the goals of schools . Schools need to be relevant and responsive to the needs of the society . The school curriculum and all educational programs need to evolve with the different changes and challenges happening in the society . Effective principal leadership is needed . Teacher leadership is essential in schools .

17.   Empowerment if administrators and teachers is important in developing innovations . Innovative behavior and creativity are essential in fulfilling the role of school agents of social changes and transformation . The school culture must be positive . A school’s bureaucratic structure must be rationalized to serve the interest of the whole school.

18.   Performance Task: School as an Agent of Social Change and Transformation   Title : "Be the Change: Advocating Social Transformation in Schools" Objective : Students will demonstrate their understanding of the roles of administrators, teachers, and students in promoting social change by creating a community-based advocacy project that addresses a social issue within the school or local community. Task : Develop and present a project that highlights the role of administrators, teachers, and students in addressing a specific social issue (e.g., environmental sustainability, anti-bullying, gender equality, poverty alleviation, mental health awareness). Creative Presentation – Present your project through one of the following Digital Poster or Infographic

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