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Motivating and Inspiring Teachers: The Educational Leader's Guide for Building Staff Morale, 2nd Edition
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Sections
« prev | next »- Why It All Works
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- The Importance of Trust
- Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory
- Comparison Other
- Group Norm
- Understanding Staff Dynamics
- Informal Teacher Leaders
- More Effective and Less Effective Principals
- Three Kinds of Teachers
- The Leadership of the Superstar
- Autonomy of the Superstar— An Important Ingredient of Success
- Teacher Leaders
- Finding Great Teachers
- Ask Questions All the Time
- Constantly Observe Teacher Skills on a Daily Basis
- Be Positive and Thankful
- Get Teachers Involved
- Have Teachers Organize Volunteers
- Observe Teacher Leaders
- Include Teachers in the Leadership of Staff Meetings
- Formal Teacher and/or Peer Coaches
- Special Education Teachers
- Literacy/Peer/Instructional Coach
- Specific Subject Matter Teachers
- Special Days and Events
- Literacy or Math Nights
- Presenting to New Teachers
- Ideas to Take Passions Outside the Classroom
- Physical and Health Education Teachers
- Special-Interest Literacy Teacher
- School Climate and Positive Reinforcement Counselor
- Showcasing Ideas of Special Academic Interest
- Showcasing Ideas of Nonacademic Special Interests
- Vertical and Horizontal Articulation Meetings
- Seasonal Activities in the Arts and Physical Education
- Leading Academic and Support Clubs
- Staff Activity and Club Days
- Local, District, State, and National Conference Presentations
- Celebrate, Celebrate, Celebrate!
- Raise the Praise, Minimize the Criticize
- Let’s Get Those Kids Lined Up!
- Everybody’s Been on a Diet
- Five Things That Help Praise Work
- Public Versus Private Praising
- Practicing the Praise
- My Uncle Larry
- Every Day in Every Way
- One for All and All for One—Building A Shared Vision
- Vision—A Guide to Success
- Vision—The Personal Side
- Motivating and Inspiring Teachers
- Vision—A Must for Each Teacher
- Vision—Let’s Grow One
- The Principal—The Vision Role Model
- Participative Management— Getting Everyone Involved
- Guided Goal Setting for Groups
- Share Your Successes!
- Hallmarks of Excellence
- Communication— It’s What You Say and How You Say It
- Perception— It’s What You Say and How They Took It
- Listening (The Key to Communication)
- Nonverbal Communication (It’s More Important Than You Think)
- Showing a Sincere Interest (There Is No Substitute for This)
- Feedback (The Breakfast of Champions)
- The Friday Focus— A Staff Memo That Works!
- Friday Focus—Developing a Staff Memo That Works
- The History of the Friday Focus
- Thinking Through the Logistics
- Getting Organized
- A Staff Development Tool
- The Circle of Influence
- Focusing on Morale
- Feel Free to Leave at 3:05— Have a Great Weekend
- General Tips and Guidelines
- Sharpening Your Focus
- The Focus Is on the Future
- The Power of the Quote
- Teacher Writing Prompts
- The Instructional Element
- Your Belief System on an Ongoing Basis
- Making a Difference Each Day
- Climate Can Make a Difference
- Teacher Climate
- How Can a Leader Affect Climate?
- Visibility
- Have Fun in the Cafeteria!
- Be Seen Where You’re Least Expected
- The “Extra” Extracurricular Activities
- Find Your Place in Classrooms
- Now Hear This! The Morning Announcements
- The Ultimate Birthday Treat!
- Knowledge of Teachers’ Strengths
- Let Them Know You Notice
- Let the Expert Be a Guide
- Growth of the Individual
- Showing Off Your School
- Communicating Through Special Committees
- Budget and School Accountability Committees
- Professional Development Committees
- School Promotion Committees
- Communicating with Parents
- Students’ Friday Folders
- Other Great Ways to Communicate with Parents
- Getting the Community Involved
- Special School Distinctions
- Leadership by Walking Around
- Finding the Time
- Using the Time
- The Gift of Time
- The Evaluation Process—Turning Painful into Positive
- Walking on Water
- Tell Me a Little Bit About
- The Professional Development Plan a Tool for Positive Growth
- Build Credibility First
- The Monthly Staff Meeting: From Drab to Dynamite
- Build an Agenda with the Staff
- Fun and Productive Meetings
- Stick to the Agenda and Timeline
- Always Start and Finish on a Positive Note
- Have Different Teachers Facilitate and Present at Meetings
- Have a Drawing or Gag Gift to Lighten the Tone
- Set Up Meetings with Different Formats
- Make Your Holiday Meeting Extra Special
- Set Up a Way to Get Feedbackon Your Meetings
- Small-Group Meetings
- Tips for Productive Groups
- Formal Leadership Roles
- Administrative Advisory Council
- Instructional Improvement Council
- The Leadership Team
- Principal Advisory Teams
- Informal Groups
- Specific-Purpose Teams
- Grade-Level Teams
- Teacher-Initiated and Directed Meetings
- Informal Visits
- Opportunities for Renewal
- Retreats and In-services
- Choose Settings That Inspire
- Make Thoughtful Arrangements
- Don’t Have an Identity Crisis!
- Always Leave Them Feeling Good and Wanting More
- Additional Renewal Opportunities
- The Importance of It All
- Building and Enhancing Your Morale
- Thinking Selfishly
- If You Can’t Take Care of You
- So, This Is Why We Have School
- As Long As You Are in There
- Praise for Students and Parents Can Be for You, Too
- The Plan
- Building Your Wellness Program
- How to Keep the Ball Rolling
- Taking Your Wellness Program to the Next Level
- Getting Students Hooked
- Getting Parents and Community Involved
- Free Activities and Ideas for Sustaining and Moving Forward
- Making Everybody Feel Like Somebody
- Taking Care of Teachers
- Knowledge of Staff Beyond School
- How Ya Doin’?
- Sharp Tie You’re Wearing Today!
- What a Cutie!
- Faculty Scavenger Hunt
- Teacher of the Week
- Info at Your Fingertips
- Send It Through the Mail
- Sharing in Joy and in Sorrow
- The Best Way to a Teacher’s Heart
- A Little Can Mean a Lot
- Christmas Cards with a Twist
- New Is Not Just Different, It Should Be Better!
- Hiring New Faculty
- New Staff Induction and Orientation
- Cultivating Leadership
- Feeling at Home While at Work: Enhancing the Physical Plant
- Getting Your Staff to Buy In
- The Exterior of the School
- The Entrance Doors and Foyer
- The School Office
- The School Leader’s Office
- The Staff Lounge
- Hallways
- The Cafeteria
- Conference Rooms
- Classrooms
- Remember—It Begins with You
- The Student-Teacher Link
- Two Morales
- Student Satisfaction and Morale
- Focus on Student Needs: Improving Morale One Student at a Time
- Parting Thoughts
- References
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