The Classroom Teacher as a 21st Century Instructional Leader
Video By: Tim Tyson
Tim Tyson’s video focused on new ideas, change and leadership. Tyson discussed how schools and classrooms do not live in isolation, but are affected by the culture and economy that they are a part of. He also mentions how schools can have an effect on the community they serve. During the beginning of his video, Tyson discussed a lack of national will in America and a lack of willingness to work together as a country. He highlighted Finland as a country who has really come together to improve education and the country as a whole under the concept of Sisu. He did say that although we might not want to copy Finland, their ideas are successful and they could be a great guide for our country.
The rest of Tyson’s video was a call for teachers to be leaders and to be advocates for change. One comment he made that I especially liked was when he discussed how we cannot keep the same educational system and expect different results. He proposed that in order to change our country and the way we think we need a fresh education policy in order to empower children who are the future of our country. He tells us to give them hope and to give them a reason to want to be successful. He urges us to be less reactive and more proactive.
I really enjoyed watching this video and listening to his ideas. I do believe that teachers can and should be leaders in their classrooms and in their communities. Giving students a teacher who is a strong leader and advocate for their community and for education can empower students and give them hope and a reason to improve themselves and their community.
Tyson really made me think about how truly connected the community and schools are, and how one greatly affects the other. I think teachers should use this connection to their advantage. One of Tyson’s suggestions for improvement is for teachers to be “transparent”. Show your work and your students’ work in order to improve and change education, do not work in isolation. When teachers focus on students and community, they can really work to prepare their students for the future full of choices and opportunities. I feel that Tyson made some great points throughout his video and he really encourages teachers to lead.
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