Instructional Management

Brinkerhoff’s Success Case Model

The Success Case Model (SCM) is a “common sense” approach to determine successful outcomes in for cases.  The SCM compares successful cases with unsuccessful cases to find out how well something works.  The SCM follows five steps: focus and plan the success case study, 2^nd construct a visual impact model, 3^rd conduct a a survey research study, 4^th schedule and conduct in-depth interviews with multiple success cases, and 5^th write up and communicate the evaluation findings. 

 Having a five step model for evaluating instruction is an effective way for teachers to plan well and assess the effectiveness of their instruction.  I would have charts already made up before I started the lesson.  I would use the chart throughout all stages of the lessons: beginning, middle, and end.   

5 Steps	Before	During	End
Success Case Study
Impact Model
Survey Research
Interviews
Write-Up

Having a formal place to take notes makes it easier for the teachers to see where they need to improve and it help to reference the chart for future successful cases. 

The most recent innovation to enter into my social system at home and work has been the Iphone and the Ipad they have opened so many means of communication within my life.  I am able to search the internet at a moment’s notice.  This phone has helped me in many different areas of my life at home and work.  Iphones are extremely easy to use and take a short learning process.  The hindrance with the Iphone has been at work.  District policy does not allow us to have our phones on during school hours.  It is slowly changing and the policy is losing on cell phones and smart phones.  There are so many great applications available through the apple products that assist instruction.  We are using the phones for educational purposes and not personal ones.  

Situational Leadership

When I am preparing for a training sessions with my teachers I make sure that I have a clear and concise agenda of the objectives being taught.  I have to make sure that I am well informed on the topic being presented.  Many teachers are not comfortable using technology and don’t always utilize it appropriately as a result.  It is my responsibility to make them feel comfortable by giving them the tools necessary to learn the information or skill.  Talking to the teachers in a manner that does not put them down or imply that I am smarter than they are is very important to successful staff development.  Not all the teachers will be on the same level of technology knowledge.  I will have to accommodate as necessary while training teachers to integrate technology into the instruction.  Showing the teachers how to use the technology and making sure they are comfortable with the task at hand is an important foundation to lay, before incorporating it into their lessons.  I will also have follow up sessions to discuss strengths and weaknesses of the technology used in the classroom.  Having a support system and someone to help back up the teachers when they need it is important to have successful technology integration in the classroom setting.