Research substantiates that the most neglected area of educational reform is improving the staff. Staff Esteem Builders is the administrator's bible for enhancing staff esteem. Presents dozens of research-based activities to build cohesiveness and collegiality. Includes action plan for improvement of each building block of self-esteem: security, self-hood, affiliation, mission, and competence. Has assessment forms, survey and checklists to assess staff strengths, weaknesses and overall school climate. Includes reflective questionnaire for Principals to review their own personal esteem-building style. Provides a complete guide to successful team building, along with scores of activities. Teachers need to know that they do make a difference, and that their energy and countless hours are valued and appreciated. This book is a first step toward making the staff esteem-building process come alive so that the goal of empowered educators becomes a reality.
Research substantiates that the most neglected area of educational reform is improving the staff. Staff Esteem Builders is the administrator's bible for enhancing staff esteem. Presents dozens of research-based activities to build cohesiveness and collegiality. Includes action plan for improvement of each building block of self-esteem: security, self-hood, affiliation, mission, and competence. Has assessment forms, survey and checklists to assess staff strengths, weaknesses and overall school climate. Includes reflective questionnaire for Principals to review their own personal esteem-building style. Provides a complete guide to successful team building, along with scores of activities. Teachers need to know that they do make a difference, and that their energy and countless hours are valued and appreciated. This book is a first step toward making the staff esteem-building process come alive so that the goal of empowered educators becomes a reality.
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