Literacy Coaching and Collaboration

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SESSION 5 OBJECTIVES

In Session 5, we will:• Discuss temperament types and

implications of this information for Literacy Coaches• Evaluate and peer edit surveys• Discuss Brainstorming Activities

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SESSION 4 REVIEW

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ACTIVE LISTENING• Key elements of Active Listening: • Hearing is not listening• Body language is important• Stop working to listen• Look at the person (eye contact)• Keep a distance between you and the speaker• Nod/gesture to let speaker know that you

understand• Clarify – don’t interrupt – ask questions

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KIERSEY TEMPERAMENT SURVEYSession 5EDUC 611

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DAVID KEIRSEY• Psychologist David Keirsey created

the theory of four temperaments associated with each of four personality types• Modern psychological theories of temperament

suggest that if leaders understand an individual's temperament, they can direct individuals to the tasks and functions that best fit their personality• This can allow leaders to more effectively utilize

their followers’ talents and abilities

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KEIRSEY TEMPERAMENTS• Dr. Keirsey included four temperaments in

his survey:• Guardian• Artisan• Rational• Idealist

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KEIRSEY TEMPERAMENTS: GUARDIAN

• Kiersey’s "Guardian" personality type manages goods and services and keeps things running in society and in their families

• They work hard and project an air of dependability, loyalty, stability and responsibility

• They thrive on tradition, tend toward caution and trust authority• Temperaments that associate with the Guardian include:• Supervisors• Inspectors• Providers• Protectors

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KEIRSEY TEMPERAMENTS: ARTISANS

• The personality type known as "Artisans" describes people who seek sensations

• They enjoy action and activity, show great skill in the arts and other technical types of activities (military, business, politics) and demonstrate unconventionality in their lives and in their relationships with others

• They excite easily and can make decisions and take actions that seem impulsive

• Temperament types associated with The Artisans include:• Promoters• Crafters• Performers• Composers

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KEIRSEY TEMPERAMENTS: RATIONALS

• The "Rationals," according to Keirsey, comprise the knowledge-seekers of society

• Rationals look for ways to understand, analyze and solve problems• Rationals show skepticism and pragmatism when looking at issues• Their behavior exhibits itself as showing self-containment, independence and a

strong will• They can serve as good strategic leaders and generally maintain an even

temper• Temperament types of Rationals include:• Field-marshals• Masterminds• Inventors• Architects

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KEIRSEY TEMPERAMENTS: IDEALIST• Society's "Idealists" seek justice, along with personal growth and

development• They continuously strive for self-knowledge and self-improvement

as they look for ways to help other individuals and society• They demonstrate great enthusiasm and seek to fulfill their

destinies as helpers, givers and spiritual people• Idealists' temperament types include:• Teachers• Counselors• Champions• Healers

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IF YOU’RE RIDING A HORSE AND IT DIES, GET OFFSession 5EDUC 611

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–What is the key message of this book?–Why would you read this book to educators?–When can you use this book?– In Session 5 Resource Folder you can find an

example of how one school used this book for a back-to-school PPT emphasizing RtI initiatives

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BRAINSTORMING ACTIVITIES

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• Brainstorming exercises, activities, games, can aid in effective group problem solving

• Sometimes you are so close to a problem that you can’t see how it will ever be solved

• Brainstorming activities can help you see things differently and aid in the problem solving process

• Brainstorming activities aid in reminding collaborative participants that each person brings a set of “lens” experiences and cultures to a collaboration

BRAINSTORMING ACTIVITIES

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• Please refer to Session 5 Resource Folder for a copy of 25 USEFUL BRAINSTORMING TECHNIQUES (Celes)

• The list of 25 brainstorming techniques can help you brainstorm your way out of various situations in which you may find yourself

• From this list, you can assess the best method for the issue you are facing and apply it accordingly

• The web source for this resource is:• http://celestinechua.com/blog/25-brainstorming-techniques/

BRAINSTORMING ACTIVITY

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SESSION 5 ASSIGNMENTSDUE SESSION 6Session 5EDUC 611

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• Read:– PDF Article: Literacy Collaborative’s Response to Intervention

(RtI) Model – located in Session 5 Resource Folder • Practicum is due Session 7• Journal Folder is due Session 8• Survey Presentations will be during Session 8

SESSION 5 ASSIGNMENTS

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SESSION 5 & 6 OBJECTIVES

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SESSION 5 OBJECTIVESIn Session 5, we have:• Discussed temperament types and

implications of this information for Literacy Coaches• Evaluated and peer edit surveys• Discussed Brainstorming Activities• Participated in threaded discussions

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SESSION 6 OBJECTIVES

In Session 6, you will:• Review Session 5 Content• Develop an understanding of Literacy Collaboratives• Examine the ten characteristics of a Collaborative

School• Examine a Literacy Collaborative Model: The Kentucky

Project• Evaluate two videos on Guided Reading

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Literacy Coaching and Collaboration

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