Chapter 3 in the text describes the characteristics of Dynamic schools. Develop a checklist of the characteristics (include a brief description of each if needed to assist in your assessment). Use the checklist to assess the school you are working in or a school you are familiar with. Rate the school from one to five on each of the characteristics in your Dynamic School Assessment Checklist. The rating descriptions are:
” One – my school is not at all like the description given for this characteristic
” Two – my school is a little like the description given for this characteristic
” Three – my school is approaching the description given for this characteristic
” Four – my school is a lot like the description of this characteristic but has more work to do
” Five – my school is exactly as described on this characteristic
Include a basis/rationale/evidence to support each rating.
Reflect on the ratings. Put yourself in the place of the school leader and consider a strategy for improvement on one or more of the characteristics. Which characteristic(s) would you work on first; why have you chosen that/those characteristic(s); what strategy or strategies would you use for improvement on the characteristic(s)? Write up your thoughts as a one-page reflection.
The document you upload should include your Dynamic School Assessment Checklist and your reflection.
Remember to use APA format (the template is provided for you) and cite references to support your ratings and proposed solutions.