Leadership Experience for Academic Direction
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Leadership Experience for Academic Directions (LEAD) is a program that is designed to introduce pre-service candidates in the intermediate senior division to Ministry of Education Student Success initiatives. During their practicum, candidates will become part of the Student Success Team in participating schools to develop a foundation for mentoring and an understanding of pathways to success for secondary students designated 'in risk'. The LEAD course provides teacher candidates with opportunities to work directly with vulnerable youth within a service-learning framework.
During my two years in the LEAD program I had the privilege of working with the Student Success Team at Walkverille Collegiate Institute. Through this time I worked extensively with the Student Success Teacher's Anna Laporte and April Roy, assisted students one-on-one in the SST room, assisted teachers in in-risk classrooms, organized literacy test workshops, and lead many credit rescue days.
I believe that this experience has had the most impact on my growth as an educator as I have learned skills and practices that have changed my teaching philosophy. I have become a more patient, engaging, and attentive practitioner thanks to my involvement in the LEAD program.
During my two years in the LEAD program I had the privilege of working with the Student Success Team at Walkverille Collegiate Institute. Through this time I worked extensively with the Student Success Teacher's Anna Laporte and April Roy, assisted students one-on-one in the SST room, assisted teachers in in-risk classrooms, organized literacy test workshops, and lead many credit rescue days.
I believe that this experience has had the most impact on my growth as an educator as I have learned skills and practices that have changed my teaching philosophy. I have become a more patient, engaging, and attentive practitioner thanks to my involvement in the LEAD program.
Service Learning Project
As part of the LEAD of the program we were assigned the task of creating a Service Learning Project that benefited out home school. As part of the process we conducted a “school needs assessment” to determine what would benefit the school the most. This process included assessing the programs currently available to students, looking at the needs of the in-risk population, and interviewing Principals, teachers, staff and students.
We determined that Walkerville C.I had a great deal of programs available dedicated to supporting students academically and socially. However, many in-risk students did not feel a personal connection with their school. Statistics show that students who feel connected to their school community are more likely to graduate. With this in mind, we hosted a Holiday Luncheon for in-risk students.
The students were recommended by teachers and staff on the basis of needing extra cheer over the holiday season. The four LEAD teacher candidates, including myself, contacted local businesses to raised over $22000 and 103 donated door prizes. On the day of the event, every student received a hot Koolini’s lunch, a personal gift, and a door prize of their choosing. The event was hosted at the Alzheimer’s society banquet hall and accompanied by Walkverille’s vocal class. The day was not about the holidays, it was about giving the students something special to build a connection with the Walkerville school community. This event was an absolute success. |
Service Learning Project Video
LEAD
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The Place of LEAD in the Secondary Curriculum:
LEAD fits with the Guidance & Career Education Curriculum as well as the Student Success Portfolio. It plays a central role in the secondary school by preparing students for a complex and changing world. In particular, it addresses many of the important questions that students face at this time in their lives: How can they better manage their time, resources, and dealings with other people to improve their chances for success in high school and the world beyond? What useful knowledge, skills, and habits do they already have, and which can they improve, to achieve success in school and at work? How can they best chart a course for postsecondary education and work? The secondary school Guidance and Career Education Curriculum builds on the work begun in the elementary program in the three interconnected areas of student development, interpersonal development, and career development. As the ministry document Guidance and Education (2006) indicates, a person’s development in these areas is an ongoing process that continues from Kindergarten to Grade 12, and throughout life. In both elementary and secondary programs, students acquire knowledge and skills that help them become responsible and contributing members of families, peer groups, communities, and workplaces. At the same time, these programs help students turn learning into a lifelong enterprise, and enable them to plan and prepare for futures that include meaningful, productive roles in work, personal life, and the community.
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Year 1 |
Walkerville Collegiate Institute
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Year 2 |
Walkerville Collegiate Institute
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Formative Report
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Summative Report
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