Event Information
ASCD Annual ContentI. Introduction (5 minutes)
Welcome and Icebreaker:
Brief introductions or a quick icebreaker (e.g., "One word that describes your current school culture").
Session Overview:
Highlight objectives: understanding the Emotion Economy, teacher voice, and leadership practices.
Why It Matters:
Brief introduction of the Emotion Economy and its importance to leadership and school success.
II. The Emotion Economy and Teacher Voice (10 minutes)
Overview of Emotion Economy:
Define the Emotion Economy in schools.
Introduce Dr. Anna Marie Warren's research on emotional well-being and its impact on culture.
Teacher Voice:
Explain the significance of involving teachers in decision-making processes.
Discuss the value of creating a culture that appreciates teacher perspectives and contributions.
Group Discussion:
Ask participants to reflect briefly on how the emotion economy and teacher voice are currently reflected in their schools.
III. 8 Actionable Steps for a Positive Emotion Economy (25 minutes)
Presentation of 8 Steps:
Step 1: Assess the emotional climate within their organization.
Step 2: Analyze how leadership practices contribute to a positive or negative emotion economy.
Step 3: Incorporate strategies and practices for positive change, such as transparent communication and regular feedback loops.
Step 4: Foster a culture of trust and empowerment among staff.
Step 5: Engage teachers in decision-making processes to enhance their voice and agency.
Step 6: Collaborate with staff to co-create initiatives that enhance the emotional climate.
Step 7: Use a visual diagram to depict key elements of positive leadership: trust, communication, empowerment, and collaboration.
Step 8: Share real-life success stories of schools or leaders who implemented these principles and saw significant improvements.
Infographic Presentation:
Highlight the numerous benefits of positive leadership, such as improved teacher morale, increased student engagement, enhanced collaboration, and higher academic achievement.
Paired Activity:
In pairs, participants discuss which steps resonate most and how they might implement them in their schools.
IV. Leadership Checkpoints and Activities (10 minutes)
Checkpoints Overview:
Explain how leadership checkpoints help monitor progress and ensure successful implementation of strategies.
Interactive Exercise:
Participants practice applying one of the leadership checkpoints in a scenario discussion.
Activities for Schools:
Present simple activities or reflective practices leaders can take back to promote positive relationships and inclusivity.
V. Action Plan Creation (5 minutes)
Personal Action Plan:
Provide an action plan template for participants to outline how they will implement at least 1-2 steps from the session in their schools.
Allow a few minutes for individual reflection and planning.
VI. Closing and Reflection (5 minutes)
Final Reflections:
Ask participants to share one takeaway or commitment.
Q&A:
Briefly answer any remaining questions.
Encouragement:
Call to action for participants to begin implementing strategies that nurture a positive Emotion Economy.
Dr. Anna Marie Warren's research on The Power of Teacher Voice, Jennings and Stahl-Wert's work on Serving Leaders, and Vilson’s insights on teacher voice.
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