Helping Teachers To Work Together

Helping teachers to work together
I. The Supervisor’s Skill in Group Process
Who is a Supervisor?
 A “supervisor” is anyone who directs and is responsible for the work of others.
 This person is familiar with the daily work their staff and receives direction from those
who make bigger decisions for the company
What Are Supervisory Skills?
 The term "supervisory skills" refers to skills used by managers that helps them
perform their job
 Supervisory skills are generally considered soft skills because they involve the direct
communication between a manager and an employee.
What is Group Process in Supervisor’s Skill?
 Group process refers to how team members of an organization work together to

complete an assigned task.
Why are supervisory skills important?
 Supervisory skills are important because they are what makes someone qualified to be a
leader. Many supervisors have a combination of soft and hard skills that make it possible
for them to do their job well. Their soft skills include interpersonal skills that help them
effectively lead their team.
 As a supervisor, you should reflect upon your interpersonal skills and think about which
ones are your strengths and which ones you should improve. By continuing to learn and
develop in your role, you can become an even better supervisor and further your career.
Skills of a Supervisor to Lead a Group
1. Written and verbal communication

 As a supervisor, you should have well-developed communication skills. Much of your
work is directing others, so you need to be able to provide clear verbal and written
instructions. As more workplaces are using email and messaging applications to
communicate, it's especially important to be able to clearly convey your ideas
through writing. When you are communicating face-to-face, it's important that you
use active listening skills. Show your coworkers you value what they have to say by
using nonverbal cues and feedback that show you're listening .
2. Decision-making
 Supervisors regularly make important decisions for their team. Find a decision-
making process that helps you make smart yet quick decisions. Use your critical
thinking skills to weigh your options and predict the best possible outcomes. When
making a decision, make it based on the well-being of your team and the company.
Try to look at situations through an unbiased lens, and use the information available
to make a thoughtful decision. Be willing to consult with others when making a
decision that may affect people other than you.
3. Interpersonal skills
 Be a leader whose employees feel open to communicating with you by working on
your interpersonal skills. Always be kind to everyone you work with, and make a
point to get to know them. With the right combination of personableness and
professionalism, you can create healthy work relationships with your team.
4. Adaptability
 Sudden changes at work are inevitable, so supervisors must be able to problem-
solve with little notice. The ability to think and react quickly will help you overcome
challenges and continue to efficiently lead your team. A good supervisor uses
creative strategies to solve issues and is flexible in unexpected circumstances.
5. Time management
 It's likely that in a supervisory role you need to manage many projects or tasks at
once. Time management is a very important skill for a supervisor to have to get
everything done on schedule. To have this skill, you must be able to prioritize and
delegate tasks. You should be able to work efficiently and have a good idea of how
long a task will take you to complete. Also, supervisors need to be conscientious
about coming to work on time and staying until their work is done.
6. Conflict resolution
 When managing multiple people, occasionally conflicts may occur. In these
situations, it's your responsibility to find a solution to the disagreement. Often the
best conflict resolution is one that involves a compromise from both parties. During
tense situations, you need to be able to calm everyone down and help them
understand the other person's perspective.
7. Cooperation
 Though supervisors are in charge of many things, they need to know when to step
back and let other people make decisions too. Your coworkers' thoughts and
opinions are important and can be valuable in certain situations. A good supervisor
can collaborate with others and be considerate of what other people want. Instead
of giving orders all the time, meet with your team to discuss strategies and decision-
making processes.
8. Mentorship
 A supervisor should be someone who can help their team succeed at work and
advance their careers. Support your team during challenging situations, and
encourage them to work toward their goals. Offer them advice and guidance when
they need it. Mentorship can go both ways, so give your team a chance to give you
new insights as well.
9. Positivity
 It's a supervisor's job to create a positive work environment for everyone. During
busy times, you should be able to keep employee morale up. By always trying to
have a positive and optimistic attitude, you are encouraging others to do the same.
When challenges arise, show your team that you are confident that they will
overcome any obstacles. Then, when your team is successful, make sure to give
them positive feedback and acknowledge their hard work.
10. Willingness to learn

 No matter what level you're at in your career, there is always an opportunity to learn
more. An effective supervisor always wants to gain more knowledge and develop
their skills. Try to learn as much as you can about your career, industry and role
within the company. When you learn something new, pass your newfound
knowledge onto your coworkers. By sharing your willingness to learn, you may
inspire others to look for educational opportunities.
II. Obstacles and Barriers to Effective Teacher Evaluation
PROBLEMS WITH CURRENT EVALUATION SYSTEMS

(https://tntp.org/assets/documents/Teacher-Evaluation-Oct10F.pdf)
As we showed in our 2009 report, The Widget Effect: Our National Failure to Acknowledge and
Act on Differences in Teacher Effectiveness, most teacher evaluation systems suffer from a slew
of design flaws.
Infrequent: Many teachers—especially more experienced teachers—aren’t evaluated every

year. These teachers might go years between receiving any meaningful feedback on their
performance.
Unfocused: A teacher’s most important responsibility is to help students learn, yet student
academic progress rarely factors directly into evaluations. Instead, teachers are often evaluated
based on superficial judgments about behaviors and practices that may not have any impact on
student learning—like the presentation of their bulletin boards.
Undifferentiated: In many school districts, teachers can earn only two possible ratings:
“satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory.” This pass/fail system makes it impossible to distinguish great
teaching from good, good from fair, and fair from poor. To make matters worse, nearly all
teachers—99 percent in many districts—earn the “satisfactory” rating. Even in districts where
evaluations include more than two possible ratings, most teachers earn top marks.
Unhelpful: In many of the districts we studied, teachers overwhelmingly reported that

evaluations don’t give them useful feedback on their performance in the classroom.
Inconsequential: The results of evaluations are rarely used to make important decisions about
development, compensation, tenure or promotion. In fact, most of the school districts we
studied considered teachers’ performance only when it came time to dismiss them. Taken
together, these shortcomings reflect and reinforce a pervasive but deeply flawed belief that all
teachers are essentially the same—interchangeable parts rather than individual professionals.

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I. The Supervisor’s Skill in Group Process

What Are Supervisory Skills?

What is Group Process in Supervisor’s Skill?

 Group process refers to how team members of an organization work together to

Why are supervisory skills important?

Skills of a Supervisor to Lead a Group

1. Written and verbal communication

10. Willingness to learn

PROBLEMS WITH CURRENT EVALUATION SYSTEMS

Infrequent: Many teachers—especially more experienced teachers—aren’t evaluated every

Unhelpful: In many of the districts we studied, teachers overwhelmingly reported that

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