How would you characterize the existence or lack of instructional coherence at Frost?

Part 1: Complete the Reflective Practice (Practicing Instructional Leadership at Frost Middle School) on pages 317-320 of your course textbook (The Principalship) and answer the following questions, citing examples from the chapter:

1. How would you characterize the existence or lack of instructional coherence at Frost?

2. Which models of supervision discussed in the chapter do you believe would work best for the faculty at Frost? Explain your reasoning?

Part 2: Complete the Reflective Practice (Shrewsbury Middle School) on pages 341-345 of your course textbook (The Principalship) and answer the following questions, citing examples from the chapter:

1. How might the state’s evaluation guidelines actually inhibit student achievement and lower teacher motivation and commitment?

2. What were some of the major impediments to school improvement at Shrewsbury Middle School?

3. In comparing and contrasting the leadership behavior of both principals, what is likely to be the influence of the theories of Herzberg and Maslow?

Part 3: Complete the Reflective Practice (Changing the way we teach science) on pages 365-368 of your course textbook (The Principalship) and answer the following questions, citing examples from the chapter:

1. How would you characterize the leadership style of Johnson: Responder, Manager, or Initiator and why?

2. How would you describe Johnson’s source of power? Cite passages from the reading.

3. Describe the actions taken by Johnson to identify, clarify, and address barriers that would prevent her from achieving her vision?