Monday, November 2, 2009

ISLLC Standards

How much do we lose when we try to memorize every word of something important? I started out trying to learn every single word of the ISLLC Standards, and I found myself frustrated because it seemed almost impossible. As I spent more time looking at the standards, I noticed that there are a few key words at the heart of each one. Instead of focusing my attention and efforts on trying to remember every single word, I am now beginning to understand the meaning of each standard by embracing these few words and phrases. The importance of the ISLLC Standards requires us to do our best not to spit them out verbatim, but to know what they mean and be able to incorporate them in creating a successful and excellent school.
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4 comments:

  1. Tracey DingusNovember 2, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    I agree with you 100%. So many focus on the minutae and lose site of the "big picture." What makes a school (or school leader) successful is not micromanaging every little thing, but addressing those things which are truly important. When we do this, often the rest falls into place. We have to do more than just memorize a set of standards, we must put in to active practice the heart and soul of those standards, making sure to incorporate them with common sense and reaching out to all stakeholders.

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  2. Bob McCrackenNovember 3, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    Good blog starts.

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  3. Maggie GoadNovember 3, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    I didn't know what those were so I just looked them up. That is a lot of stuff to try and memorize. It's kind of like when I was memorizing transcription and translation and all that stuff. If you just know a couple of words or can kind of picture stuff in your head, it usually works out better and is less stressful.

    Also..yeah, all that good stuff Tracey said.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    I could have told you that! You are exactly right though. THe importance is not knowing the standards verbatim, but to be able to apply these standards in situations involving the education of out youth. Notice, which I am sure you already have, that the stem is the same for all standards. Look for clues within the standards that put each into a category of its own. Good Luck in your program!

    Hello Dr. McCracken!!

    Bo Love

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