What a show last night, eh? The Academy Awards are the most watched award show of the year. Celebrating success is an important part of creating culture. America treasures motion pictures so it makes sense that we all love to watch the celebration of movie making success.
What skills are important in your classroom; what are you trying to promote beyond academic success? How about effort, teamwork, compassion, service to others, or critical thinking?
If these are important skills then celebrate them. You might ask, “But an awards ceremony…really?” Well, maybe or maybe it’s a personal note or maybe a phone call home to a parent praising the student’s efforts. The key to celebrating success is that it is heartfelt, meaningful to the recipient, and conveys importance of the award itself.
What skills are important in your classroom; what are you trying to promote beyond academic success? How about effort, teamwork, compassion, service to others, or critical thinking?
If these are important skills then celebrate them. You might ask, “But an awards ceremony…really?” Well, maybe or maybe it’s a personal note or maybe a phone call home to a parent praising the student’s efforts. The key to celebrating success is that it is heartfelt, meaningful to the recipient, and conveys importance of the award itself.
Take a minute to identify ways to celebrate the success you see in your students. The red carpet is optional.
Leadership Development Tip for the Week of February 23, 2009
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