Key content and the spirit of the book are takeaways from this chapter. Four key phrases as well as the overarching concepts from the previous chapters, are presented and offer a good place to begin the discussion of where you are, where you would like to be and the best path to get there.
1. The first phrase Dr. Covey wants us to remember is “modern-day miracle worker.” What might change in the way you interact with children if the paradigm you had of yourself was that of a modern-day miracle worker?
2. What examples of being a modern-day miracle workers are given of Muriel, the teachers at A.B. Combs, and the other educators in the book?
3. What are we currently doing that shows a“Tradition of Caring” at our school?
4. What could we do to encourage this tradition?
5. “Not one more thing” is a phrase echoed by the teachers in leadership schools. Why do you think they feel that way?
6. In fact, several times teachers comment that the leadership focus actually saves them time. Do you think they felt that way in the beginning? What do you think happened that moved them to that comment?
7. Do you feel that the “universal nature” of the 7 Habits would apply to our school community-students, staff, and parents? Why?
8. Embedded in the four phrases are keys to success of the leadership theme. Discuss whether you agree with the statement, and , if so, how you would go about accomplishing it.
· Individual teachers unleashing the potential of students all over the world, one child at a time.
· A school wide effort with all stakeholders engaged and contributing
· Emphasis on focusing on what is most important to teaching
· Emphasis on teaching tmeless principles and skills that are relevant to today’s global reality and preparatory for what tomorrow will bring.
1. The first phrase Dr. Covey wants us to remember is “modern-day miracle worker.” What might change in the way you interact with children if the paradigm you had of yourself was that of a modern-day miracle worker?
2. What examples of being a modern-day miracle workers are given of Muriel, the teachers at A.B. Combs, and the other educators in the book?
3. What are we currently doing that shows a“Tradition of Caring” at our school?
4. What could we do to encourage this tradition?
5. “Not one more thing” is a phrase echoed by the teachers in leadership schools. Why do you think they feel that way?
6. In fact, several times teachers comment that the leadership focus actually saves them time. Do you think they felt that way in the beginning? What do you think happened that moved them to that comment?
7. Do you feel that the “universal nature” of the 7 Habits would apply to our school community-students, staff, and parents? Why?
8. Embedded in the four phrases are keys to success of the leadership theme. Discuss whether you agree with the statement, and , if so, how you would go about accomplishing it.
· Individual teachers unleashing the potential of students all over the world, one child at a time.
· A school wide effort with all stakeholders engaged and contributing
· Emphasis on focusing on what is most important to teaching
· Emphasis on teaching tmeless principles and skills that are relevant to today’s global reality and preparatory for what tomorrow will bring.