1. Thoughts from HOD Pei Hwa Sharing
1.1. My design approach is very much forward. It helps me to rethink which approach is more suitable for which context. For example, for upper level, we may want to consider the use of backward design - by looking at the outcomes, we can better tailor our student learning activities to help them meet the outcomes.
1.2. There is no one way. It really depends on your objective.
1.3. I think I would want to share these design approaches with my staff. They would have a frame to work with in the design. I would start with my level reps.
2. Day 1 Group Sharing
2.1. I have never heard of TPACk. After the initial video and Day 1's unpacking. I know that this can be use to scan the competencies of my staff.
3. Thoughts from HOD Crescent Girls Sharing
3.1. The power of dialogues help me to see that I need to work on building relationships
3.1.1. This is linked to the Quote from Lao Tzu
3.2. There are many needs, as a HOD, I need to have a criteria for prioritising what is the key need for our department training plan. Using TPACK, I can segment training for my staff.
4. Areas of concern for Capstone Project
4.1. People Developer
4.1.1. Conducting Dialogues
4.1.1.1. To buy in for new initiatives and changes
4.1.1.2. To motivate staff
4.1.1.3. To monitor staff
4.1.2. Providing Feedback
4.1.2.1. Lesson Observations
4.1.2.2. Leading the level
4.1.2.3. Conferencing during Work or Department Reviews
4.1.3. Questions for YSS
4.1.3.1. How did you motivate your staff especially to take on weaker class?
4.1.3.1.1. Building the team spirit is important - from the way you treat your staff especially the older more experience staff. Build on their strengths
4.1.3.2. What was the criteria in planning the number of training and type of training for your staff? How did you measure the effectiveness of their training?
4.1.3.2.1. KEY Question
4.1.3.3. Support structures put in place to guide your staff?
4.1.3.4. Did you encounter problems with high turnover rate? I have teachers who do not want to teach graduating classes. How did you tackle such issues?