Saturday, November 19, 2011

Management and Student Learning

Student learning is influence by managerial tasks at school. Management often goes unnoticed, but is important in fostering an environment of learning. The reason management has such a profound affect on student learning is because the policies and procedures help determine the mentality the staff and the students will take in the school. When there is strong management, it helps students will better value their education. The quality of the management is a reflection of student achievement and learning.

One of the most important aspects of management is human resources. It is imperative, leaders are hiring the best teachers available. Teachers have the most influence over students and they guide their learning. It is important to hire passionate, motivated teachers because students are more likely to have high achievement if they taught by excellent teachers. Another important aspect of management is providing a safe learning environment. Students learn best when they feel safe. Students do not need to be distracted with feeling unsafe. Feeling unsafe in a school could be the reason a student decides not to attend class. If a student is not in class, they are losing the opportunity to learn. Keeping a safe learning environment is often taken for granted, but is essential influencing student learning.

1 comment:

  1. Chris,

    I too believe the HR function of a district is a key component in sustaining improvement and raising achievement. What I am always left wondering is why the law protects ineffective teachers? Why is it so difficult for an administrator to remove a teacher from his or her building? Aren't the laws practically forcing leaders to participate in the "dance of the lemons"? I hope Jason Glass has a solution for the termination process in his "blueprint."

    Jackie

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