Pink Reflection

Daniel Pink Drive Video Reflection

           After viewing the Daniel Pink Drive video, I'd like to take some time to briefly reflect. I strongly believe that we as educators did not go into the field of education to become rich. We entered the field because we wanted to make a difference in the lives of children. In education there's always the latest, the greatest ways to improve student achievement. I believe that teachers are motivated by facts or proof. Teachers just need to be willing to "try" something new - - if what is being used isn't working, it's time to try something new. As a leader, when the desire to implement something new at my site I must provide my staff with short simple readings, research that backs what I want to implement, and discussion that includes shared input on how implementation may look. I strongly believe that most people strive with praise. Build them up, encourage, support, recruit them as leaders, and become their cheerleaders as they begin to take steps in the desired direction.