PDL 2 0 - Desafio dos Campeões

Summary

This video script explores the challenges and strategies of school leadership in enhancing student attendance, classroom observation, and academic performance. It features insights from directors Cris and Lucy, who discuss their experiences in improving student engagement through community involvement, better facilities, and teacher alignment. The importance of structured classroom observations and constructive feedback is also emphasized. Additionally, director Jaqueline shares her approach to boosting performance on internal and external assessments, leading to significant improvements in the school’s IDEB scores. The script highlights the importance of communication, respect, and strategic planning in fostering a positive school environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 School frequency is essential for students' development, as it directly impacts both learning and socialization.
• 😀 Direct involvement of the school leadership, especially through presence and engagement, greatly contributes to improved student attendance.
• 😀 Collaboration with parents and involving them in the school community is crucial for increasing student retention and frequency.
• 😀 A school’s physical environment must be welcoming and comfortable to help retain students, especially in a full-day program.
• 😀 Nutrition and meal planning play a significant role in students' willingness to stay in school, with well-planned meals helping maintain attendance.
• 😀 Clear communication with students and parents about the importance of attending school regularly can significantly improve attendance.
• 😀 Principals should be proactive in monitoring attendance daily and engage with students directly when there are absences to address potential issues.
• 😀 The introduction of classroom observation for teachers should be framed as a collaborative process, not an evaluative one, to gain acceptance.
• 😀 Feedback from classroom observations is valuable but should be constructive, helping teachers improve without being seen as criticism.
• 😀 The role of respect in school management, especially with regard to teachers and students, is fundamental for the success of initiatives like classroom observation and attendance improvement.
• 😀 Clear organization, such as a structured observation schedule and consistent feedback process, is vital for effective school leadership and teacher collaboration.

Q & A

What was one of the major challenges Cris faced when she assumed her role at the school?

One of the major challenges Cris faced was improving school attendance and motivating students to stay at school, as the institution was facing low morale due to poor infrastructure and lack of pedagogical alignment.

What specific actions did Cris implement to improve student attendance?

Cris focused on bringing the community and parents into the school, explaining the importance of regular attendance, and ensuring that there were no empty lessons. She also involved teachers in creating engaging content and made sure that students were occupied even if the teacher was absent.

How did Cris improve the physical environment of the school to help retain students?

Cris made improvements to the school's physical space, ensuring it was a welcoming and comfortable environment for students. She emphasized the importance of a good learning atmosphere, particularly since students spent a long time there due to the full-day schedule.

What role did the school’s food service play in improving student retention, according to Cris?

The quality of the school’s food service was an important factor. The students had access to a weekly menu, which was shared with parents in advance. This allowed students to look forward to their meals, and the food provided was of good quality, which contributed to student retention.

What approach did Cris take to handle the students who had irregular attendance, also referred to as 'pipoca' students?

Cris worked with the pedagogical team to track and engage with these students individually, addressing the reasons for their absences and helping them understand the importance of attending school consistently.

What was Lucy’s perspective on the importance of school attendance, especially for the students in her school?

Lucy stressed that student attendance is crucial for both academic learning and socialization. For many students, school is a place for both education and recreation, and regular attendance is essential for their overall development.

How did Lucy manage the introduction of classroom observations at her school?

Lucy faced resistance at first, as some teachers saw classroom observations as an invasion of their autonomy. However, she addressed this by emphasizing respect and collaboration, and by explaining that observations were meant to enhance teaching, not to evaluate teachers negatively.

What strategies did Lucy employ to make classroom observations successful?

Lucy implemented a clear and respectful communication strategy, involving teachers in the process through pre-planned schedules and feedback. She also ensured that students understood that the purpose of the observation was to improve the classroom experience rather than to monitor behavior.

How did Jaqueline improve her school’s results in the national evaluations (Ideb and Saeb)?

Jaqueline improved her school’s results by working with the entire school community, including teachers, parents, and students. She focused on aligning the curriculum with the requirements of national evaluations, providing targeted support in subjects like Portuguese and Mathematics, and ensuring a consistent approach to assessment preparation.

What advice did Jaqueline give to aspiring school leaders in relation to evaluations?

Jaqueline advised aspiring school leaders to approach challenges with humility and a willingness to understand the needs of the school. She emphasized the importance of reorganizing pedagogical strategies, engaging with the community, and focusing on the continuous development of both students and staff to improve performance in internal and external evaluations.