Peter DeWitt - Flipping Leadership

The video discusses the concept of flipped classrooms and how the speaker, a former principal, initially struggled to implement it. Over time, they successfully engaged teachers and parents by flipping faculty meetings and communication strategies. This approach improved feedback, observations, and parent engagement, leading to better communication and understanding within the school community.

What was the initial challenge faced by the speaker when trying to implement flipped classrooms?

• Technical difficulties

• Not practicing what was preached

• Resistance from students

• Lack of resources

How did the speaker build consensus among teachers during faculty meetings?

• Through evidence-based observations

• By offering incentives

• By reducing meeting durations

• By holding more frequent meetings

What tool did the speaker use to create a video for parents about the Common Core and anti-bullying legislation?

• Zoom

• Touch Cast

• Google Meet

• Microsoft Teams

What change was made to the school newsletter to improve parent engagement?

• It was distributed weekly instead of monthly

• It was shortened to a one-page refrigerator page

• It was sent via email

• It was translated into multiple languages

What was the result of flipping communication with parents?

• Parents requested more traditional methods

• Parents were more engaged and informed

• Parents felt overwhelmed

• Parents were less interested

What is the main goal of flipping leadership according to the speaker?

• To better inform and engage parents

• To increase the number of meetings

• To reduce the workload of teachers

• To implement more rules and regulations

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of flipped leadership?

• Increased student test scores

• Enhanced understanding of school activities

• Better communication with parents

• Improved parent engagement