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Servant Leadership Institute
Dr. Kent Schlichtemeier
Director, Servant Leadership Institute
(949) 214-3256
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By Charlotte Ashford, Ed. D Posted on 1/22/2021 - 4 minute read
One only has to turn on the television, read a newspaper, or flip the switch on their computer to learn about the tragedies worldwide that countless have encountered during this latest pandemic. It appears a group that may continue to suffer, with or without a vaccine, may be thousands of children forced to acquire their education on devices that were previously used for entertainment and games when unsuspecting teachers turned their backs.
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By Heather Vezner, Dean of the School of Education Posted on 9/11/2020 - 5 minute read
Due to COVID-19, we have been thrust into a world of online learning, remote working, and socially distanced living. As I write this, I sit in my family room at my makeshift desk, finishing a full day of virtual meetings, emails, and online chats. For many of us, the transition to online teaching and remote working happened in a matter of days.
By Kent Schlichtemeier, Ed.D. Posted on 8/17/2020 - 3 minute read
As a teacher in the classroom or leader within any organization, our attitude realistically must be intentionally adjusted frequently - by the hour. This is an important adjustment to make, since leaders set the tone for those they are called to lead.
By Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D. Posted on 8/13/2020 - 5 minute read
K-12 teachers and school leaders across California and the rest of the country face an immense challenge called the “toggled term”. In his new book, Navigating the Toggled Term: Preparing Secondary Educators for Navigating Fall 2020 and Beyond, Dr. Matthew Rhoads provides part of the solution to move between multiple educational settings seamlessly without delaying student instruction.
By Jessica Cerise Posted on 5/28/2020 - 3 minute read
Though it has been extremely challenging to shift gears, the change has also introduced me to a lot of relevant and powerful applications and websites for students and teachers to use. I now have more resources to bring into my future classroom than I know what to do with. Although this situation is not the way I imagined ending my student teaching experience, I now have a different perspective and unique experiences to bring into my classroom in the future.
By Dr. Tanya Tarbutton & Olivia Wong Posted on 5/11/2020 - 4 minute read
In this current global crisis, teachers all over the world are finding themselves tossed into the new arena of virtual learning. We know that our students are part of this mix, too. However, we would like to focus on the impact that this new shift is having on teachers.
By Isma Seetal, Ed.D. Posted on 4/14/2020 - 4 minute read
Some of these reminiscences focused, in particular, on the shifting skills and roles of teachers during the pandemic, as well as, some instructional considerations that need to be implemented in the sudden shift to online learning.
By Curt Visca Posted on 4/13/2020 - 5 minute read
The three major differences between online learning and distance learning are location, interaction and intention. Online learning, which took place before the closure of schools, included a combination of interacting with a teacher and completing assignments/coursework at a brick-and-mortar school, while distance learning takes place 100% off-site and in a student’s home.
By Michael R. Soto Posted on 4/9/2020 - 8 minute read
On March 8th, 2020 I served my last official day of military duty. It was a bittersweet feeling as I reflected on my 23-years of military service as I walked to my Toyota Camry in preparation for my two-and-a-half-hour drive home from the Manhattan Beach National Guard Armory to my home in Riverside.
By Dr. Belinda Karge Posted on 3/23/2020 - 2 minute read
A recommended visual for presentation is PowerPoint or Prezi as they are easy to add engaging comics, embedded videos and photographs to support student attention. Just as in a face to face course, build in discussion time. Ask questions about the content. Have students share various websites and avenues they are using to research and conduct course lessons. Listen intently and repeat back what they say. This supports student processing of information and is an affirmation to the speaker that the content was heard.