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KnowledgeBases > The School Improvement KnowledgeBase > Element 2 > Activity 2 > Task 2: Build Trust

Guideline:

Trust is the foundation for effective personal interaction. The school improvement process needs trust between school administrators, teachers, students, and parents. Creating a climate of trust starts with district superintendents and school principals. The resources provided raise the subject of trust as a critical issue in school improvement and offer guidance for building trust.

Tools Creative Thinking Tools - The Six Thinking Hats

Individual group members often have divergent viewpoints. Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats is a system fostering collaboration, increased productivity, creativity, and innovation. The concept enables participants in a discussion to move from the traditional argumentative approach to a collaborative process and fosters a more productive dialog. The document provides an overview of the tool and additional resources about it.

References Building Trusting Relationships for School Improvement _EXTERNAL_LINK

This Education Northwest (formerly Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory) report examines the research and key issues associated with trust-building among principals and teachers.

References Great Place to Work Model _EXTERNAL_LINK

Developed by the Great Place to Work Institute, the model identifies three dimensions that comprise the basic components of trust and two that impact workplace relationships. The model may be useful to school leaders in understanding the dynamics of trust in the workplace.

References Schools and Communities Working Together _EXTERNAL_LINK

This resource at Everyday Democracy.org offers examples of schools and community groups working together to improve education.

References Trust as the Foundation for School Improvement

This article describes research conducted by two University of Chicago professors that demonstrates the beneficial impact a trusting environment has on school improvement.

References Turf Issues

Individual group members often have divergent viewpoints. Turf issues can arise between group members and groups within a school, district, or community. This document offers a basic guide for addressing turf issues when they arise.

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