Finding Fulfillment: A Path to Reclaiming Hope and Empowerment for Educators (Apply Self-Determination Theory for Empowerment in Education)

by Robin Noble

Overview

With foreword by Sharon V. Kramer

Designed for teachers and administrators, Finding Fulfillment by Robin Noble outlines how the three key aspects of self-determination theory can help you understand and overcome teacher burnout and reviews best practices that will empower you with tools and techniques to develop a renewed sense of educator and teacher well-being, happiness, and fulfillment in your career. Strategies for success and reflection questions throughout guide your path forward.

Rely on this comprehensive resource to help restore your belief in your ability as an educator to drive change in your school or district:

• Study the widespread effects of increased teacher demoralization.
• Understand the three innate needs--teacher autonomy, teacher competence, and teacher relatedness--that, when filled, lead to a sense of fulfillment at work.
• Understand how the Professional Learning Communities at Work® (PLC) process will help you meet the three innate needs.
• Access tools and techniques that will empower you to progress toward fulfillment in your role.
• Create a new vision for your future as an educator.
• Improve teacher empowerment in schools.

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Internal Culture of the Educator
Chapter 2: Self-Determination Theory
Chapter 3: Autonomy
Chapter 4: Competence
Chapter 5: Relatedness
Chapter 6: Finding Your Voice
Epilogue
References and Resources

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781947604766
Publisher:	Solution Tree Press
Publication date:	10/21/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	2 MB

Table of Contents

About the Author ix

Foreword Sharon V. Kramer xi

Introduction 1

A Common Trend 3

Essential Needs 4

The Path Forward 7

Tools for Success 9

Let's Get Started! 10

1 The Internal Culture of the Educator 11

School Culture 12

The Culture of Public Education 12

The Internal Culture of the Educator 14

The Transition From Despondency to Hope 16

Reflection 20

2 Self-Determination Theory 23

Self-Determination Theory 24

Building a Framework 29

Reflection 32

Revisiting Your Why 33

3 Autonomy 35

Action Research 36

Tight and Loose Leadership 41

Reflection 44

4 Competence 45

Recognizing and Addressing a Sense of Incompetence 46

Turning the Tide: Setting Goals for Competence and Increased Self-Efficacy 50

Reflective Practice Through Goal Setting 63

Reflection-My SMART Goal 64

Relatedness 67

What Relatedness Offers 67

What Is Relatedness? 69

Five Indicators of Team Effectiveness 72

Resilience and the Collaborative Team in a PLC 76

Shared Leadership-Adding Another Lens 86

Reflection 94

6 Finding Your Voice 97

Finding Your Voice and Sharing It 98

First Things First: Letting Go of the Past 101

Autonomous Action Plan 102

Autonomous Action Plan Template 112

Epilogue 115

References and Resources 119

Index 125

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Robin Noble provides a path to self-renewal by reminding us we are in control of our mindset, growth, and actions. She illustrates how, by working together, we will achieve more and nurture basic human needs for ourselves and others.”—Susan Sparks, Author, Educational Consultant, and Facilitator, ABS Enterprise

“This excellent book takes theory into action to create a simple yet incredibly powerful lens to guide educators to greater fulfillment in work.” —Jeremy Philipp, Principal, Sunset Hill Elementary, Lawrence, Kansas