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From the reflections of the week, what has been the most effective example of leadership actions demonstrated in the field this week and Why?
What standard(s) and element(s) most highly correlated with the actions described?
Aug 24, 2011
Earth wind & fire "Burning Bush"
Using the ELCC Standards cited in your syllabus and material, what ELCC standards and elements are most closely related to the song's interpreted meaning. Define your citations with a brief explanation
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Posted by Stephanie Hunte Earth Wind and Fire’s ‘Burning Bush’ exemplifies the struggles of a new generation living in darkness in need of light. This light, from a burning bush is symbolic to learning. In the lyrics, they state ‘bring the dark to light, show us what we have been missing, not many men are satisfied without no light, there ain’t no pride.” There is a need within the community for education; without this need fulfilled there develops the pang of degradation. A school leader must be cognizant of ELCC Standard 4 which requires an awareness of the needs of the community they serve. That burning bush is the leaders themselves, whether by title, mission or role. School leaders, parents, community leaders must galvanize to meet the needs of young people.
EWF is definitely before my time, but I do have a Greatest Hits album or two. The burning bush exemplifies strong leadership, an individual capable of bringing the dark to the "light". In this case, it would be the educational leader and his constiuents: the student, the parents, colleagues, and the community. The light is symbolic of a vision, a clear picture of a shared goal and mission. So to me, the lyrics of this song are aligned with ELCC Standard 1. Any leader must possess a clear vision and mission to help guide his/her followers to a shared goal, a set of common objectives. "Without no light, there ain't no pride." Your create pride within an organization with light, or in other words, a vision.
The light can also symbolize guidance, hope, followership, a torch. Maybe I'm slightly off target but this "light" makes me think of Harriet Tubman's torch. She was the "burning bush with the "light". Her vision was shared by all of her "passengers" and they all achieved the common goal--freedom. "That old bush just keeps on burning Share the hope for future learning." Great song, Doc.
The thinking that you contextualized reflects on internal moorings of merit. The song allows you to view yourself through the lens of the greater good.
This Earth Wind and Fire song exudes ELCC standard 4, which requires a leader to be cognizant of their population and community they serve. The song talks about a burning bush bring the dark back to light, impatient nation and how love can improve any situation. The light from the burning bush is symbolic to education/learning and how our students struggle daily and often times in darkness and in need of light (education). The leaders and educators are the ones who are able to bring the dark to light and help our new generations of students. The song talks about lack of pride in the community, which is common, especially when you cannot see the light or door in front of you. As stated in ELCC standard 4 a leader is responsible for promoting success (education & learning) and responding to the cries of the community. I really, like this song as I do all the other’s we have explored. With saying that one may say this form of learning is symbolic to light and used as a guide or tool in helping one reach the end(goals).
The message in “Burning Bush” can be compared to startling challenges in light of school reform. Although past and present challenges permeate the educational arena, educational leaders will not be consumed by these provocations. These obstacles are an invitation to draw near and share the hope for future learning.
There are very few people who would argue about the excellence in education. Problems such as teacher attrition, parental involvement, and student reading ability may hinder progress in education. We as educational leaders must do everything in our power to conquer them. Though problems exist in education, there are always positive solutions to bring hope and success.
(ELCC Standard 1.3) focuses on developing. Articulating, implementing, and possessing stewardship over the school district vision. (ELCC Standard 3) states that educational leaders are mandated to manage the organization’s operations and resources. (ELCC Standard 4) centralize task involves collaborating with families and community. Educational leaders must act with integrity, fairness, and ethically (ELCC Standard 5).
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Posted by Stephanie Hunte
Earth Wind and Fire’s ‘Burning Bush’ exemplifies the struggles of a new generation living in darkness in need of light. This light, from a burning bush is symbolic to learning. In the lyrics, they state ‘bring the dark to light, show us what we have been missing, not many men are satisfied without no light, there ain’t no pride.” There is a need within the community for education; without this need fulfilled there develops the pang of degradation. A school leader must be cognizant of ELCC Standard 4 which requires an awareness of the needs of the community they serve. That burning bush is the leaders themselves, whether by title, mission or role. School leaders, parents, community leaders must galvanize to meet the needs of young people.
EWF is definitely before my time, but I do have a Greatest Hits album or two. The burning bush exemplifies strong leadership, an individual capable of bringing the dark to the "light". In this case, it would be the educational leader and his constiuents: the student, the parents, colleagues, and the community. The light is symbolic of a vision, a clear picture of a shared goal and mission. So to me, the lyrics of this song are aligned with ELCC Standard 1. Any leader must possess a clear vision and mission to help guide his/her followers to a shared goal, a set of common objectives. "Without no light, there ain't no pride." Your create pride within an organization with light, or in other words, a vision.
The light can also symbolize guidance, hope, followership, a torch. Maybe I'm slightly off target but this "light" makes me think of Harriet Tubman's torch. She was the "burning bush with the "light". Her vision was shared by all of her "passengers" and they all achieved the common goal--freedom.
"That old bush just keeps on burning
Share the hope for future learning." Great song, Doc.
The thinking that you contextualized reflects on internal moorings of merit. The song allows you to view yourself through the lens of the greater good.
This Earth Wind and Fire song exudes ELCC standard 4, which requires a leader to be cognizant of their population and community they serve. The song talks about a burning bush bring the dark back to light, impatient nation and how love can improve any situation. The light from the burning bush is symbolic to education/learning and how our students struggle daily and often times in darkness and in need of light (education). The leaders and educators are the ones who are able to bring the dark to light and help our new generations of students. The song talks about lack of pride in the community, which is common, especially when you cannot see the light or door in front of you. As stated in ELCC standard 4 a leader is responsible for promoting success (education & learning) and responding to the cries of the community. I really, like this song as I do all the other’s we have explored. With saying that one may say this form of learning is symbolic to light and used as a guide or tool in helping one reach the end(goals).
The message in “Burning Bush” can be compared to startling challenges in light of school reform. Although past and present challenges permeate the educational arena, educational leaders will not be consumed by these provocations. These obstacles are an invitation to draw near and share the hope for future learning.
There are very few people who would argue about the excellence in education. Problems such as teacher attrition, parental involvement, and student reading ability may hinder progress in education. We as educational leaders must do everything in our power to conquer them. Though problems exist in education, there are always positive solutions to bring hope and success.
(ELCC Standard 1.3) focuses on developing. Articulating, implementing, and possessing stewardship over the school district vision. (ELCC Standard 3) states that educational leaders are mandated to manage the organization’s operations and resources. (ELCC Standard 4) centralize task involves collaborating with families and community. Educational leaders must act with integrity, fairness, and ethically (ELCC Standard 5).
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