Abstract
My principal paid a surprise visit to my g/c/t program last week, clipboard in hand. He wanted to do the yearly unannounced observation. The class was busily watching two students present an independent study project on unexplained phenomena. “Should I come back when you're really teaching?” he asked.
Reassured that he was welcome, and that learning was indeed taking place, the principal took a seat at the back of the room. The two g/c/t students commanding center stage continued their presentation of research related to extrasensory perception using a series of handmade transparencies.
A look of frustration appeared on the principal's face as he repeatedly scanned the teacher evaluation form, Cross pen in hand, and observed me merely sitting on the sidelines, a silent coach critiquing my players. The principal seemed unsure of how to evaluate such a differentiated learning experience. This incident just scratches the surface of some of the issues between the principal and myself. I need his support! What can I do to improve the relationship between the principal and the g/c/t program and me?
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