She also may benefit from training and information on cultural diversity. Increased sensitivity and awareness of her students and their strengths may also improve if she did regular home visits with their families. It was pointed out that her sensibility is in many ways a microcosm for how many teachers actually feel. She may benefit from witnessing what other successful teachers are doing, some coaching, and diversity awareness workshops as well. He may actually be a good role model, peer mentor, or resource for other teachers.
Principal can use own teachers as resources for staff development.
Another participant shared a situation where a few staff members met informally before school and used a short one-two page article to spark discussion. Nearly the entire teaching staff joined in. An observation was that we all learn different things in different ways. Principals need to awaken and model a love of learning. They need to stay current in ways to analyze the usefulness of materials.