"Culture is not something you are—it's something you do."

Dan Coyle, The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups

Learners will be able to :

• establish a collaborative environment that fosters teacher efficacy and student growth.

• cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and learning

• promote a positive and inclusive school climate that supports student growth and achievement.

Lesson Objectives:

• To introduce learners to the foundational themes of "The Culture Code."

• To encourage open dialogue and critical thinking about culture, leadership, and teamwork.

• To create a collaborative learning environment where learners can share their initial thoughts and questions.

This lesson dives into the critical aspects of organizational culture, leadership, and teamwork within an educational setting. School leaders will explore how these elements influence the overall effectiveness and success of their institutions.

This lesson emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience to foster positive cultures within your teams, departments, buildings, and districts. School leaders will learn how to effectively analyze and engage their audience to promote a collaborative and supportive environment.

This lesson encourages school leaders to engage in reflective practice by writing journal entries based on their learnings. Reflective journaling helps solidify understanding, connect theory to practice, and plan future actions for creating positive organizational cultures.

This lesson explores the concept that everyday interactions and decisions can be seen as opportunities to persuade and influence. School leaders will learn to harness persuasive techniques to effectively communicate and achieve their goals.

In this lesson, participants will engage in activities that help them connect insights from three previously watched videos to their own professional practice. This reflective exercise will deepen understanding and foster practical application of key concepts.

This lesson looks at the critical roles that vision and safety play in creating a thriving educational environment. School leaders will learn how to articulate a clear vision and ensure a safe space for both students and staff, fostering a culture of trust and growth.

This lesson emphasizes the importance of reflective practice by guiding participants to write detailed reflections on their learning. By connecting module content to personal experiences and future actions, school leaders can deepen their understanding and plan for practical application.

This lesson focuses on understanding and applying key concepts from Daniel Coyle's The Culture Code to enhance team dynamics, giving critical feedback, and using persuasive appeals to foster a positive culture.

In this lesson, participants will explore Aristotle's three appeals of persuasion—ethos, pathos, and logos—and learn how to effectively use them to influence and inspire their teams, fostering a positive and productive culture.

This lesson builds on previous activities to deepen participants' understanding of their audience. By engaging in practical exercises, school leaders will refine their ability to analyze and connect with their audience, enhancing their persuasive communication and leadership effectiveness.

In this lesson, participants will address Daniel Coyle’s insights on authority bias and explore strategies to foster a collaborative and questioning culture within their schools or districts. The goal is to develop a "hive mind" that encourages open dialogue, critical thinking, and shared decision-making.