Navigating Two Cultures for Change - Lowell Amiotte - OSEU #6

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Reviewed JAG competency and OSEU connections

G46 — Demonstrate how to work with diverse people

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Reviewed teaching connection (Supporting): Lowell Amiotte describes navigating two cultures and working within policies and procedures to improve conditions for future generations. This supports G46 by inviting students to work across cultural differences.

Updated for Proposed August 9, 2024: New connection to the overall current understanding. No specific OSEU standard alignment is claimed. Original JAG–interview approval retained.

I've been in education for a long time and I had to work with a lot of those policies and procedures. And a lot of people fight them. And the reason I was selected to start with at Black Hills was because I could navigate between two cultures. And I kind of knew the policies and procedures to go by. I always thought that aim played a really big role. You know, the radical people thought they were so radical. But they would come in and point out a lot of things that were wrong. And then less radical people like me could look at those things and say, How are we going to improve them? Through the system rather than attacking the system. So policies and procedures are very important too. I think if they're not followed, you can see what happens just right here in the state if people violate the policies and procedures and don't follow them.

Learn About: What details in this passage support the speaker’s account of working for change? What would you need to hear in the full interview before interpreting it?

Learn From: How could you work across cultural differences? Use a fictional or classroom example if you prefer, and explain which part of the speaker’s account informed your approach.

05 Wolakota Project Video Transcripts and URLs.docx · WP-0075; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krWq0E2wIyc; opening passage. Teaching interpretation is separate from official wording and the interviewee’s account.

G52 — Demonstrate an ability to adapt to people and situations

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Reviewed teaching connection (Supporting): Lowell Amiotte describes navigating two cultures and working within policies and procedures to improve conditions for future generations. This supports G52 by inviting students to adapt to institutional expectations.

Updated for Proposed August 9, 2024: New connection to the overall current understanding. No specific OSEU standard alignment is claimed. Original JAG–interview approval retained.

I've been in education for a long time and I had to work with a lot of those policies and procedures. And a lot of people fight them. And the reason I was selected to start with at Black Hills was because I could navigate between two cultures. And I kind of knew the policies and procedures to go by. I always thought that aim played a really big role. You know, the radical people thought they were so radical. But they would come in and point out a lot of things that were wrong. And then less radical people like me could look at those things and say, How are we going to improve them? Through the system rather than attacking the system. So policies and procedures are very important too. I think if they're not followed, you can see what happens just right here in the state if people violate the policies and procedures and don't follow them.

Learn About: What details in this passage support the speaker’s account of working for change? What would you need to hear in the full interview before interpreting it?

Learn From: How could you adapt to institutional expectations? Use a fictional or classroom example if you prefer, and explain which part of the speaker’s account informed your approach.

G48 — Demonstrate an openness to change

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Reviewed teaching connection (Supporting): Lowell Amiotte describes navigating two cultures and working within policies and procedures to improve conditions for future generations. This supports G48 by inviting students to consider constructive change.

Updated for Proposed August 9, 2024: New connection to the overall current understanding. No specific OSEU standard alignment is claimed. Original JAG–interview approval retained.

I've been in education for a long time and I had to work with a lot of those policies and procedures. And a lot of people fight them. And the reason I was selected to start with at Black Hills was because I could navigate between two cultures. And I kind of knew the policies and procedures to go by. I always thought that aim played a really big role. You know, the radical people thought they were so radical. But they would come in and point out a lot of things that were wrong. And then less radical people like me could look at those things and say, How are we going to improve them? Through the system rather than attacking the system. So policies and procedures are very important too. I think if they're not followed, you can see what happens just right here in the state if people violate the policies and procedures and don't follow them.

Learn About: What details in this passage support the speaker’s account of working for change? What would you need to hear in the full interview before interpreting it?

Learn From: How could you consider constructive change? Use a fictional or classroom example if you prefer, and explain which part of the speaker’s account informed your approach.

G55 — Apply the problem-solving process

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Reviewed teaching connection (Supporting): Lowell Amiotte describes navigating two cultures and working within policies and procedures to improve conditions for future generations. This supports G55 by inviting students to identify a feasible way to address a problem.

Updated for Proposed August 9, 2024: New connection to the overall current understanding. No specific OSEU standard alignment is claimed. Original JAG–interview approval retained.

I've been in education for a long time and I had to work with a lot of those policies and procedures. And a lot of people fight them. And the reason I was selected to start with at Black Hills was because I could navigate between two cultures. And I kind of knew the policies and procedures to go by. I always thought that aim played a really big role. You know, the radical people thought they were so radical. But they would come in and point out a lot of things that were wrong. And then less radical people like me could look at those things and say, How are we going to improve them? Through the system rather than attacking the system. So policies and procedures are very important too. I think if they're not followed, you can see what happens just right here in the state if people violate the policies and procedures and don't follow them.

Learn About: What details in this passage support the speaker’s account of working for change? What would you need to hear in the full interview before interpreting it?

Learn From: How could you identify a feasible way to address a problem? Use a fictional or classroom example if you prefer, and explain which part of the speaker’s account informed your approach.

F33 — Base decisions on values and goals

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Reviewed teaching connection (Supporting): Lowell Amiotte describes navigating two cultures and working within policies and procedures to improve conditions for future generations. This supports F33 by inviting students to connect action with values and long-term goals.

Updated for Proposed August 9, 2024: New connection to the overall current understanding. No specific OSEU standard alignment is claimed. Original JAG–interview approval retained.

I've been in education for a long time and I had to work with a lot of those policies and procedures. And a lot of people fight them. And the reason I was selected to start with at Black Hills was because I could navigate between two cultures. And I kind of knew the policies and procedures to go by. I always thought that aim played a really big role. You know, the radical people thought they were so radical. But they would come in and point out a lot of things that were wrong. And then less radical people like me could look at those things and say, How are we going to improve them? Through the system rather than attacking the system. So policies and procedures are very important too. I think if they're not followed, you can see what happens just right here in the state if people violate the policies and procedures and don't follow them.

Learn About: What details in this passage support the speaker’s account of working for change? What would you need to hear in the full interview before interpreting it?

Learn From: How could you connect action with values and long-term goals? Use a fictional or classroom example if you prefer, and explain which part of the speaker’s account informed your approach.

G53 — Exhibit work ethics and behaviors essential for success

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Reviewed teaching connection (Supporting): Lowell Amiotte describes navigating two cultures and working within policies and procedures to improve conditions for future generations. This supports G53 by inviting students to discuss ethical behavior when seeking change.

Updated for Proposed August 9, 2024: New connection to the overall current understanding. No specific OSEU standard alignment is claimed. Original JAG–interview approval retained.

I've been in education for a long time and I had to work with a lot of those policies and procedures. And a lot of people fight them. And the reason I was selected to start with at Black Hills was because I could navigate between two cultures. And I kind of knew the policies and procedures to go by. I always thought that aim played a really big role. You know, the radical people thought they were so radical. But they would come in and point out a lot of things that were wrong. And then less radical people like me could look at those things and say, How are we going to improve them? Through the system rather than attacking the system. So policies and procedures are very important too. I think if they're not followed, you can see what happens just right here in the state if people violate the policies and procedures and don't follow them.

Learn About: What details in this passage support the speaker’s account of working for change? What would you need to hear in the full interview before interpreting it?

Learn From: How could you discuss ethical behavior when seeking change? Use a fictional or classroom example if you prefer, and explain which part of the speaker’s account informed your approach.

G50 — Negotiate solutions to conflict

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Reviewed teaching connection (Exploratory): Lowell Amiotte describes navigating two cultures and working within policies and procedures to improve conditions for future generations. This supports G50 by inviting students to seek constructive responses to disagreement. This is a classroom transfer opportunity; the interview does not provide a complete procedure for demonstrating this competency.

Updated for Proposed August 9, 2024: New connection to the overall current understanding. No specific OSEU standard alignment is claimed. Original JAG–interview approval retained.

I've been in education for a long time and I had to work with a lot of those policies and procedures. And a lot of people fight them. And the reason I was selected to start with at Black Hills was because I could navigate between two cultures. And I kind of knew the policies and procedures to go by. I always thought that aim played a really big role. You know, the radical people thought they were so radical. But they would come in and point out a lot of things that were wrong. And then less radical people like me could look at those things and say, How are we going to improve them? Through the system rather than attacking the system. So policies and procedures are very important too. I think if they're not followed, you can see what happens just right here in the state if people violate the policies and procedures and don't follow them.

Learn About: What details in this passage support the speaker’s account of working for change? What would you need to hear in the full interview before interpreting it?

Learn From: How could you seek constructive responses to disagreement? Use a fictional or classroom example if you prefer, and explain which part of the speaker’s account informed your approach.

P127 — Demonstrate effective leadership skills

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Reviewed teaching connection (Supporting): Lowell Amiotte describes navigating two cultures and working within policies and procedures to improve conditions for future generations. This supports P127 by inviting students to examine leadership directed toward future generations.

Updated for Proposed August 9, 2024: New connection to the overall current understanding. No specific OSEU standard alignment is claimed. Original JAG–interview approval retained.

I've been in education for a long time and I had to work with a lot of those policies and procedures. And a lot of people fight them. And the reason I was selected to start with at Black Hills was because I could navigate between two cultures. And I kind of knew the policies and procedures to go by. I always thought that aim played a really big role. You know, the radical people thought they were so radical. But they would come in and point out a lot of things that were wrong. And then less radical people like me could look at those things and say, How are we going to improve them? Through the system rather than attacking the system. So policies and procedures are very important too. I think if they're not followed, you can see what happens just right here in the state if people violate the policies and procedures and don't follow them.

Learn About: What details in this passage support the speaker’s account of working for change? What would you need to hear in the full interview before interpreting it?

Learn From: How could you examine leadership directed toward future generations? Use a fictional or classroom example if you prefer, and explain which part of the speaker’s account informed your approach.

Interview transcript

I've been in education for a long time and I had to work with a lot of those policies and procedures. And a lot of people fight them. And the reason I was selected to start with at Black Hills was because I could navigate between two cultures. And I kind of knew the policies and procedures to go by. I always thought that aim played a really big role. You know, the radical people thought they were so radical. But they would come in and point out a lot of things that were wrong. And then less radical people like me could look at those things and say, How are we going to improve them? Through the system rather than attacking the system. So policies and procedures are very important too. I think if they're not followed, you can see what happens just right here in the state if people violate the policies and procedures and don't follow them. So I'm kind of on the one hand a person who believes in them. But then I also believe if you don't like them, you can work to change them. Or work to have people do something around them that isn't illegal or immoral. Like I said, you're responsible for the next seven generations. You don't want illegal and immoral, unethical ideas to be shown to those seven generations. You want your name to be clear and to be able to say, Like a good warrior, I've always tried to do my best no matter how hard it is.