When leaders identify and respond to the needs of teachers they encourage a sense of collective teacher efficacy. (teacherscholars.org)
Collective teacher efficacy refers to the belief that through their collective action educators can make a difference in student learning. (teacherscholars.org)
Colonial Acres teacher leaders are supporting their colleagues to use inquiry to strengthen cross-grade collaboration, deepen their understanding of Balanced Literacy and build collective teacher efficacy around instruction in reading and writing. (teacherscholars.org)