Studies suggest that problems often result
when teacher leadership roles are not well defined (Hart, 1990; Hatfield, et al., 1987; Wasley, 1989).
Not exact matches
Getting that balance between the
teacher -
leadership role and the necessities of
leadership and management is not an easy one but it is one within which that creative tension can be balanced by positive, respectful language, avoiding unnecessary confrontation
when you're managing behaviour and also not easily buying into some of the behaviours that children exhibit — like sulking and pouting, argumentation and so on.
Nagel believes that an administrator must understand his or her
role in
teacher stress and then change that impact by practicing «participatory
leadership and supporting
teachers»
when they need help.
The new school models in these schools allow sustainably funded higher pay for all,
leadership roles that let great
teachers lead teams, time for on - the - job collaboration and development, and enhanced authority and credit
when helping more students.
Multiple studies have demonstrated that organizations that prioritize a performance - management system that supports employees» professional growth outperform organizations that do not.25 Similar to all professionals,
teachers need feedback and opportunities to develop and refine their practices.26 As their expertise increases, excellent
teachers want to take on additional responsibilities and assume
leadership roles within their schools.27 Unfortunately, few educators currently receive these kinds of opportunities for professional learning and growth.28 For example, well - developed, sustained professional learning communities, or PLCs, can serve as powerful levers to improve teaching practice and increase student achievement.29
When implemented poorly, however, PLCs result in little to no positive change in school performance.30
Their
leadership role is only impactful
when you, the
teachers follow the lead.
And
when veteran
teachers take on these mentorships and new
leadership roles, they should have a lighter course or student load to ensure they can give ample time to newer
teachers.
When public education is under such vicious attacks and the public school system itself may be lost, for a
teacher not to take a
leadership role is tantamount to complicity.
I hear a lot of discussion these days about paths to
leadership roles for
teachers; yet, I rarely see compensation offered
when teachers take on these
roles (which, by the way, often isolate them from their peers, as they become «outsiders»).
Additionally,
when teacher preparation includes high - quality clinical training, it provides an opportunity for veteran
teachers to advance along a career pathway other than a position in administration — assuming
leadership roles by becoming mentor
teachers.
This framework can be used to design professional development offerings, serve as a discussion tool to address the dilemmas that arise
when leadership is shared and contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the
roles teacher leaders assume in efforts to improve student learning.
Teachers can provide essential insight
when determining which
leadership roles will best serve unique school and district environments, and they can support school leaders who seek to cultivate school cultures grounded in professional growth and student learning.
Once a principal has a strong understanding of staff and various areas for
leadership, it is important that
teachers know that they are trusted and supported
when they are put in a
leadership role.
She asked them to consider
teacher raises, bonuses for instructors in
leadership roles and more money
when students exceed growth expectations.