کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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374411 | 622494 | 2011 | 10 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Counteracting perceptions of teaching as a profession with a flat career trajectory may require professional leadership opportunities for experienced teachers that differ substantively from those typically available. This evaluation study investigated the results of a professional development initiative for subject specialist teachers seconded to a leadership role in their curriculum areas. Interview and survey data supported teacher growth in subject expertise and leadership capacity attributed to the opportunities provided by the new teacher-leadership role. The findings of this study indicate expanded leadership roles may further develop experienced professionals while simultaneously supporting teacher knowledge during a period of embedding educational reform.
Research highlights
► Classroom teachers implement educational reform through formal leadership roles;
► Teacher-leaders are a credible source of professional development to their peers;
► Formal leadership roles reinvigorate the careers of experienced teachers;
► Career pathways for classroom teachers should build on pre-existing strengths
Journal: Teaching and Teacher Education - Volume 27, Issue 1, January 2011, Pages 85–94