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Heenan, Barbara – Inverness Research, 2009
For decades teacher leadership has been widely promoted by policy makers and education leaders as a prime strategy for improving the educational enterprise. As practitioners of exemplary teaching, as innovators of pedagogy and curriculum, and as promoters of high-quality instruction for all students, teacher leaders are uniquely positioned to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Change, Educational Researchers, Teacher Leadership
Pugalee, David K.; Frykholm, Jeffrey; Shaka, Farella – 2001
School change can be greatly impacted by teachers who take an active role in leadership. Teacher leaders should continue to expand their roles and influence in effecting the types of school reform that will lead to sustainable change in the quality of education. Since professional development is key to change, this chapter will address three areas…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Teacher Leadership, Teachers
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Harlin, Rebecca – Childhood Education, 2005
In this article, the author contends that state and national policymakers should tap the talent pool of National Board Certified Teachers to boost student achievement and enhance teacher quality. This resource represents over 32,000 teachers who are nationally certified through a rigorous process, requiring demonstration of high levels of teaching…
Descriptors: Teachers, Teacher Certification, Teacher Leadership, Teacher Role
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Brownlee, Geraldine D. – Educational Horizons, 1979
Presented is a research study which investigated teacher leadership characteristics, which are described. It was concluded that teachers have leadership roles in the school, outside the classroom; teacher leaders are recognizable by other teachers; teacher leaders are identifiable by principals; teachers and principals agree on the identity of…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Identification, Leadership Qualities, Teacher Characteristics
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Sparks, Dennis – Journal of Staff Development, 1999
Presents an interview about learning communities with Ann Lieberman, known for her work in teacher leadership and development, educational change, collaborative research, and partnerships. The interview addresses characteristics of schools with professional learning communities; how such schools are created; necessary external supports; on-the-job…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Leadership
Seifert, Edward H.; Seifert, M. Judith – 1999
Some promising educational reforms are aimed at the classroom (strengthening the interaction between students and teachers and enhancing the curriculum). Change models most likely to succeed are those that give teachers, students, and other stakeholders a clear, common vision of their school's direction. When teachers translate visions into…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Educational Change