Leading Change from the Classroom (Victoria Bord-Dimock)

Teacher leadership should not accompany the desire to get out of teaching and into administration.

 

Teacher leadership is important because we are in daily contact with the learners and are in the best position to make decisions about curriculum and instruction.

 

Teacher leadership is not one of "higher" or "superior" position, but one of "bonding together" in a collaborative unit to promote personal growth.

 

Leadership Roles for Teachers:

     Research colleagues

     Advisors or mentors to new teachers

     Professional Development Facilitators

 

What Teacher Leaders Do...

1.  Build trust and support

2.  Diagnose organizational conditions 

3.  Deal with processes

4.  Manage the work

5.  Build skills and confidence in others

6.  Non-judgmental assistance   and support

7.  Model colegiality

8.  Enhance teacher self-esteem

9.  Use different approaches

10. Make provisions for support and learning for other teachers.