The Future of Instructional Teacher Leader Roles |
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| Authors: | Melinda M Mangin Sara Ray Stoelinga |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Educational Administration , Michigan State University , East Lansing, Michigan, USA;2. Consortium on Chicago School Research , University of Chicago , Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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| Abstract: | In response to increased performance expectations, schools and districts are turning to nonsupervisory, school-based, instructional teacher leader roles to help improve teachers’ instruction and enhance student learning. Increased opportunities to learn about teacher leadership may facilitate the implementation and institutionalization of instructional teacher leader roles. We discuss how institutions of higher education could develop programs for instructional teacher leaders, provide related coursework to school administrators and preservice teachers, and educate school communities about the potential usefulness of these roles. |
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| Keywords: | instructional teacher leaders school improvement teacher leadership |
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