https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp Helping Teachers Develop as Leaders en-us 2018-03-02 03:15:28 UTC 2018-03-18 15:00:08 UTC hello@padlet.com angary https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/237266899 I agree with this statement, especially after the readings in the course. Prior to being a classroom teacher I use to believe that administration held all the power, that they were the ones in control of our schools outcome. After gaining experience and a better understanding of what leadership in schools looks like I now understand that administration alone cannot change the outcomes of a school. In order to ensure that every child has a quality teacher and learning experience teachers have to be responsible and support the learning outcomes. For this reason I believe it's difficult to give just one definition of teacher leadership because it embodies so many components all of which play an important role in defining what a teacher leader should be. ]]> 2018-03-02 03:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/237266899 angary https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/237271961 2018-03-02 03:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/237271961 angary https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/237273113 2018-03-02 03:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/237273113 https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/240186651 I agree with Katzenmeyer and Moller that the definition continues to evolve with time because teacher leadership roles in general have drastically changed throughout the years. Teachers are beginning to gain many more leadership roles than they were originally allotted years ago, especially when teachers had little to no responsibilities at all beside teaching the content in their classrooms. I agree with you Amanda that after engaging with the course readings I have personally affirmed the importance of teacher leadership beyond the administration and coaches in a school setting. The teachers play such a significant role in the students lives both inside and outside of the classroom, and it would be detrimental to not include their perspectives, ideas, and efforts in the leadership roles around the school. ]]> 2018-03-09 15:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/240186651 https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/240189634 I think empowering teachers is the perspective that sticks out the most to me for having the greatest impact on promoting leadership. Based on the chapters I read in the Sleeping Giant, enhancing teacher self-efficacy is critical to helping teachers realize their capabilities and potential as teacher leaders throughout their school and community. If we aren't empowering teachers throughout the school, teachers will not see the significance of taking their skills beyond what they teach in the classroom, and won't have a desire to go above and beyond what they are currently doing in their classrooms and schools to truly impact their students. ]]> 2018-03-09 15:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/240189634 https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/240192138 Since I am not currently teaching, I believe the best ways to implement leadership in schools is to first develop a close and strong school community between educators, specialist, and administrators. Everyone needs to feel they have a strong and lasting effect on the students in the school and a collaborative connection with their colleagues before they can be expected to work together with them in specific leadership roles. ]]> 2018-03-09 15:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/240192138 esgolden https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/243196094 I agree, as I have reflected on the changes since I have become a teacher I agree they have evolved a great deal over the years. When
I first began teaching 13 years ago a leader in the school was the principal and maybe the interim principal who would serve when that person was off campus. Faculty meetings were ran by admin, staff trainings from central office and the teachers job was to teach. Over the years that has definitely changed and expanded. The teachers role has moved past the classroom. In my school now the leadership team plays a large role in our school professional development, staff meetings, and SIP committees. ]]> 2018-03-18 14:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/243196094 esgolden https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/243196688 For me personally it's about empowering and building teacher professionalism. I feel like our profession is one of the most micromanaged there is, and as we build leaders, and empower teachers to believe in their skill sets, show their abilities and bring others into the fold it builds a level of professionalism. It also helps to build stronger communities where our families believe in what we are doing in our classrooms.]]> 2018-03-18 14:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/243196688 esgolden https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/243197046 At my school teacher leaders are built through our leadership team, SIP committees and the ability to present professional development on early release days. Our administration pushes each of us to look for a way for us to be leaders in our community, they also provide training on becoming a leader. I feel like the instructional coaches also do an excellent job of highlighting the skills that each teacher brings to the building and uses these as natural leadership building opportunities. ]]> 2018-03-18 14:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/angary/5y7yewwoi3lp/wish/243197046