Connecting Teacher Leadership and School Improvement - 9780761931997
Published Date:
2/2/2005
Author:
Murphy, Joseph
Subject:
Professional Learning
Subdiscipline:
STEM
Subdiscipline:
Collaboration and Inquiry-Based Learning
Format:
Hardcover
1-ISBN10:
0761931996
ISBN10:
0761931996
child:
1
ISBN13:
9780761931997
ISBN13:
Weight:
15,008.00 Grams
Dimensions:18.57 cm
64.40 cm
51.52 cm
Description
Increase student learning by developing teacher leaders! This is the first book to synthesize theoretical, empirical, and practice-based literature in order to provide a comprehensive look at what is known about teacher leadership and what works to support it. The first part of the book explores the core concepts of teacher leadership, while the second part shows readers how to establish the context in their school or district to cultivate and support teacher leaders. A vital tool for school improvement, this volume covers such important topics as: The principal's critical role in supporting teacher leadership Cultivating teacher leadership through professional development Overcoming organizational barriers that hinder teacher leadership How teacher leadership can help advance school improvement efforts