Navigating Teacher Leaders' Complex Relationships Using a Distributed Leadership Framework.
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| Title: | Navigating Teacher Leaders' Complex Relationships Using a Distributed Leadership Framework. |
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| Authors: | Klein, Emily J.1 kleine@mail.montclair.edu, Taylor, Monica2 taylorm@mail.montclair.edu, Munakata, Mika2 munakatam@mail.montclair.edu, Trabona, Kristen3 trabonak1@mail.montclair.edu, Rahman, Zareen4 rahmanz1@mail.montclair.edu, McManus, Jason4 mcmanusj1@mail.montclair.edu |
| Source: | Teacher Education Quarterly. Spring2018, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p89-112. 24p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Educational leadership, *Science teachers, *Career development, *Science education, *Learning |
| Abstract: | This article presents findings from a multi-year, qualitative study of K-12 science teacher fellows involved in a grant-funded professional development program. This research hones in on Year 2 where we examine the actions our fellows have taken in their districts as science teacher leaders and their sense of agency. The following main themes emerged in the data: how science teacher leaders see personal/organizational change as a process; the importance of differentiated mentoring and support; the fellows' acceptance of roadblocks as part of the growth process; and finally, the value of reflection as a means to sustain leadership efforts beyond the fellowship. We explore the implications for professional development programs in districts, and in particular, those that address the need to cultivate teacher leadership. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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