Download or read book Supports for Teacher Leadership Teachers Perceptions in American Sponsored Overseas Schools in Africa written by Sean Matthew Areias and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A competitive international school market is influential to the increased pressure on American-sponsored overseas schools to recruit and retain high-quality teachers. Teachers who feel they have more input into school decisions are more likely to desire employment at such schools, or once at the school, are more likely to stay for a longer period (Ingersoll, 2001; Mancuso, 2010). Purposefully developing teacher leadership in international schools may be a way to recruit and retain the best teachers (Weston, 2014), who positively influence school effectiveness and student learning results. With this study, I aimed to support American-sponsored overseas schools with recruiting and retaining the most effective teachers to fulfill their missions and contribute to the research base on variables that support teacher leadership to enhance school effectiveness within the unique context of American-sponsored overseas schools. With a multistage census sampling methodology, I investigated the type of leadership and intensity of leadership activities teachers perform and explored the extent school level variables teachers perceived to support the enactment of teacher leadership. The findings included (a) the large majority of teachers reported a high level and intensity of teacher leadership activities; (b) teachers desired more leadership responsibility; (c) teachers generally agreed that their schools provided the necessary supports for teacher leadership; (d) significant correlations were evident between teacher leadership levels and the school supports in the areas of organizational structure collaborative leadership, professional development, school culture in which teachers support each other, and school culture of trust; (e) no significant correlations existed between levels of teacher leadership and organizational structure autonomy, time, recognition, or role clarity; and (f) teachers who reported their schools to have a school culture, in which teachers support one another, also reported a greater number of leadership activities. No other school support variables had a significant correlation with leadership intensity. Teacher leaders feel supported, and they thrive in schools where leaders develop trusting relationships, promote an environment in which teachers support one another, establish collaborative leadership structures, and provide meaningful professional development opportunities. Teacher leadership has potentially positive implications for teacher retention and student learning.

Download or read book Perceptions of Administrators of American Sponsored Overseas Schools in Mexico and Private Schools in Alabama as Related to Teacher selection Criteria written by J. Edward Mandrell and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book From Teacher to Teacher Leader written by Ralph H. Pruitt and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teacher leadership is a promising practice that is having an impact on school reform. Traditional hierarchical styles of leadership are being replaced with distributive leadership models which redefine the roles of teachers. While some schools are practicing teacher leadership, the reasons for their success or failures are not well documented. There is little research that examines teachers' experiences as they develop into leaders and even less on teacher leadership in international schools. This study examined individual stories of teachers as they made role changes from "just teachers" to teacher leaders. The purpose was to increase the understanding of teacher leadership within the context of educational reform in an American-sponsored overseas school. Key events, supporting factors, and barriers influencing that role change were studied. The overall methodology used was qualitative and included multiple phases. The first phase consisted of interviews with administrators and examined the common experiences of a group of teacher leaders, while the final phase was a case study of four teacher leaders.

Download or read book Teachers Perceptions of the Impact of Principal Leadership Style on Teacher Transfers in International Schools in South Korea written by Caleb Philip Coleman and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative study determined the perceptions of international school teachers regarding leadership and how these perceptions influenced their turnover decisions. Research completed largely in the United States shows that principals are a major factor in teachers’ decisions to stay or leave their schools, primarily due to teachers rating their principals highly in communication and support. Over the last 25 years, international schools have experienced a boom in growth, yet research into international schools has lagged. This study sought to build on previous research to find if teacher perceptions in international schools in South Korea mirror those of teachers in previous studies. This action research-based qualitative study used a teacher questionnaire, semistructured teacher interviews, and semistructured administrator interviews to collect data. Teacher participants were foreign-licensed teachers at accredited international schools in South Korea. Administrators were current leaders at the same schools. Teachers at participating schools received an email asking them to complete a questionnaire, at the end of which was a link to participate in an interview to delve deeper into the topic. Administrators at participating schools received an email asking for their participation in the interview. Coding of transcripts made from the audio-recorded interviews allowed for analysis using a general inductive approach. Results showed that teachers and administrators hold very similar opinions about the importance of various factors relating to what teachers need and what influences teachers to stay at their schools. These similarities included the importance of presence, positive feedback, relationships, and approachability. Similarity of perspective should encourage school leaders, as these seem intuitive to lead to positive perceptions of leaders from teachers, which research shows to decrease turnover. Keywords: international schools, school leadership, retention, turnover, perception

Download or read book Improving Schools Through Teacher Leadership written by Harris, Alma and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2004-12-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the ways in which leadership can be fostered and enhanced, this text argues that teacher leadership is an instrinsic and important part of school and classroom improvement, as well as considering the roles, responsibilities and influences of teachers who lead.

Download or read book The Good High School written by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award winning book by the noted Harvard educator which examines six schools that have earned reputations for excellence.

Download or read book TALIS 2018 Results Volume II Teachers and School Leaders as Valued Professionals written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report aims to provide an in-depth analysis of teachers’ and school leaders’ perceptions of the value of their profession, their work-related well-being and stress, and their satisfaction with their working conditions. It also offers a description of teachers’ and school leaders’ contractual arrangements, opportunities to engage in professional tasks such as collaborative teamwork, autonomous decision making, and leadership practices.

Download or read book An Exploration Into Teachers Perceptions on Teacher Leadership and Their Motivational Levels to Engage in Leadership Roles at School written by Shobhana Chatturgoon and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Teachers Perceptions and Experiences of Teacher Leadership written by Jabulisiwe Clarah Khumalo and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Teacher Leadership in International Contexts written by Charles F. Webber and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-03-23 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the critical gaps among understandings of teacher leadership across organizational and cultural contexts. It challenges the use of the term teacher leadership as if there is a widely shared understanding of what it is and what it means for exercising influence and making decisions. The book describes how implicit meanings and competing assumptions about teacher leadership may contribute to uncertainty and confusion in school communities. The authors caution against the incorporation of teacher leadership in international policy making discussions without adequate consideration of contextual, organizational, historical, and cultural differences that may lead to school community members struggling to accommodate the concept or, worse, ignoring other frameworks for facilitating more culturally appropriate decision making. This book shares the findings of research conducted in several North American, European, African, Latin-American, and Australasian contexts as part of the International Study of Teacher Leadership. Study findings are used to posit contextualized conceptualizations of teacher leadership and to offer a perspective for positioning researchers and practitioners in the international teacher leadership discourse.

Download or read book The Routledge International Handbook of Teacher and School Development written by Christopher Day and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Handbook of Teacher and School Development brings together a collection of research and evidence-based authoritative writings which focus on international teacher and school development. Drawing on research from eighteen countries across seven continents, the forty chapters are grouped into ten themes which represent key aspects of teacher and school development: Issues of Professionalism and Performativity What Being an Effective Teacher Really Means Reason and Emotion in Teaching Schools in Different Circumstances Student Voices in a Global Context Professional Learning and Development Innovative Pedagogies School Effectiveness and Improvement Successful Schools, Successful Leader Professional Communities: their practices, problems & possibilities Each theme expertly adds to the existing knowledge base about teacher and school development internationally. They are individually important in shaping and understanding an appreciation of the underlying conditions which influence teachers and schools, both positively and negatively, and the possibilities for their further development. This essential handbook will be of interest to teacher educators, researchers in the field of teacher education and policy makers.

Download or read book School Leadership for Democratic Education in South Africa written by Tsediso Michael Makoelle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-07-29 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School Leadership for Democratic Education in South Africa explores the democratization and modernization of education in South Africa, analyzing the state of school leadership in South African schools from the time of the new democratic education dispensation in 1994 to the present day. The book maps out what the future of education in South Africa could look like and explores the most conducive educational environments for change in South African schools. It adopts a critical approach to analyzing leadership and management in the context of school governance, school effectiveness, teacher development, multiculturalism and equity in education. Contributions explore the democratization and modernization of education in South Africa through examining different perspectives, achievements and challenges, and also consider issues around access to technology, language policy and the curriculum along with new literature on selected aspects of leadership. This book will be of great interest for researchers, scholars, and students in the fields of educational leadership, sociology of education, and teacher education.

Download or read book Teacher Leaders written by Maggie Carter and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Great Leaders Equal Great Schools written by Autumn Cyprès and published by IAP. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The networks of Tennessee politicians, school leaders, and academics are rife with significant contributors to the national fabric of educational reform. This cadre includes Former White House Chief of Staff Howard Baker, United States Senator Bill Frist (currently Chairman of the Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education) former United States Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander (currently United States Senator and Conference Chair of the Republican Party) and current Governor Bill Haslam. This network has deep, current ties to The University of Tennessee, the Knoxville area, and school systems across the state of Tennessee. The Center for Educational Leadership is a highly funded, highly visible model for education reform throughout the state of Tennessee. This 3 book series will serve as a calling card for all activities that The Center for Educational Leadership is involved in around the state of Tennessee and the United States. This includes all school leadership summits for policy makers, practitioners, scholars, and legislators. It represents the shared vision and commitment of educational leaders, politicians, educational reformers, and legislators. This book will be distributed to school leaders, professional development coaches, teacher unions, scholars at several Tennessee institutions of higher education, and members of the Tennessee legislature and Department of Education. The audience for this series is primarily school leaders and scholars who are launching and designing new programs or revising and strengthening existing programs. However, those who are discussing policy at the local, state, and national level would be interested in the information given within these pages as it relates clearly to their work in educational leadership.

Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Professional Support Beyond Initial Teacher Education written by Anna Elizabeth Du Plessis and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the professional learning needs of teachers beyond initial teacher education, focusing on teachers in complex teaching positions, such as out-of-field teaching practices. The information presented here will help to improve professional learning strategies, while also offering an in-depth understanding of teachers’ needs, leaders’ perceptions, and what complex teaching situations mean for teachers’ professional learning and development. Further, Du Plessis shares the perceptions and lived experiences of teachers, parents, leaders and students as key stakeholders in quality teaching and learning environments. In light of new evidence-informed findings on the out-of-field phenomenon and continuing professional learning, Du Plessis puts forward strategies that will enhance the effectiveness of professional learning and development programs, while also fostering improved decision-making and policy development. In brief, Du Plessis focuses on the impact that complex teaching situations have on teachers’ unique needs, the support that is provided, and the influence of the out-of-field phenomenon on teachers’ responses to continuing professional learning and development programs.