Teacher professional leadership in support of teacher professional development |
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Authors: | Mike Taylor Anne Yates Luanna H Meyer Penny Kinsella |
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Institution: | Jessie Hetherington Centre for Educational Research, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 17-310, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | Counteracting perceptions of teaching as a profession with a flat career trajectory may require professional leadership opportunities for experienced teachers that differ substantively from those typically available. This evaluation study investigated the results of a professional development initiative for subject specialist teachers seconded to a leadership role in their curriculum areas. Interview and survey data supported teacher growth in subject expertise and leadership capacity attributed to the opportunities provided by the new teacher-leadership role. The findings of this study indicate expanded leadership roles may further develop experienced professionals while simultaneously supporting teacher knowledge during a period of embedding educational reform. |
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Keywords: | Senior subject advisers Professional development Subject expertise Teacher leadership Educational reform |
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