Teacher Leadership: A District's Human Capital Investment Approach For Elevating Professional Learning

Abstract

....................................................................................................................... xvi Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................................................... 2 Background ............................................................................................................... 3 Context for the Study ................................................................................................. 5 Description of the Program .................................................................................. 5 Logic Model for the Study ......................................................................................... 8 Conceptual Framework .............................................................................................. 9 Problem Statement ................................................................................................... 13 Evaluation Questions ............................................................................................... 15 Significance of the Study ......................................................................................... 16 Definition of Terms ................................................................................................. 21 Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature ........................................................................ 26 Defining Teacher Leadership..................................................................................... 27 Teachers Evolving as Teacher Leaders .................................................................... 29 Teacher Leaders’ Role in Professional Learning ....................................................... 34 Current Policies and Guidelines in Support of Teacher Leadership ........................... 38 Barriers to Teacher Leadership and Conditions that Support Teacher Leadership ..... 40 Barriers to Teacher Leadership ........................................................................... 41