I came across this article a few days ago and have found it a very affirming, quick four page read. I like it as it gives backing to the role of teacher leaders within schools. As I work with many clusters who want to build leadership capability across their schools, I found this a potentially useful article to use with leaderships teams. Here's why.
"Leadership is a particular kind of relationship - one that mobilizers other people to improve practice." (Page 1). We recognise the importance of relationships - I found this article though collated key findings about teachers role in school effectiveness.
"...relationships already exist among teachers, principals, specialists, counselors and support staff. The question to ask is, How do these relationships influence the adults in this school to do good things for students?" (page 1). ...relationships determine who communicates with whom, who shares professional wisdom with whom, and who ultimately influences the quality of teaching and learning (Darling-Hammond, 2001).
Key ideas from the article
- Relational leadership
- Teacher Asset - Building Relationships
- Teacher Asset - Maintaining a sense of purpose
- Teacher Asset - Improving instructional practice
A Complementary Mix of Leaders
"The leadership litmus test is, Are the relationships in this school mobilising people to improve the learning of all students? If that test comes up positive, then we can ask, Who's contributing to this leadership - to strong working relationships, to a robust commitment to good purposes, and to relentless improvement of practice?" (page 3)
Article can be found on Leadspace NZ http://www.leadspace.govt.nz/leadership/articles/what-teachers-bring-leadership.php
Monday, April 21, 2008
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