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Leadership Strategies for Teachers

By: Eunice M. Merideth

Do you see yourself as a leader?

You should! Teachers rarely see themselves as leaders, but as a teacher who is committed to your students and to your own professional development, you already help strengthen your school community. This practical handbook shows you how to expand your leadership skills, offering strategies for improving student achievement, extending your learning, collaborating for school improvement, and supporting shared vision in your school. Included are strategies for:

  • Goal setting
  • Strategic planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Reflective practice
  • Networking
  • Team building
Product Details
  • Grade Level: PreK-12
  • ISBN: 9781412937092
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2006
  • Page Count: 136
  • Publication date: June 23, 2006

Price: $39.95

Price: $39.95
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Description

Description

"Leadership Strategies for Teachers captures nearly all of the leadership situations that a teacher encounters at one point or another. The author provides a clear snapshot of many practical theories that can aid any aspiring, or situational, leader."
—Erin Powers, English Teacher
Paul Revere Charter Middle School, Los Angeles, CA

Do you see yourself as a leader?

You should! Teachers rarely see themselves as leaders, but as a teacher who is committed to your students and to your own professional development, you already help advance school improvement efforts. This practical handbook shows you how to expand your leadership skills by offering strategies for improving student achievement, extending your own learning, collaborating with others for school improvement, and supporting shared vision and values in your learning community!

Educators at all levels will find invaluable information for developing leadership skills and strengthening their school communities. Included are strategies for:

  • Goal setting and strategic planning
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Reflective inquiry and practice
  • Professional development and networking

In addition, numerous case studies, the latest research about teacher leaders, and reflective worksheets will help you extend your talents, knowledge, and skills as a learning leader.


Key features

Features

  • Discusses the REACH model as a guide for developing teacher-leaders
  • Includes case studies that explore how the REACH model can be applied
  • Offers strategies for goal setting, effective communication, and conflict resolution
  • Includes suggestions for strategic planning, team building, networking, and stress management
  • Provides reflective questions that promote application of the model and strategies
Author(s)

Author(s)

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Eunice M. Merideth

Eunice M. Merideth is a Levitt Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean of the Drake University School of Education. She has designed and taught leadership courses and has been working with classroom teachers on leadership issues for over ten years. Merideth is a University Technology Fellow for Drake University, supporting Web-assisted and Web-based instruction at Drake University. She has written two books and numerous articles about teacher leadership, technology integration, and educational equity. Merideth received a doctorate in Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Iowa State University.
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

1. Teachers as Leaders

     Who Are Teacher-Leaders?

     REACH Model for Teacher-Leaders

     Strategies for Increasing Teacher Leadership Potential

     Looking Back/REACHing Forward

2. Teacher-Leaders and Change

     The Change Process

     Strategies for Teacher-Leaders as Change Agents

     Change and Control

     Change and Stress

     Looking Back/REACHing Forward

3. Teacher-Leaders Improving Student Achievement

     Teachers as Learning Leaders

     Communication With Students

     Communication With Families

     Strategies for Focusing on Student Achievement

     Parent and Teacher Expectations: A Matter of Balance

     Looking Back/REACHing Forward

4. Teacher-Leaders Extending Their Own Learning

     Teacher-Leader as a Professional

     Reflective Practice and Inquiry

     The Self-Directed Development Model

     Action Research

     Classroom-Based Development Models

     Professional Teaching Portfolio

     Communicating Leadership

     Obstacles to Continued Learning for Teacher-Leaders

     Strategies for Teacher-Leaders’ Lifelong Learning

     Looking Back/REACHing Forward

5. Teacher-Leaders Collaborating for School Improvement

     The School Improvement Model

     Teachers as Situational Leaders

     Situational Leading for Professional Development

     Communication With Colleagues

     Strategies for Leadership Collaboration

     Looking Back/REACHing Forward

6. Teacher-Leaders Supporting Shared Vision and Values

     Defining Shared Vision and Values

     Sustaining and Connecting Teacher-Leaders

     Communicating Vision

     Strategies to Use When Connecting With Other Teacher-Leaders

     Looking Back/REACHing Forward

Resources

References

Index

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