Definitions, Structures, and Cultures that Promote Teacher Leadership: Making Sense of Section Two

Abstract

This chapter synthesizes Chapters 8–11, and discusses various definitions, structures, and cultures of teacher leadership. It also describes how the professional development school model supports various teacher leader roles, responsibilities, and initiatives, including liaisons-in-residence, professional learning communities, learning walks, co-teaching, and mentoring. Recognizing that even amidst rich and authentic examples, a common definition for teacher leadership still does not emerge, the chapter concludes on the note that by not declaring a one-size-fits-all definition of teacher leadership, the concept remains open to various potential leadership roles and responsibilities.

Citation

Cosenza, M.N. (2018), "Definitions, Structures, and Cultures that Promote Teacher Leadership: Making Sense of Section Two", Hunzicker, J. (Ed.) Teacher Leadership in Professional Development Schools, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 191-198. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78743-403-520181014