When the sleeping giant awakes: the lived experiences of teacher leaders and implications for schools and education systems
PhD Thesis
Title | When the sleeping giant awakes: the lived experiences of teacher leaders and implications for schools and |
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Type | PhD Thesis |
Authors | |
Author | Petersen, Shauna Lea |
Supervisor | Andrews, Dorothy |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Qualification Name | Doctor of Philosophy |
Number of Pages | 313 |
Year | 2016 |
Abstract | At the very heart of our schools lies a potentially powerful resource that often remains untapped – our teacher leaders. Within them resides the power to make a difference in schools and communities in their contribution to the capacity of the education system and the profession. Researchers worldwide have acknowledged that the key to successful school reform lies with teachers, yet the visibility of teacher leadership as an organisational resource is not overtly apparent. In view of a recent global focus on the current challenges facing leaders in schools, a renewed focus on teacher leadership appears very timely. Media reports cite teacher |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Education |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q45q0/when-the-sleeping-giant-awakes-the-lived-experiences-of-teacher-leaders-and-implications-for-schools-and-education-systems
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