TEACHER AS A
LEADER AND
CHANGE AGENT
PRESENTED BY : ANGELICA C. BACERO
The concepts of leading and teaching are so
intertwined that every leader is a teacher, and every
teacher is a leader. The art of leading students is
one of the greatest challenges faced by today's
teacher. The process is intensified in a prison
setting where the environment for blending
leadership practices is complex (Hand & Penuel,
2013).
TEACHER AS A LEADER
Teacher leaders lead within and
beyond the classroom; identify with
and contribute to a community of
teacher learners and leaders;
influence others toward improved
educational practice; and accept
responsibility for achieving the
outcomes of their leadership
(Katzenmeyer & Moller, 2001).
TEACHER LEADERSHIP IS:
• A way of organizing learning.
• A way of understanding the connections between
knowledge and practice.
• A way of combining the explicit and tacit ways of
knowing.
• A way of learning the skills, abilities and capacities for
developing and nurturing community among peers.
A way of negotiating the tensions between privacy and a
new view community (Lieberman, 2013).
WHO ARE TEACHER LEADERS?
Teacher leaders are both teachers and leaders. Teacher leaders are or
have been teachers with significant teaching experience, are known to be
excellent teachers, and are respected by their peers.
Demonstrated high levels A sense of
of instructional expertise, empowerment
Collaboration Competent
Reflection Credible
WHO ARE TEACHER LEADERS?
Collaborative Lead school improvement
Model effective practice. efforts.
Mentor new and struggling Advocate for the needs of
teachers. students
Conduct professional Have strong teaching,
development activities organization, and
Raise the level of collaboration interpersonal skills
in schools. Role model
QUALITIES OF TEACHER
LEADERS AS LEADERS
Significant experience in their Creative
teaching fields Innovative
Excellent teaching skills Seekers of challenge and
Extensive knowledge of
growth
teaching and learning,
Take risks
curriculum, and content arca
Lifelong learners
Clearly developed personal
philosophy of education
ROLE OF TEACHER LEADERS
Furthermore, (Harrison & Killion, 2007)
described roles of teacher leaders
1. Resource Provider
2. Instructional Specialist
3. Curriculum Specialist
4. Classroom Supporter
5. Learning Facilitator
THE TEACHER
AS A CHANGE
AGENT
AGENT OF CHANGE
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER
AS AN AGENT OF CHANGE
Change agent's role is to:
Decide what to change
Facilitate what to
change
Implement the change
Stabilize the change
Let's delve into the details
of how teachers can serve
as agents of change:
EDUCATION AND FOSTERING
KNOWLEDGE CRITICAL THINKING
DISSEMINATION: AND INQUIRY:
PROMOTING ENCOURAGING
INCLUSION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
DIVERSITY: AND SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY:
MODELING POSITIVE CREATING SAFE
BEHAVIOR AND AND SUPPORTIVE
VALUES: LEARNING
ENVIRONMENTS:
COLLABORATION AND
PARTNERSHIPS:
ATTITUDE OF A TEACHER
Positive minded — thinks about good
things and opportunities.
Caring — cares about the welfare of
the students.
Patient — knows that good thing
takes time
Passionate — do their work with full
responsibility
HOW A TEACHER
MAKES CHANGES
Thoughts
Words
Actions
A Teacher's Thoughts
• A teacher should be thoughtful of their students: their
emotions, their work burden, their feelings
• A teacher should also always think of what
improvements can he/she brings to help their students
• A teacher should always think of good
things about their students
• Example: maybe they already have a lot of
work, maybe they are tired, pity them.. etc
A Teacher's Words
• A teacher's words • Sensitive issues must
should be inspiring be avoided at all cost
(family, religion, race,
culture)
• A teacher should
also give comments
and criticism but
always be careful • Teachers should
with their words so give credit where
that they wont it's due
offend or hurt their
student's feelings
A Teacher's Actions
Should hold on to the saying
"leadership through
action" and "action speaks
louder than words"
Gives instructions, not
orders
•Should work on being a
leader instead of being a boss
PROBLEMS IN THE CLASSROOM FOR
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
Classroom is place where students
from different places and different
culture sit together under one roof.
Then problems emerge and there is
only one teacher standing ahead to
face almost 30 to 35 students. And
some problems become very sensitive
that lead teacher to counselling.
The problems are like:
Students Become overly Unprepared Students
dependent on the Angry Students
teacher. The Gum chewer
Aggressive Students The forgetful Students
Cheating Only Physical
Bullying Appearance
Dominance of Strong Noise Makers
Students
THE TEACHER SHOULD DO SOMETHING
EFFECTIVE FOR CHANGE
If a student
can't learn the
way we teach,
maybe we should
teach the way
they learn.
CONCLUSION
The importance of teachers as leaders and change
agents lies in their unique position to influence and inspire
both students and the educational environment. Therefore,
studying the teacher's role as a leader and change agent is
essential for future educators, as we will face multiple
challenges and struggles. This knowledge equips us with the
skills to inspire students and drive positive change in our
classrooms and communities. By embracing these roles, we
teachers can empower our students, shape and mold their
growth mindset, and create a more equitable and effective
learning environment. Additionally, we can provide our
students with more than just a quality education; we can
contribute to their holistic development.
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