The Life Stories of Teacher Leaders: A Qualitative Content Analysis
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The teacher leader creates a path through which the students achieve their valued outcomes (high education performance). The qualitative content analysis was used in the investigation. The application of correct inference and interpretation in qualitative content analysis allows for the raw data into manageable themes. 10 participants were recruited in the study. Each interview conducted in their own office in the school. Semi-structured interviews were done based on the general questions asked with the key informants. This set of interview guides were evaluated twice by two experts in qualitative research. All interviews were recorded and then transcribed by the researcher.
Seven themes emerged in this study: questing for quality education through continuous involvement in curriculum development, nurturing an empowering and inspiring school climate, leveraging partnerships, networks and linkages with the various stakeholders, exemplifying good leadership skills, amplifying open and clear communication, developing systematic process of classroom observation and setting attainable standards outcomes and expectations for students and teachers.
This study revealed the actions of teacher leaders working at Quirino National High School about teacher leadership skills and their best practices. The seven themes show that teacher leaders are highly motivated to enhance student achievement. Stakeholders in education should place significant emphasis on promoting classroom teacher leadership.
Thus, education administrators should design effective strategies to ensure that the current crop of teachers understands the importance and role of teacher leaders. By reflecting on these practices, teachers will be inspired to become teacher leaders in their own field.
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