Distributive Leadership Themes: Annotated Bibliography

Distributive Leadership Themes: Annotated Bibliography

Introduction

The paper gives an account of the research articles in the form of annotated bibliography. It can be said that a Distributive forms of leadership are viable solutions for enhanced academics.

Mangin, Melinda M; Stoelinga, Sara Ray. (2010), “The Future of Instructional Teacher Leader Roles”,

Summary

In the mentioned article authors have explained the qualities of instructional leaders. According to them, Instructional teacher leader ensure that teaching practices are contextual and are based on research and authentic assessment of student learning. School leaders usually help students to achieve in several important ways like through their influence on other people and school processes. The principals also need the trust of the school community which does not come easily but once given it is not easy to take it away (Mangin,2010). Good principals should also take risks and encourage innovation because by doing so, they are also facilitating growth of leadership in their own school.

Major Theme

Professional development should also be endless and career focused. This means that training activities should build past experience all the way up to the principal's area of training. (Mangin, 2010).The leader is also required to set a vision and come up with ways to achieve the vision and also that good communication systems are in place. Management can be assigned to other senior members of staff but the aspects of leadership always remain the work of the head teacher.

Evidence from Direct Quote

Authors have explained the importance of instructional teacher by noting “The proliferation of instructionally focused teacher leader roles has been fueled by emergent knowledge of effective professional development” (pg 2. Par 1)



Definition of the Key terms

Instructional teacher leaders- theses teachers perform various activities ranging from the professional development workshops. Co plans, lesion plans, teaching observation, and feedbacks. They facilitate reflective critique and promote the shard practices among peers.

Examples

The instructional leaders support the professional growth of teachers by strengthening classroom teachers' understanding of curriculum content and instructional practice. They assist administration and building staff in formulating a vision and instructional priorities for the school (Mangin,2010).

Opposing View Points

According to Halverson and al (2008), should focus on structural factors, such as departmentalization, or a common planning time - which shapes both the leaders influence pedagogical practices of teachers. In addition, further research should examine the role that other school-level leaders - both formal and informal.

Eckman, Ellen W; Kelber, Sheryl T. (2009), The Co-Principal Ship: An Alternative To The Traditional Principalship,

Summary

The idea of the co-principal leadership model is discussed in the given article. In addition, educational leaders can take advantage of the work in context, because it enables them to identify key stakeholders, who can play a crucial role in the implementation of change and enhance students' achievement (Eckman,2009). Therefore, when there is a change in the department or program, the educational leaders of the department must fulfill their leadership role

Main Theme

To improve the quality of teaching and learning in the teacher-student system the Principal should pay regular visits ...