Teacher Leadership Factors and Teacher Leadership Model Based on the Six Guiding Principles
Journal Title: International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore teachers’ leadership factor and to develop a teacher leadership model based on the six guiding principles proposed. To address the objectives, this study employed a quantitative approach using a descriptive design. A total of 196 respondents; whom are comprised of teachers pursuing their post graduate studies at UPSI, using purposive sampling technique. The exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis have been used to obtain construct validity. Data from the survey is used to test and confirm factors expressed in the proposed model. The findings of this study which are tested on future teacher leaders have revealed significant results of the six guiding principles namely; “Leading by facilitating improvements in instructions and students learning’’, “Leading through modelling” ,“Leading through collaborative culture”, “Leading through organisational development” ,“Leading through partnership with the community” and “Leading through exemplary contribution”. The findings of this study provide important information for the undergraduates, lecturers, university administrators, and the community at large regarding to a new teacher leadership model in preparing quality teachers for the future. Besides that, it will broaden the literature on training and development of new teachers. Thus, this study also contribute a new paradigm in the area of teacher leadership.
Authors and Affiliations
Mahaliza Mansor, Hamidah Yusof, Rohaila Yusof, Norlia Mat Norwani, Norasibah Abdul Jalil, Fanny Kho Chee Yuet, Mohd Asri Mohd Noor, Khalip Musa
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- DOI 10.6007/IJARPED/v7-i4/5383
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