Domain 2
to be a teacher leader...
Overview:
The teacher leader understands how to effectively use research to increase student learning by improving instructional practices; and uses this knowledge to model and facilitate colleagues' use of appropriate research-based strategies and data-driven action plans.
The teacher leader:
Works with colleagues...
Discuss opportunities, issues and challenges related to student learning, taking into account others' interests, knowledge and resources.
Accessing research, student learning data and other resources.
Guide colleagues in selecting appropriate research based strategies, designing action and other forms of research and measuring results
Analyze data...
Guiding collaboration to interpret student data and using that data to revise instructional strategies to improve future educational results.
Connect to larger community
Encourages colleagues to connect with others in education and within the community who engage in educational research to discuss findings related to student learning.
Teacher leaders use research to drive collaboration and instruction for best student outcomes.
Teacher Leader Skills
Domain 2 connects with all five aspects of the framework:
1. Working with adult learners
2. Communication
3. Collaboration
4. Knowledge of content and pedagogy
5. Systems thinking