Over the past two decades numerous textbooks have been published on teacher leadership
however this is the only volume that provides a definitive overview of the scholarship and
writing being done in the field of teacher leadership. This book introduces the reader to the
scholarship of over 35 authors and thus becomes an essential tool needed to guide any
meaningful discussion of the changing roles and responsibilities of teachers. As an important
component of revisioned teacher education programs and most current state standards for teacher
licensure teacher leadership is emerging as a central theme in all foundations of education
classes. This book acknowledges the important role of teacher leadership in the reform of
schools and discusses teacher leadership within the context of teachers' work. Organized around
six key topics the book explores the many facets of teacher leadership and examines the impact
of teacher leadership on school culture student learning professional learning communities
and 21st century schools. Additional references and website links are also provided. Teacher
Leadership: The «New» Foundations of Teacher Education - A Reader is intended for undergraduate
and graduate education students.
