course component
Building Teacher Leaders
(All Content, All Levels)
Paul Kimmleman
Subject Area: All subjects (K-12)
Course Title: Building Teacher Leaders
Course Requirements: Video Program and Assessment
Course Description: Paul Kimmelman discusses issues related to teachers as leaders. He points out the need for encouraging teachers to step out and assume leadership roles that are not necessarily administrative in function. Advocacy for quality curriculum and mentoring peers for success are key roles for teacher leaders. Paul shares the characteristics of successful teacher leaders and points out ways to recognize the potential. He also shares various types of leadership styles and theories.
Course Objectives:
Participants will understand:
1. Why teachers should be leaders
2. The characteristics of teacher leaders
3. What will be needed to recognize teachers as leaders
4. Possible problems of teacher leadership
5. Common types of leadership styles
6. Common types of leadership theories
Course Assessment:
A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the online assessment after viewing the video program.
Alignment with Standards/Goals: (Some samples)
Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC)
Leadership Standard - NSDC
National Board Certification in the Middle Grades Generalist Area
New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers and School Leaders
North Carolina Department of Education Teacher Evaluation Standards
Professional Development Points: 2
Additional points may be earned through completion of follow-up activities.
Additional Helps: Follow-up activities and resources
It is recommended that participants in the video course complete follow-up activities to deepen their knowledge and skills. When these activities are completed in accordance with local staff development guidelines, participants may be able to earn additional professional development credit. Contact your local staff development office for determining how you might receive credit for completing the video program and additional credit for completing follow-up activities.
Follow-up Activity 1: Select a Teacher Leader Presentation
Follow-up Activity 2: Teacher Leader Article Review
Follow-up Activity 3: Teacher Leader Attributes Self Assessment
Follow-up Activity 4: Presenting Resource Articles to Peers
