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Pedagogic Leadership: Refocusing on Learning and Teaching

Pedagogic Leadership: Refocusing on Learning and Teaching

Authors :
Macneill, Neil
Cavanagh, Robert F.
Silcox, Steffan
Source :
International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning. 2005 9(2).
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

This paper critiques instructional leadership and the notion of pedagogic leadership is proposed as an alternative, broader conception of the principalship. Pedagogy concerns enabling the learning and intellectual growth of students in contrast to instruction that treats students as the object of curriculum implementation. Successful classroom pedagogy requires that teachers understand how students learn and have the autonomy to design, implement and assess educational activities that meet the needs of individual and all students. Pedagogic leadership is predicated on informed teacher practice and reflection. Teachers are empowered to exercise professional responsibility and supportive judgements by principals who are pedagogic leaders. The pedagogic leader demonstrates credible knowledge of learning and teaching in conjunction with knowledge of the processes for improving school-wide learning. (Contains 2 tables.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1206-9620
Volume :
9
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ985373
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative