[SOLVED] Teacher Leadership
Here is an outline of the paper Teacher Leadership Begins with Self-Leadership Much of this research discusses the different leadership roles of teacher leaders can take and how these positions of leadership can influence the various stakeholders in their settings in order to make a difference. This paper takes a different approach by focusing on the importance teacher leaders possessing strong self-leadership. Self-leadership is an essential component of teacher leadership. To be an effective teacher leader, one must be able to lead oneself effectively. This paper will focus on the different aspects of self-leadership as it relates to teacher leadership. I. Teachers view of the education profession is the outcome of their conception of education. II. Teachers manifest into their reality base on their own thoughts about themselves. Teachers are who they think they are. III. Self-leadership includes deciding, declaring, expressing, and experiencing who oneself. Self-Leadership Self-Discovery A. To be great leaders, we have to understand ourselves. B. But its surprising how when we dont take the time to get in touch with ourselves, we lose sight of who we really are. C. When were caught up in the busy work of doing, we often either dont notice subtle shifts in ourselves. D. We become so focused on the work that we dont realize when its leading us away from who we really are and what we truly value. Beliefs and values that make us who we are. A. your values guide your approach to life and relationships B. discovering them and uncovering what makes you tick C. Being the best leaders can be means identifying what these values are and then living and leading in accordance with them. D. When you understand whats important to you, what energizes you, what you believe in, and where you want to be; you can make leadership decisions with confidence. E. Great leaders in history had the courage to stand up for what they believed in because they knew what they believed in. V. Self-Acceptance E. Self-Acceptance is about being completely honest with yourself and accepting it without self-criticism or self-sabotage. F. We often focus on the negatives about ourselves. G. Self-acceptance is about recognizing where things arent going the way youd like, understanding your part in that and then accepting it. H. Self-acceptance is taking responsibility for your feelings and actions I. Accepting what is and isnt possible to change and developing a plan to handle things differently in the future. J. Its accepting that you are good enough already, but that everyone can always strive to be a little better. K. Importantly, self-acceptance isnt just about accepting your flaws. Its also about accepting and owning your strengths. L. While most people find it easy to point out their flaws, many of us struggle to openly identify our strengths. M. When you can honestly identify what youre good at, you can leverage that to get better results. N. When you achieve self-acceptance, your growth comes from a less stressful place. Youre focusing on growth in the areas that matter to you, knowing that its essential to grow but also being comfortable with