A review of the empirical research on teacher leadership (2003 - 2017): evidence, patterns and implications

Nguyen, D. , Harris, A. and Ng, D. (2019) A review of the empirical research on teacher leadership (2003 - 2017): evidence, patterns and implications. Journal of Educational Administration, 58(1), pp. 60-80. (doi: 10.1108/JEA-02-2018-0023)

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to outline key findings from a contemporary review of the international empirical literature focused upon teacher leadership. It synthesises what is currently known about the nature, practice, conditions and impact of teacher leadership and to outline patterns in the contemporary empirical research base. Design/methodology/approach: This review is based on an analysis of 150 empirical articles published in Scopus/SSCI-indexed journals between January 2003 and December 2017. Findings: The paper draws upon this contemporary knowledge base to explore: contextual and methodological patterns of teacher leadership research; definitions of teacher leadership; and evidence on the enactment of teacher leadership, factors influencing teacher leadership and impacts of teacher leadership. Originality/value: This paper highlights the progress and issues of the empirical research on teacher leadership since 2003 and identifies gaps in the knowledge base as well as areas for future scholarly enquiry.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Educational leadership, professional development, review, teacher leader, teacher leadership.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Nguyen, Dr Dong
Authors: Nguyen, D., Harris, A., and Ng, D.
Subjects:L Education > L Education (General)
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Professional Learning and Leadership
College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Educational Leadership & Policy
Journal Name:Journal of Educational Administration
Publisher:Emerald
ISSN:0957-8234
ISSN (Online):1758-7395
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2019 Emerald Publishing Limited
First Published:First published in Journal of Educational Administration 58(1):60-80
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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