Republic of the PhilippinesSURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Teacher EducationTandag City-Main Campus

Becoming an Exemplary Instructional

Leader

Instructional LeaderIS ONE OF THE USEFUL TOOLS IN

CREATING A FORWARD-LOOKING, AND STUDENT-CENTERED SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT.

CAN BE DEFINE AS “THOSE ACTIONS THAT A PRINCIPAL TAKES, OR A DELEGATES TO OTHERS, TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH IN STUDENT LEARNING.

Instructional Leadership : An Overview

became the dominant paradigm for school leaders.

geared on the discussions of school-based management and facilitative leadership which coupled a heavy pressure to provide tangible evidence of success, have reaffirmed the importance of instructional leadership.

Instructional Leadership :

Concepts and Views

refers to the specific branch of educational leadership that addresses curriculum and instruction. (Bird and Little,2008)

as imperative to improve instruction and student achievement.(MacElwain,1992)

an “organizational glue” that keeps things in track.(Elmore,2002)

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER : BEST PRACTICES

Instructional Leader

Share LeadershipTaps expertise of

teachers

Leads a learning community

Acts as learners

Collaborates in Leading

Visits Classroom

MONITORS CURRICULUM AND

INSTRUCTION

Uses data to make Instructional

Conventional and Innovative Leadership :

A ComparisonCONVENTIONAL

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIPINNOVATIVE

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

1.Principal-centered 1.Person-centered- create collegial relationships with and among teachers

2.High Focus on Curriculum and Instruction 2.Focus on School Based Management

3.Setting Clear Goal 3.Shared understanding of the goals

4.Allocating Resources through Instruction 4.Providing the resources needed for learning to occur

5.Monitoring Lesson Plan 5.Deep Involvement in the Form of core Technology of teaching and learning

6.Evaluating Teachers for Improvement in Teaching

6.Carries more sophisticated views of professional development.

Good Instructional Leadership

Characteristics (Armstrong,2007) Knowledge Confidence Enthusiasm

Includes awareness of chains management theory, insight into personal capabilities knowing when to get help from outside resources and staying involve with other leaders of educational advancement.

Drives interpersonal relations, communication, planning ,decision making and conflict management.

Includes the ability to bring all stakeholders together to act.

THE PRINCIPAL AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER : A FOCUS

is the pivotal point within the school who effects the quality of individual teacher instruction, the height of student achievement and a degree of efficiency in school functions.

the instructional leader is an administrator who emphasizes the process of instruction and facilitates the interaction of teacher, student and curriculum.(Smith,2008)

The Instructional Leader: Traits and

Behavior

The Instructional Leader:

Their Roles and Functions The functions of instructional Leadership involve all the beliefs,

decisions, strategies and tactics that the principal uses to generate instructional effectiveness in classroom. (Moorthy,1992):

Making students and adult learning the prioritySetting high expectations for performanceGearing content and instructions to standardsCreating a culture of continuous learningUsing multiple sources of data to assess learningActivating the communities support for school successLeading teachers to produce tangible results as ambitious academic standards (Elmore,2002)Making suggestions, giving feedbacks and modeling effective instructionSoliciting opinion and supporting collaborationProviding professional development opportunities and giving praise for effective teaching

3 Ways to Become an Effective Instructional Leader

1. TALK TO TALK THE PRINCIPALMust be an expert in teaching and learningMust build an informed vocabulary of pedagogical termMust use keywords like lesson plan, instructional design and pedagogyMust be able to articulate about instructional design, delivery methods, formative and summative assessment and learning styles.

2. WALK TO WALK Must demonstrate through this action that teaching and learning are the center of what happens in schoolMust be visible in the classroom, in order to learn more about instructional practicesMust identify outstanding teachers and their methodsMust provide opportunities to superstar teachers to share their best practicesMust identify teachers in need of support and professional development

3. BE THE CADDY Must be the great caddy who provides advice on shotMust be the “caddy” to teachers providing the necessary tools and advice on how best to use themMust be able to recognize teachers having instructional problemMust identify the needed resources and provide opportunities to acquire both

The Exemplary Instructional Leader of today must possess the five general qualities and must perform

the five practices:

o HAVE A VISION TRANSLATE THE VISION INTO ACTIONCREATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTKNOW WHAT IS GOING ON IN SCHOOLACT ON KNOWLEDGE

oMODEL THE WAY INSPIRE A SHARED VISIONCHALLENGE THE PROCESSENABLE OTHERS TO ACT

PRACTICES

QUALITIES

THE INSTRUCTIONAL

LEADER Possesses knowledge of the curriculum and good

instructional practices Monitors the implementation of curriculum standards and

make sure they are taught Models behaviors that they expect of school staff Supports teacher effectiveness Spends time in classrooms to monitor curriculum

implementation Steers the curriculum and prioritize staff development Views classroom observations as a means to satisfy

contractual obligations Judges the quality of teaching and shares a deep

knowledge of instruction with teachers Promotes coherence in the instructional program where

teachers and students follow a common framework Trusts teachers to implement instruction effectively

Four skills of Effective Leadership

1.Being a resource provider- recognize the desire teachers have for acknowledgment and appreciation for a job well done and assist their teachers in professional development.

2.Being an Instructional Resource- success in “teaching and learning” means teachers count on their principal as resources of information, current trends, and effective practices in instructions.

3.Being a Communicator- communicate essential beliefs regarding learning including all children can learn and learners outcomes guide instructional programs and decisions.

4.Being a Visible Presence- Leading the instructional program of a school means a commitment to living and breathing a vision of success in the teaching and learning process.

“What we have learn to do, we learn by doing.”

-Aristotle

REPORTERS

Cabadonga,Jeson B.Cabaltera,JessaCadavos,Calising,