EDPL 503 - The Seven Domains of a Teacher Leader

The term teacher leadership can be defined as “the set of skills demonstrated by teachers who continue to teach students but also have an influence that extends beyond their own classrooms to others within their own school and elsewhere” (Danielson, 2006, para. 1). As you journey through the process of becoming a teacher leader for your school community, you will be guided through the seven domains of teacher leadership. These domains are designed to develop teacher leaders who will be challenged to reflect continuously upon leadership skills; coaching and mentoring; analysis of assessment and data to impact instruction; strategies for closing the achievement gap through instructional best practices; the need to address equity and diversity in schools; and collaborative efforts to include colleagues, parents, and the community in comprehensive efforts for school improvement. Through each domain, you will become integrally involved in ongoing reflective practice as teacher leaders in your classrooms, schools, and communities. Reflective teacher leaders use the world of practice, knowledge of pedagogy, knowledge of the learner, and knowledge of content to personally evaluate their effectiveness. This continuous process provides teacher leaders with a basis for self-evaluation that results in leadership development for school improvement.

By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to make a meaningful impact on your school’s improvement efforts and create a more equitable learning environment for your students.