Assignment:
Write a 1,000 to 1,200-word paper that discusses principal and teacher leadership and their connection to the development of a collaborative culture in schools. Must use 2 current sources and include in text citations. In your paper:
1. Using current literature as your foundation, describe "teacher leadership" and its importance to collaboration in the school. Provide specific examples of your teacher leadership behaviors or your observation of teacher leadership behaviors employed by others that have fostered a collaborative culture.
2. Using current literature and personal experience, describe the leadership practices and behaviors principals employ to nurture and develop teacher leadership. Provide specific examples of your experience with a principal(s) who has demonstrated these practices and behaviors.