Positioning K-8 Classroom Teachers as Mathematics Instructional Leaders
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22046982 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Melissa D Boston (Duquesne University), Melissa Boston (0000-0002-0095-1514, Duquesne University, corresponding author), Juli K Dixon (University of Central Florida), Sarah B Bush (0000-0001-5041-5050, University of Central Florida), Lisa Brooks (University of Central Florida), Lisa A Brooks (University of Central Florida), Brian E Moore (0000-0001-7914-1794, University of Central Florida), Treshonda Rutledge (0000-0003-0414-1639, American Psychiatric Foundation), Angel M Maldonado (University of Central Florida) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 982 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/educsci15080982 |
| OpenAlex | W4413039057 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 16 |
In this research report, we consider how to empower K-8 teachers as mathematics instructional leaders to initiate and sustain improvements within their schools, as a practical and sustainable model of enacting change in mathematics education more broadly by developing leadership from within. We share the theoretical framework and findings from a 5-year National Science Foundation project. We utilized a longitudinal mixed methods approach, collecting data on teachers’ knowledge, instructional practices, leadership practices, and self-perception of growth throughout the project, triangulated with focus group data from teachers’ school administrators and project leaders and logs of leadership activities. Findings indicate positive changes in teachers’ knowledge and practices and in their role as instructional leaders in their schools, districts, and the mathematics education community. We conclude by sharing factors that appeared to support teachers’ growth as instructional leaders and implications for practice and research
Educational leadership · Faculty Development · Focus group · Instructional leadership · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Perception · Professional development · Sociology · Teacher Leadership · Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills · Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques · Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |