Concept, Implementation and Characteristics of Teacher Leadership Development in Canada: An analysis based on the "Teacher Learning and Leadership Program" in Ontario

Abstract

With the continuous reform and development of the global education system, leadership has increasingly become one of the core qualities of teachers, bringing a significant influence on their professional development. Since its first implementation, the Teacher Learning and Leadership Program in Ontario, Canada has undergone years of reform and improvement that continuously develops teachers with excellent leadership. In terms of design concept, the Program is committed to reforming the professional development of teachers, enhancing students' academic achievements, and promoting school improvement. In terms of implementation strategy, teachers' leadership is mainly trained through comprehensive application review, screening based project application, and systematic training, presenting the main characteristics of rich and diversified learning modes, flexible and open feedback mechanisms, and comprehensive and complete guarantee systems. Drawing on the experience of the Teacher Learning and Leadership Program, China should expand the coverage of training, build a learning community centered on collaboration and sharing, create an organizational environment to guarantee the training, and effectively cultivate and enhance teacher leadership.

Keywords

• teacher leadership
• teacher professional development
• teachers learning
• tllp