Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Teacher Leadership in Yucatán, Mexico
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| Title: | Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Teacher Leadership in Yucatán, Mexico |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Edith Juliana Cisneros-Cohernour, José Gabriel Domínguez-Castillo, Julio Isaac Vega-Cauich, Sergio Humberto Quiñonez-Pech |
| Source: | International Journal of Teacher Leadership. 2025 14(2):61-83. |
| Availability: | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. 3801 W. Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. Tel: 909-869-3935; e-mail: ijtl@cpp.edu; Web site: https://www.cpp.edu/~ceis/education/international-journal-teacher-leadership/index.shtml |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 23 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Teacher Leadership, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Educators, Elementary School Teachers, Leadership Responsibility, Instructional Leadership, Teacher Characteristics |
| Geographic Terms: | Mexico |
| ISSN: | 1934-9726 |
| Abstract: | Research on teacher leadership takes place in various Western countries. However, little is known about its application in other global contexts. This study explored the meaning, context and key attributes of teacher leadership in Yucatán, Mexico, focusing on primary school teachers' perceptions. This research also examines the perceptions of faculty in a teacher preparation program concerning the meaning and attributes of teacher leadership. Data collection used a parallel-convergent mixed methods design, including a survey of in-service teachers and qualitative interviews with teacher educators. The findings indicate that primary teachers broadly recognize the components of teacher leadership and highlight the role of colleagues and school leaders in fostering its development. In contrast, teacher educators expressed dissimilar views about the meaning of teacher leadership, most of which centered on pedagogical leadership. However, there were some agreements on attributes identified across participants such as teacher collaboration, accountability, and teamwork. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1495880 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Research on teacher leadership takes place in various Western countries. However, little is known about its application in other global contexts. This study explored the meaning, context and key attributes of teacher leadership in Yucatán, Mexico, focusing on primary school teachers' perceptions. This research also examines the perceptions of faculty in a teacher preparation program concerning the meaning and attributes of teacher leadership. Data collection used a parallel-convergent mixed methods design, including a survey of in-service teachers and qualitative interviews with teacher educators. The findings indicate that primary teachers broadly recognize the components of teacher leadership and highlight the role of colleagues and school leaders in fostering its development. In contrast, teacher educators expressed dissimilar views about the meaning of teacher leadership, most of which centered on pedagogical leadership. However, there were some agreements on attributes identified across participants such as teacher collaboration, accountability, and teamwork. |
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| ISSN: | 1934-9726 |
