A Variety of Teacher Leadership: A Study of Social Networks in Public High Schools in Santiago, Chile
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| Title: | A Variety of Teacher Leadership: A Study of Social Networks in Public High Schools in Santiago, Chile |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | José Weinstein, Javiera Peña Fredes, Francisca Maldonado Zavala, Natalia Yañéz Ruiz |
| Source: | International Journal of Teacher Leadership. 2025 14(2):9-29. |
| 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: | 21 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Teacher Leadership, Social Networks, Public Schools, Foreign Countries, High School Teachers, Administrator Attitudes, High Schools, Secondary Schools, Leadership Styles, Interpersonal Relationship, Instructional Leadership, Teaching Conditions, Work Environment |
| Geographic Terms: | Chile (Santiago) |
| ISSN: | 1934-9726 |
| Abstract: | This study investigates teacher leadership within public high schools in Santiago, Chile, focusing on three dimensions of school life: instructional, relational, and working conditions. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, including Social Network Analysis (SNA) and semi-structured interviews, the research examines the influence among teachers. Findings reveal distinct networks for each leadership dimension, with the instructional network exhibiting the highest density and reciprocal connections. Teacher leaders, identified within these networks, engage in practices that promote collaboration, support peer development, and facilitate conflict resolution. The results underscore the complexity of teacher leadership and its implications for educational improvement, advocating for a broader understanding of leadership that incorporates various aspects of school life beyond academic performance. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1496184 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study investigates teacher leadership within public high schools in Santiago, Chile, focusing on three dimensions of school life: instructional, relational, and working conditions. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, including Social Network Analysis (SNA) and semi-structured interviews, the research examines the influence among teachers. Findings reveal distinct networks for each leadership dimension, with the instructional network exhibiting the highest density and reciprocal connections. Teacher leaders, identified within these networks, engage in practices that promote collaboration, support peer development, and facilitate conflict resolution. The results underscore the complexity of teacher leadership and its implications for educational improvement, advocating for a broader understanding of leadership that incorporates various aspects of school life beyond academic performance. |
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| ISSN: | 1934-9726 |
