Introduction
Teaching is often understood as an individual classroom responsibility. However, teachers who develop expertise, confidence, and a commitment to improving education frequently begin to influence colleagues, curriculum planning, learner support, and school-wide improvement. This progression marks the movement from classroom teacher to instructional leader.
Instructional leadership is concerned primarily with improving teaching and learning. It includes guiding curriculum implementation, supporting teacher development, using evidence to identify learning needs, fostering collaboration, and promoting practices that improve learner outcomes. Unlike traditional administrative leadership, instructional leadership is closely connected to the instructional core: teachers, learners, content, and classroom interaction.
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